Welcome to Shankarmahadevanacademy.org ("Web site"), which is published and maintained by its operator, Shankar Mahadevan Academy. ("SMA Trust"). SMA Trust provides its service to users of the Web site ("you"), subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"), which may be updated by SMA Trust from time to time without notice to you. Please read these Terms of Service ("Agreement") and Privacy Policy carefully before using the web site. Your use of the Web site is subject to your acceptance of this Agreement, and when you access, browse, or use this Web site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the TOS Agreement as if you had signed it. Also, when using particular SMA Trust services, you and SMA Trust are subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services which may be posted from time to time.
Any materials posted on the Web site that you copy, print, or download are licensed to you by SMA Trust for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not change or delete any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Web site, use of the Web site, or access to the Web site. SMA Trust reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Web site (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that SMA Trust shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Web site. Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the India or the country in which you reside.SMA Trust uses IP information to provide location-specific content on the Web site. You agree not to use a proxy to change or spoof your IP address or location when browsing the Web site or when purchasing products or services from the Web site.
You are solely responsible for all content of any type, including but not limited to text, music, and/or photographs (collectively "Content") that you upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available on the Web site. SMA Trust does not control the Content posted by you or others on the Web site and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. SMA Trust will not be liable for any Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any made available in any manner through the Web site. You agree that you, or any Content you submit, will not: contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, obscene, or abusive material; harm minors in any way; impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a SMA Trust official, forum leader, instructor, or other registered member, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent our affiliation with a person or entity; contain any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other personal or proprietary rights of any party: contain any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; disrupt the normal flow of dialogue; interfere with or disrupt the Web site or any servers or networks connected to the Web site, "stalk" or otherwise harass another person or entity; or collect or store personal data about other users. We do not pre-screen Content, and have no obligation to do so, but you acknowledge that we reserve the right, in our sole discretion to refuse or move any Content that is available via the Web site. Without limiting the foregoing, SMA Trust and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content that violates the TOS or is otherwise objectionable. You acknowledge and agree that SMA Trust may retain Content and may also disclose Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such retention or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce the TOS; (c) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of SMA Trust, its users and the public.
Sending of abusive or unwanted material causing the work or Shankar Mahadevan Academy experience of others to be disrupted is a violation of policies, may violate the law, and is unacceptable. Targeting another person or organization to cause distress, embarrassment, injury, unwanted attention, or other substantial discomfort is harassment, which is prohibited. Personal attacks or other action to threaten or intimidate or embarrass an individual, group, or organization; or attacks based on a person's race, national origin, ethnicity, handicap, religion, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, or another such characteristic or affiliation are prohibited.
SMA Trust does not claim ownership of Content you submit or make available for inclusion on the Web site. However, with respect to Content you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the Web site, you grant SMA Trust an irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, copy, sublicense, adapt, transmit, publicly perform, display, or create derivative works from any such Content, in all languages, and to incorporate such Content into other works in any format or medium now known or later developed. "Publicly accessible" areas of the Web site are those areas of the Web site that are intended by SMA Trust to be available to the general public. By way of example, publicly accessible areas of the Web site would include portions of the Web site that are open to both members and visitors. However, publicly accessible areas of the Web site would not include portions that are limited to members, or enrolled distance education students, SMA Trust online services intended for private communication such as Shankarmahadevanacademy email, or areas off of the SMA Trust network of properties such as portions of World Wide Web sites that are accessible through the Web site but are not hosted or served by SMA Trust.
You acknowledge and agree that the Website and any necessary software used in connection with the Website ("Software"), as well as all course materials and content provided by Shankarmahadevanacademy, Shankarmahadevanacademy instructors, and/or third parties for the Shankarmahadevanacademy online courses (the "Course Content") contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. You further acknowledge and agree that Content contained in sponsor advertisements or information presented to you through the Website, Course Content, or advertisers is protected by copyright, trademarks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. You agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Website, the Course Content, or the Software, in whole or in part.
You agree to indemnify and hold SMA Trust, and its directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and co-branders, or other partners, and other users, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or make available through the Web site, your use of the Web site, your connection to the Web site, your violation of the TOS, or your violation of any rights of any third party.
Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, third parties (companies, jobs, gigs, music teachers and other users) found on or through the Web site, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that SMA Trust shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the Web site.
The Web site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because SMA Trust has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that SMA Trust is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that SMA Trust shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
YOUR USE OF THE ONLINE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE WEB SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SMA Trust EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
SMA TRUST MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE WEB SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE WEB SITE WILL LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT (iii) THE WEB SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iv) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE WEB SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (v) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE WEB SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (vi) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEB SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SMA TRUST OR THROUGH OR FROM THE WEB SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOU.
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT SMA TRUST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF SMA TRUST HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND ONLINE SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR ONLINE SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE WEB SITE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEB SITE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEB SITE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
You agree that SMA Trust, in its sole discretion and without prior notice to you, may terminate your registered account (or any part thereof) or use of the Web site, and remove and discard any Content within the Web site, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if SMA Trust believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the TOS. SMA Trust may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Web site, or any part thereof, with or without notice. Termination, suspension, or cancellation of this Agreement or your access rights will not affect any right or relief to which SMA Trust may be entitled in law or in equity. Upon termination of this Agreement all rights granted to you will automatically terminate. Paragraphs 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
SMA Trust, Shankarmahadevanacademy.org belongs to Shankar Mahadevan Academy. Shankar Mahadevan Academy, Online Music Book or OM Book trademarks, logos and product and service names are trademarks of Cloodon On Musica, Inc.. Without Clood On's prior permission, you agree not to display the above or use in any manner.
SMA Trust respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. You may notify SMA Trust by providing the following information to our designated agent, as required by the Indian Copyright law, if you believe you have a copyright infringement claim resulting from material posted on this site:
an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest;
a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site;
your address, telephone number, and email address;
a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the copyright or intellectual property owner's behalf.
Designated Agent:
Sridhar Ranganathan
Shankar Mahadevan Academy
First Floor, Rathna Building
143 Richmond Road, Rathna Ave,
Bangalore, India 560 025
Tel: +91 80 4112 3640
Email: copyright@shankarmahadevanacademy.org
The TOS agreement and any posted operating rules constitute the entire agreement between you and SMA Trust and govern your use of the Web site, superceding any prior agreements between you and SMA Trust with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use affiliate services, third-party content or third-party software. You may not assign your rights under this Agreement to any third party. The TOS and the relationship between you and SMA Trust shall be governed by the laws of India without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and SMA Trust agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bangalore, India. The failure of SMA Trust to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOS is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOS remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Online Service or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The section titles in the TOS are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
Please report any violations of the TOS to: termsofservice@shankarmahadevanacademy.org.