Terms and Conditions

Last updated: [Insert Date]

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Scottish Shaadi Directory website (the “Website”), which is owned and operated by Akhtar Digital Media Ltd, trading as Scottish Shaadi Directory (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree, you must not use our Website.


1. Introduction

1.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of the Scottish Shaadi Directory website and any related services offered through it.
1.2 By using our Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them.
1.3 If you register for an account, submit any material, or use any of our services, you will be required to expressly agree to these Terms.
1.4 You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website and agreeing to these Terms, you warrant that you are 18 or older.
1.5 Our Website uses cookies; by using it, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy & Cookies Policy.


2. Copyright Notice

2.1 Copyright © [Year] Akhtar Digital Media Ltd, trading as Scottish Shaadi Directory.
2.2 All content, including text, images, graphics, logos, designs, and code on this Website, are owned or licensed by us.
2.3 You may view, download for caching, and print pages for personal or business reference only.
2.4 You may not reproduce, redistribute, republish, or commercially exploit any material without written consent.


3. Licence to Use Website

3.1 You may use our Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
3.2 You must not:

  • Republish material from our Website on another platform;

  • Sell, rent, or sub-license any material;

  • Modify or edit material unless permitted;

  • Use our Website in a way that damages or impairs performance;

  • Access the Website using automated tools (robots, scraping software, etc.).
    3.3 We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to parts of the Website at our discretion.


4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our Website:

  • For unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes;

  • To distribute malicious software;

  • To collect data without permission;

  • To send unauthorised marketing messages; or

  • In a way that could damage or impair the Website or its users.
    You must ensure that all information you provide is accurate and not misleading.


5. Registration and Accounts

5.1 To register for an account, you must be at least 18 years old.
5.2 You must keep your login details confidential and notify us immediately of any unauthorised access.
5.3 We reserve the right to suspend, cancel, or edit any account at our discretion.


6. Directory Listings

6.1 We operate an online wedding directory for Scottish and South Asian wedding suppliers, venues, and services.
6.2 Listings may be free or paid, depending on the selected plan.
6.3 Each listing must be accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the wedding industry.
6.4 We reserve the right to remove or reject listings that breach our policies or are deemed inappropriate.


7. Paid Listings and Advertising

7.1 Paid listings or banner advertisements are available at the prices shown on our Website or as confirmed by email.
7.2 Payment must be made in advance and in cleared funds.
7.3 You will have the opportunity to review and correct information before your listing goes live.
7.4 Listings remain published for the duration of the agreed period unless removed for breach of these Terms.
7.5 We may remove listings that breach our policies without refund.
7.6 If we remove a listing for reasons unrelated to a breach, a pro-rata refund may be issued at our discretion.


8. Free Listings

8.1 We may occasionally offer free listings or promotional offers.
8.2 Free listings are provided at our discretion and may be removed at any time without notice or compensation.


9. Content and Reviews

9.1 Users may submit reviews of wedding suppliers or venues listed on the Website.
9.2 Reviews must be honest, fair, and based on genuine experiences.
9.3 Reviews must not contain defamatory, abusive, or misleading information.
9.4 We reserve the right to remove or edit reviews that breach these rules.
9.5 We are not responsible for the accuracy or opinions expressed in user reviews.


10. User Content and Intellectual Property

10.1 “User Content” means any text, images, or material submitted to our Website.
10.2 By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and publish it for promotional purposes.
10.3 You confirm that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
10.4 We may edit or remove any content at our discretion.


11. Fees and Payments

11.1 All fees are clearly displayed on the Website or confirmed by email before purchase.
11.2 Payments must be made in full prior to the listing or advertisement being activated.
11.3 Refunds will not be provided for early cancellations, unless otherwise agreed.
11.4 Chargebacks or payment disputes may incur administrative fees and collection costs.


12. Prohibited Content

12.1 You must not submit or advertise any content or service that:

  • Breaches any law or regulation;

  • Infringes intellectual property rights;

  • Promotes illegal or unethical activity;

  • Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive; or

  • Misleads users or impersonates another business.
    12.2 We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.


13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death, personal injury, or fraud.
13.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business;

  • Loss or corruption of data;

  • Indirect, consequential, or special damages; or

  • Events beyond our reasonable control.
    13.3 Our total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid to us by you for the relevant listing or service.


14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Akhtar Digital Media Ltd (trading as Scottish Shaadi Directory) from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of our Website.


15. Suspension or Termination

15.1 We may suspend or terminate your account or listings immediately if you breach these Terms.
15.2 You may cancel your account at any time; however, no refunds will be issued for unused listing periods.


16. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those websites.


17. Trademarks

“Scottish Shaadi Directory” is a trading name of Akhtar Digital Media Ltd.
All trademarks, service marks, and logos are the property of their respective owners.
You must not use our name or logo without written permission.


18. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy & Cookies Policy for details on how we handle personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws.


19. Variation

We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by publishing an updated version on our Website.
Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.


21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy & Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Akhtar Digital Media Ltd (trading as Scottish Shaadi Directory) regarding your use of our Website.


22. Contact Details

This Website is owned and operated by Akhtar Digital Media Ltd, trading as Scottish Shaadi Directory.

Registered office: [Insert full business address]
Email: [Insert contact email]
Telephone: [Insert contact number]

You can contact us at the above details for any questions or concerns relating to these Terms and Conditions.

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