Terms and conditions

This document describes the terms and conditions applicable to the customers of using the services provided by HOP OR DROP. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU USE ANY OF THE SERVICES OFFERED ON THE SITE, BECAUSE YOU SHALL BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. If you do not accept any of the Terms and Conditions, then we request you to not use the Site or the mobile application or avail any of the Services being provided therein. YOU AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL OPERATE AS A BINIDNG AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU and HOP OR DROP IN RESPECT OF THE SERVICES OFFERED/AVAILED USING THE SITE.

Definitions

All of the defined and capitalized terms in these terms and conditions will have the meaning assigned to them herein below:

“Applicable Laws” means and includes all applicable statutes, enactments, acts of legislature or the Parliament, laws, ordinances, rules, by-laws, regulations, notifications, guidelines, policies, directions, directives and orders of any governmental authority, tribunal, board, or a court. “ORGANIZATIONS” or “ORGANIZATION” means any entity that is a representation of a group of closed members. They can be corporate entities, educational institutions or other organizations that have members under their organization structure. “Services” mean the services offered by HOP OR DROP through its technology platform which is available through the mobile application including web technologies developed by HOP OR DROP team to the users to view, report web links for the purpose of reporting malicious web links and any other service that may be provided by HOP OR DROP. “Site” shall mean www.hopordrop.com and any other websites and mobile applications as may be developed by HOP OR DROP from time to time. "Terms and Conditions of Service" or "T&Cs" refers to the terms and conditions that are available at the Site for the use of Services. "We", "Our" or "Us" or “HOP OR DROP” refers to the HOP OR DROP team, having its operations run from 10th Main, Banaswadi, Bengaluru 560043. "You" or "User" shall mean any natural or legal person who accesses the site, Mobile Application or any application to use the Services.

INTERPRETATION

Any reference to the singular includes a reference to the plural and vice versa, unless explicitly provided for otherwise; and any reference to the masculine includes a reference to the feminine and vice versa. Headings and captions are used for convenience only and will not affect the interpretation of these T&Cs. Any reference to a natural person will, unless repugnant to the context, include his heirs, executors and permitted assignees. Similarly, any reference to a juristic person will, unless repugnant to the context, include its affiliates, successors and permitted assignees.

Services

“HOP OR DROP” is a mobile technology platform which enables the Users, to safely preview and analyze web links for the purpose of online safety and security. To clarify, the service allows the users to safely preview a web link and offers them to either report or open the web link in their browser. The Service is available through the mobile application, which is available on the Android platform. It will shortly be made available on iOS and Windows platform by us. The services might expand to web APIs in the future. The Service offered through the mobile application is free of cost to the Users. Please note that HOP OR DROP reserves the right to change any aspect of the Site or the Service which may include adding new services (which may require payment) or withdrawing any existing Services. HOP OR DROP does not guarantee that the Site will be functional at all times and Services may be suspended during such period when the Site is not in operation. We will not be liable to any of the Users or ORGANIZATIONS or any other person using the Service in case where the Site, Services or the Mobile Application is non-operational.

ELIGIBILITY

Our Services are available only to those individuals or companies who can form legally binding contracts under Indian law. We advise users that while accessing the Site for viewing the contents or the mobile application for accessing the Services, they must follow/abide by the Applicable Laws. We are not responsible for the possible consequences caused by your behaviour during use of our Site or the mobile application. We also reserve the right to deny Service to any User at our discretion.

REGISTRATION

Every User is required to compulsorily register themselves in order to use the Services through the platform. All registrations will be done only through our mobile application expect for ORGANIZATIONS whose registration will be done by HOP OR DROP after the contract has been signed. By registering through the mobile application, you represent that you are a major and legally entitled to contract under Indian law, and are not barred by any law, in any jurisdiction or bound by any agreement that restricts your right to accept the Agreement or use the Site, the mobile application and the Services. In the event you are a minor as per Indian law, or if you are barred by any law, in any jurisdiction or bound by any agreement that restricts your right to accept the Services, you may not register or contact us through the Site and avail the Service provided through the Site. We reserve the right to accept or reject your registration on the mobile application. In order to register/contact us for availing the Services, you will be required to provide certain information required by us, which will include your personal information. “Personal Information” means data that allows someone to identify you or contact you (e.g. your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and other billing information). “Non-Personal Information” means data that is not associated with or linked to your Personal Information. You cannot use the Services or the platform if you fail to provide your Personal Information. You agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself (such as your name, email id, phone number) (“Registration Data”) and (b) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or if we have reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and/or refuse any or all current or future use of the Site or any portion thereof. By providing us with your Registration Data, you agree to receive any promotional content form HOP OR DROP or its affiliates in relation to the Service or a new service or an enhancement of an existing service etc. Please refer to our “Privacy Policy” for more details on storage, use etc of your Personal Information.

USE OF THE PLATFORM AND ITS SERVICES

We permit the use of the Services as follows: The Service is available to any User who wishes to use our services; A User, or any person using the Service can do so only upon registering on the platform, through the mobile application by providing the Registration Data. Currently the Service is available only in India but in future will expand to other regions. Users are to understand that the web links are made available by them and the services will depend on the web links shared; No user will use the services other than from the mobile application. The account and services made through the platform are non-transferable; HOP OR DROP will verify the email address of the User who wish to add their ORGANIZATION details to the application, by sending a verification message to the registered email address. This verification step is used to validate the ORGANIZATION account. We may also require all Users of the Service to provide a Government of India issued photo based identity proof (such as a PAN card, voters ID, passport, driving license and the like); Security is of very high priority. Please stay away from suspicious web links and other online activities. We will implement an effective feedback system in every level to give atmost customer satisfaction. We have provided a place on our Site for your valuable feedback. This will greatly help us improve our service.

Price and Payment

Although HOP OR DROP does not charge anything to a User for using the platform and for availing the Services offered by the platform. HOP OR DROP can include a charge in the future for it services. Payments between HOP OR DROP and an ORGANIZATION are solely based on the contract signed between them. Charges will be inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law. Charges paid by you are final and non-refundable, unless otherwise determined by us in our discretion, in accordance with our policies. All Charges are due immediately and payment will be facilitated by HOP OR DROP using the preferred payment method designated by you, after which HOP OR DROP will send you an invoice by email. We reserve the right to determine applicable pricing for all of the Services and you agree, by using the Services, to be responsible for all fees and financial terms as determined by the Company. We encourage you to check the platform you have downloaded to your mobile device to confirm the fees charged for your use of the Services from time to time.

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION AND COVENANTS OF THE USER’s OF THE SERVICE

When using the Services, you expressly undertake, represent and covenant that you shall not: Restrict or inhibit any other user from using or enjoying this Website, or the Services, including without limitation by means of hacking or defacing any portion of this site or the Services; impersonate any person or entity or “stalk” or harass any person; express or imply that any statements you make are endorsed by Us, without our specific prior written consent; Transmit any information that contains a virus, worm, time bomb, trojan horse or other harmful or disruptive component; Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial or unlawful purposes, any content or any portion of the Site or services; post, distribute or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining the prior consent of the owner of such proprietary rights. Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices contained in this Site or any content downloaded from the Site; Frame, mirror or link any part of the Site without HOP OR DROP's prior written authorization; Use any robot, spider, site search/retrieval application, or other manual or automatic device or process to retrieve, index, "data mine," or in any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of the Website or the Content or to retrieve or index any portion of the Website or collect information about users; restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Website or the Services; use the Site or the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE USERS

The USERS agrees to the following: That the usage of services shall not be for any fraudulent, unlawful or criminal activity; That the user will have complied with all Applicable Laws in relation to his/her online presense and sharing purposes; The user will observe the “Code of Conduct” charter at all times, including ensuring that he does not engage in any illegal or unruly or unethical behaviour; The user must observe all the internet, data and online related laws and rules that are applicable.

LINKS

This Website may contain hyperlinks or other connection devices, which will allow you to use this Site and access other websites. We are not responsible and assume no responsibility for the contents of any non-HOP OR DROP linked website, or for any potential damage arising out of or in connection with the use of any such link. The websites to which links are provided in this Website are not under the control of HOP OR DROP. Access to any other website linked to this Site is at the user’s own risk. In addition, the existence of a link between this Site and any other Site is not and should not be understood to be an endorsement by us of any material, substance, information or the owner or proprietor of the linked website, and such link shall not imply nor create any relationship or endorsement between HOP OR DROP and the owner or proprietor of such linked website.

ADVERTISEMENTS

HOP OR DROP or any third party advertisers may display advertisements and promotions on the Site. The manner, mode and extent of advertising by HOP OR DROP on the Site are subject to change. By clicking on any advertisements you may leave the Site and be directed to another website. If you decide to visit any such website, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses or other destructive elements. HOP OR DROP makes no warranty or representation regarding, and does not endorse, any linked websites or the information appearing thereon or any of the products or services described thereon. HOP OR DROP makes no warranty or representation regarding the merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, availability, efficacy, reliability, durability of any product or service advertised on the Site.

NO WARRANTIES

THIS SITE, THE INFORMATION, APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ON THE SITE AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ANY SERVICES OR THIRD PARTY CONTENT. THERE IS ALSO NO WARRANTY THAT THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL BE FREE OF ANY COMPUTER VIRUSES. HOP OR DROP PROVIDES NO WARRANTY THAT: (A) THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS; (C) ANY CONTENT OFFERED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE. WE CANNOT AND DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF USERS OF OUR SERVICE AND WE DO NOT CONFIRM THEIR PURPORTED IDENTITY. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WEB LINKS MAYBE OFFENSIVE, HARMFUL, INCORRECT, MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE INFORMATION. PLEASE USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN USING OUR PLATFORM AND ITS SERVICES. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR OUR SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE AND DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SERVICE YOU REQUEST OR PROVIDE THROUGH OUR SERVICES, NOR DOES THE COMPANY WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISBEHAVIOR, PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING TO YOUR DEVICE, PERSONAL INJURY, UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH, THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF USING THE SERVICES OR YOUR USE OF THE RELATED SERVICE AND ANY DISPUTE ARISING AMONG YOU AND THE OTHER USERS OF OUR SERVICE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES

Users may access the Services on the Site at their own risk and using their best and prudent judgment before entering into any web site through the Site or application. HOP OR DROP will neither be liable nor responsible for any actions or inactions of the Users nor any breach of conditions, representations or warranties by the Users. HOP OR DROP is not a party to any agreement between a user and other parties and will not be liable to either the user or any other party for the loss or damage incurred while using HOP OR DROP services. HOP OR DROP will not be liable for any loss or damage arising as a part of HOP OR DROP platform usage or services. Our liability for losses you suffer as a result of us breaching this Contract is strictly limited to the net purchase price of the Product, if you purchased (excluding taxes and delivery costs). Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall exclude or limit our liability for:

In no event shall HOP OR DROP or any of its affiliates be liable to any person for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other damages (including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, loss of information or programs or other data on your information handling system) that are related to the use of, or the inability to use, the content, materials, and functions of the website or the services or any linked web site.

COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION ON THE SITE

Whilst every effort to update the information contained on this Site is made, neither HOP OR DROP or its affiliates nor any of its licensors makes any representations or warranties, whether express or implied as to the accuracy, authenticity, validity, completeness or reliability of any information, opinions, data and/or Content contained on this Website or the Services. HOP OR DROP reserves the right at any time to change or discontinue without notice, any aspect or feature of this Website, the Services or the entire Website or Services itself including any of any the third parties.

INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HOP OR DROP and its affiliates from any claim, cost, expense, judgment or other loss relating to your use of this Site adn services, including without limitation of the foregoing, any action you take which is in violation of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

SAFETY

You are responsible for your own safety. HOP OR DROP is only a technology platform where you can preview and analyze web links in the platform. HOP OR DROP is not responsible for your safety or your device's funcitoning. You are encouraged to use HOP OR DROP responsibly and safely. We recommend some safety guidelines when using our services or products:-

Data Protection and Privacy

We will only use any personal information that we may collect about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This policy forms an essential part of these Terms and Conditions and it is important that you read it. By accepting these Terms and Conditions you also accept and consent to our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be made under the laws of India and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES

This contract is solely for your benefit and the benefit of HOP OR DROP.

SEVERABILITY

If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion of the Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

FORCE MAJEURE

Without limiting the foregoing, under no circumstances shall HOP OR DROP be held liable for any delay or failure in making available the Site or performance of the Services, resulting directly or indirectly from acts of nature, forces, or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but without limitation to, internet failures, computer equipment failures, telecommunication equipment failures, other equipment failures, electrical power failures, strikes, labour disputes, riots, insurrections, civil disturbances, shortages of labour or materials, fires, floods, storms, explosions, acts of God, war, governmental actions, orders of domestic or foreign courts or tribunals, or non-performance of third parties.

CONTACT US

If you have any concerns, complaints or grievances about the Agreement or other users or their manner of use of the Website, including their use of the Website in any manner to carry out illegal activities or otherwise infringe or violate your rights or any complaints about how we handle your personal information please feel free to contact the Grievance Officer any time at [email protected]

I HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED ABOVE.