1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the Ask Buddy website ("the website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ask Buddy. Your continued use of the website following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Nature of the website
Ask Buddy is an independent technology education and digital resource platform. The website publishes educational articles, guides, tutorials, and related informational content intended to help readers understand technology concepts. The website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Ask Buddy is a publisher of content; it does not provide device repair, hands-on assistance, technical support services, or any service that acts upon a user's specific device. Nothing on the website should be interpreted as an offer to provide such services. Ask Buddy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any hardware or software manufacturer, and any brand names appearing in content are used solely for informational and educational reference.
3. Use of the website
You may access and use the website for your own personal, non-commercial, informational purposes, subject to these Terms. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view the content made available on the website. This license does not permit any resale or commercial use of the website or its content, any collection and use of content for commercial purposes, or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data-gathering and extraction tools, except as expressly permitted by us in writing.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to use the website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or otherwise objectionable. In particular, you agree that you will not:
- Use the website in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, its servers, or connected systems;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or the servers or networks that host it;
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the website;
- Use automated means to access, scrape, or copy content except as permitted by our robots directives or with our written consent;
- Impersonate Ask Buddy, its authors, or any other person or entity;
- Use the website to transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
5. Content usage restrictions
The content on this website, including articles, guides, text, graphics, and layout, is provided for your personal, informational use. You may view and, for personal reference, print individual articles. You may share links to our content. However, you may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or exploit any substantial portion of our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. You may not modify our content or remove any copyright or attribution notices. Brief quotations for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or reference are permitted where accompanied by proper attribution and a link to the original page, consistent with applicable fair-use or fair-dealing principles.
6. Intellectual property
All content on the website, including but not limited to text, articles, guides, graphics, logos, and the compilation and arrangement of that content, is the property of Ask Buddy or its content contributors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The Ask Buddy name and logo are proprietary to Ask Buddy. Nothing in these Terms transfers to you any right, title, or interest in any intellectual property, except for the limited license to view content described above. Any references to third-party trademarks or brand names within educational content are the property of their respective owners and are used only for descriptive and informational purposes; such references do not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship.
7. User responsibilities
You are responsible for your own use of the website and for any decisions you make based on the information it provides. Because our content is educational and general in nature, it may not apply to your specific circumstances, device, or situation. You are responsible for evaluating the relevance and applicability of any information before relying on it. If you communicate with us, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it. You agree to use the website in a manner consistent with these Terms and all applicable laws.
8. Third-party links and references
The website may contain links to third-party websites or references to third-party products, services, or organizations. These links and references are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Ask Buddy does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website or resource. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk, and you should review the terms and policies of any third-party site you visit.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ask Buddy disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that the content is complete, accurate, reliable, or current at all times. The educational content is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific situation. Please also review our Disclaimer.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ask Buddy and its contributors, officers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ask Buddy and its contributors and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
12. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the website, or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in New Delhi, India, unless otherwise required by applicable mandatory law in your place of residence.
14. Contact us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Ask Buddy
508, AMT, Vikaspuri, New Delhi 110018, India
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-606-5335