Welcome to grootan.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website operated by Grootan Technologies ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
2. Use of Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Interfere with or disrupt the website or its servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
- Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Collect or harvest personal information of other users
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, design elements, and software — is the property of Grootan Technologies or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our prior written consent
- Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without authorization
- Create derivative works based on our content
4. Open Source Projects
Our open source projects listed on the OSS page are governed by their respective open source licenses as specified in each project's repository. These Terms do not override the applicable open source license for those projects.
5. Contact Form and Communications
When you submit information through our contact form or other communication channels, you agree that:
- The information you provide is accurate and truthful
- You will not submit spam, unsolicited advertising, or malicious content
- We may use the information to respond to your inquiry as described in our Privacy Policy
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services (including GitHub, LinkedIn, and other platforms). We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The content is accurate, complete, or current
- Any defects will be corrected
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grootan Technologies shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our website, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grootan Technologies, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
10. Engineering Blog Content
The technical articles and blog posts published on our Engineering page are provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the code samples, configurations, or technical advice will work in all environments. Use any technical content at your own risk and discretion.
11. Careers and Job Applications
Job listings on our website are for informational purposes. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment or create any contractual obligation. We reserve the right to modify or remove job listings at any time.
12. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Grootan Technologies
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Website: grootan.com/contact