These terms and conditions of Use (hereinafter referred as “Terms of
Usage”) describe and govern the User’s use of the content and services
offered by Shamonk Astrotech through www.shamonk.com (hereinafter
referred as “We” “Shamonk” “us” “our” “Shamonk application”
“Website/App”).
UPDATION
The Website/App may update/amend/modify these Terms of Usage from time
to time. The User is responsible to check the Terms of Usage
periodically to remain in compliance with these terms.
USER CONSENT
By accessing the Website/App and using it, you (“Member”, “You”,
“Your”) indicate that you understand the terms and unconditionally &
expressly consent to the Terms of Usage of this Website/App. If you do
not agree with the Terms of Usage, please do not click on the “I
AGREE” button. The User is advised to read the Terms of Usage
carefully before using or registering on the Website/App or accessing
any material, information or services through the Website/App. Your
use and continued usage of the Website/App (irrespective of the
amendments made from time to time) shall signify your acceptance of
the terms of usage and your agreement to be legally bound by the same.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Website/App is an internet-based portal having its existence on
World Wide Web, Application and other electronic medium and provides
astrological content, reports, data, telephone, video and email
consultations (hereinafter referred as “Content”). The Website/App is
offering “Free Services” and “Paid Services” (Collectively referred as
“Services”). Free Services are easily accessible without becoming a
member however for accessing the personalised astrological services
and/or receive additional Content and get access to Paid Services, You
are required to register as a member on the portal. By registering for
Paid Services, a Member agrees to:
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To provide current, complete, and accurate information about himself
as prompted to do so by the Website/App.
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To maintain and update the above information as required and
submitted by you with the view to maintain the accuracy of the
information being current and complete.
REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY
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By using this Website/App, you agree that you are over the age of 18
years and are allowed to enter into a legally binding and
enforceable contract under Indian Contract Act, 1872. The
Website/App would not be held responsible for any misuse that may
occur by virtue of any person including a minor using the services
provided through the Website/App. You are however allowed to ask
questions related to minors in your family as per the terms and
conditions outlined herewith in this policy.
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For the User to avail the services, the User will be directed to
Register as a Member on the Website/App whereby You (User) agree to
provide update, current and accurate information while filling up
the sign-in form. All information that you fill and provide to the
Website/App and all updates thereto are referred to in these Terms
of Usage as “Registration Data“.
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An account could be created by you through the Website/App ID (Your
Phone Number) and password (OTP) or other log - in ID and password
which can include a facebook, gmail or any other valid email ID. The
User while creating an account hereby represents and warrants that
all the information provided by the User is current, accurate and
complete and that the User will maintain the accuracy and keep the
information updated from time to time. Use of another User’s account
information for availing the services is expressly prohibited. If in
case it is found that the information so supplied on the Website/App
is inaccurate, incomplete, untrue and not current, the Website/App
has the right to suspend or terminate the User’s account and
restrict/refuse the use of the Website/App by such User in future.
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The right to use this Website/App is personal to the User and is not
transferable to any other person or entity. The User would be
responsible for protecting the confidentiality of User’s passwords
and other information required for the purposes of registration. The
User would be fully responsible for all the activities that occur
under the User’s account with the Website/App. The Website/App
cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from
the User’s failure to maintain secrecy and confidentiality. The User
shall notify the Website/App immediately if they become aware of any
unauthorized use of their Account(s) or breach of any security. The
User must log out from its account at the end of the session.
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The User while availing any service shall be informed whether the
service so rendered is personal to the Website/App or is available
from a Third party. The Website/App shall have no control or
monitoring on the information disseminated to any third party via
the Website/App.
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The User agrees, understands and confirms that his/her personal
information including without limitation to details relating to
debit card/ credit card details, shared online is handled with care
and security, though minor risks of theft, misuse, or fraud may be
inherent in any digital transaction. While the Website/App and its
Payment Service Provider(s) are dedicated to ensuring a safe and
reliable transaction experience, certain risks beyond their
reasonable control may still exist despite best efforts.
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The Website/App does not permit the use of the Services by any User
under the following conditions:
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If the User is a resident of any jurisdiction that may prohibit
the use of the Services rendered by the Website/App.
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If the User is a resident of any State/Country that prohibits by
way of law, regulation, treaty or administrative act for
entering into trade relations or/and
- Due to any religious practices.
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If the User has created multiple accounts using various mobile
numbers. The User may not have more than one active account with
the Website/App.
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By agreeing to the terms and conditions, the user consents to
receive notifications through various channels, including push
notifications, WhatsApp, RCS, SMS, and others.
FEATURE “CALL WITH ASTROLOGER”
The Website/App is providing certain service which is available
through the medium of telecommunication with the Astrologer listed and
enrolled with the Website/App. By agreeing to the present Terms of
Usage, you are also giving your unconditional consent to the
Website/App to arrange a call with you on your mobile number even
though your number is on DND service provided by your mobile service
provider.
WEBSITE/APP CONTENT
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The Website/App and any individual Website/Apps which may be
available through external hyperlinks with the Website/App are
private property.
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All interaction on this Website/App inclusive of the guidance and
advice received directly from the Licensed Provider must comply with
these Terms of Usage.
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The User shall not post or transmit through this Website/App any
material which violates or infringes in any way upon the rights of
others, or any material which is unlawful, abusive, defamatory,
invasive of privacy, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise
objectionable, which encourages conduct that would constitute a
criminal offence, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate
any law.
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The Website/App shall have a right to suspend or terminate access by
such User or terminate the User’s registration and such User shall
not gain access to the Website/App.
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The Website/App reserves the right to terminate the access or to
change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Website/App
including, but not limited to, content, graphics, deals, offers,
settings, etc.
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Any information other the guidance and advice, received directly
from the Third-Party Service Provider, the educational, graphics,
research sources and other incidental information on the Site, the
content, should not be considered as medical advice.
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The Website/App does not take guarantee regarding the medical
advice, if provided, by the third-party service provider inclusive
of registered astrologers with the site. The User should always talk
to an appropriately qualified health care professional for diagnosis
and treatment including information regarding which medications or
treatment may be appropriate for the User. None of the Content
represents or warrants that any particular medication or treatment
is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Shamonk does not endorse
any specific tests, medications, products or procedures.
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The Website/App does not take guarantee of any untoward incident
that may happen with the User after seeking the Service. The
Website/App or the Service Provider providing the advice is not
liable and does not guarantee any results as expected by the User
and accessing the Website/App in such scenario is purely at the risk
of the User.
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By using the Site, Application or Services, User hereby agrees that
any legal remedy or liability that you seek to obtain for actions or
omissions of other Members inclusive of the service provider
registered with the Website/App or other third parties linked with
the Website/App, shall be limited to claim against such particular
party who may have caused any harm. You agree not to attempt to
impose liability on or seek any legal remedy from the Website/App
with respect to such actions or omissions.
USER ACCOUNT ACCESS
The Website/App shall have access to the account and the information
created by the User for ensuring and maintaining the high-quality
services provided by the Website/App and for addressing the need of
the customer in the most effective manner. User hereby consents for
the unconditional access of the account by the Website/App, its
employees, agents and other appointed person in such regard. For the
purpose of addressing the complaints (if any received) and any
suspected abuse reported, the Website/App shall investigate on
case-to-case basis from the records available. The User is directed to
read the terms provided in the Privacy Policy as regards such records.
PRIVACY POLICY
The User hereby consents, expresses and agrees that the User has read
and fully understand the Privacy Policy of the Website/App. The User
further consents that the terms and contents of such Privacy policy is
acceptable to the User inclusive of any update/alteration/change made
and duly displayed on the Website/App.
BREACH AND TERMINATION
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The Website/App may, in whole or in part, without informing the
User, modify, discontinue, change or alter the services ordered or
the Account of the User registered with the Website/App. The
Website/App may or may not issue notice or provide any reason for
such action taken by the Website/App.
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Violation of any conditions mentioned in this Terms of Usage shall
lead to immediate cancellation of the Registration of the User, if
registered with the Website/App. The Website/App reserves right to
terminate and initiate action immediately, if:
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The Website/App is not able to verify and authenticate the
Registration data or any other relevant information provided by
the User.
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The Website/App believes that the actions of the User may cause
legal liability for the Website/App, other Users or any service
provider linked with the Website/App.
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The Website/App believes that the User has provided the
Website/App with false and misleading Registration Data or there
is interference with the other Users or the administration of
the services, or have violated the privacy policy as listed by
the Website/App.
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For the Service Provider inclusive of the Astrologer, You understand
and agree that your relationship with the Website/App is limited to
being a member and You act exclusively on your own behalf and for
your own benefit. The Website/App may terminate and de-activate the
Profile of such service provider for any violation of the present
terms of usage and the Service Terms and Conditions agreed upon
between the parties while registration of the data by such Service
Provider.
DELIVERY, CANCELLATION AND REFUND
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No refund shall be processed on the order of any reports under any
circumstances if the order has reached the “processing” (Assigned to
an Astrologer) stage. The risk and liability of placing order in a
haste and careless manner totally lies with the User and the
Website/App is not responsible for any refund once the processing
stage has started.
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No refund shall be processed once the Order has been placed and
executed. However, if the User intends to cancel a successfully
placed order before execution, the User is required to contact the
customer care team within 1 (one) hour of making the payment,
whereafter it is totally at the discretion of the Website/App
whether to issue refund.
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Any technical delay or glitch reported in the Website/App during the
processing of the request which includes generating reports by the
service provider i.e. Astrologer shall not be eligible for claiming
refund. The User agrees that the timelines are approximate and all
essentials steps would be taken to adhere to the timelines as
displayed.
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No refund shall be processed for the reason that in-correct
information or data has been provided by You. The User agrees to be
careful while providing any information to the Website/App and must
re-check the information filled before clicking on “Submit”. The
User can request for change in the in-correct information or data
entered provided, the request for such change has been made with the
customer care within 1 (one hour) of execution of the service
rendered by the service provider.
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No refund shall be processed for return of any damaged product. The
User undertakes and agrees that by ordering any product as displayed
on the Website/App, the Registered User shall be fully responsible
for any damaged caused to the product, post its delivery. For orders
made via “Cash on Delivery” method of payment, the User shall be
charged for the cost of the product as displayed by the Website/App
and the shipping/custom/courier charges as applicable, if the
product is returned.
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Refund on pro-rata basis may be considered for any delay in the
activation of the subscription services and any damage that may be
caused to the product while in transit shall be dealt by the
Website/App and its agencies. On successful verification, if refund
is required, it will be made within 10 business days.
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You agree that the display picture for the products listed for
purchase by the User are for reference purpose only and the
Website/App will try to deliver the product ordered in an as-is
condition as displayed on the Website/App. The User is advised to
exercise discretion in such case and no refund shall be issued on
such grounds.
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The services offered and the products sold are strictly not meant to
replace any philosophical, emotional or medical treatment. The
Website/App holds no responsibility or liability about the reality
or reliability of the astrological effects on the human physiology,
by the gems represented and sold on the Website/App. The placing of
order for buying such products or taking the services is solely on
the discretion and will of the User and the Website/App does not
have any responsibility upon the products sold. The User is advised
to exercise discretion in such case and no refund shall be issued on
such grounds.
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No refund shall be processed for providing a wrong contact number
for the purpose of availing the “Call with Astrologer” feature. The
User once opted for this feature is advised to keep the Contact
Number in full coverage area and must answer the call when received.
No refund shall be processed for any call which gets connected.
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The refunds, if any, shall be processed after deduction of the
transaction charges levied by the Bank and/or the Payment Gateway,
to & fro cost of the shipping and/or courier charges (With regard to
purchase of a product listed on the Website/App), customs duty (if
levied) and/or any other charges that may have been incurred by the
Website/App during processing and/or delivering the service, as
applicable.
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In case the Website/App or Payment gateway’s webpage, that is linked
to the Website/App, is experiencing any server related issues like
‘slow down’ or ‘failure’ or ‘session timeout’, the User shall,
before initiating the second payment, check whether his/her Bank
Account has been debited or not and accordingly resort to one of the
following options:
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In case the Bank Account appears to be debited, ensure that you
do not make the payment twice and immediately thereafter contact
the Website/App via customer care to confirm payment.
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In case the Bank Account is not debited, the User may initiate a
fresh transaction to make payment.
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However, refund for multiple payment, if any, even after the above
precaution against the same order shall be refunded in full without
deduction of the transaction charges as mentioned above. The
Website/App shall only retain the cost of one single order as
intended to be placed by the User.
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If there are orders that the Website/App is unable to accept and
must cancel, the Website/App at its sole discretion, reserves the
right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason whatsoever. Some
situations may result in the order being cancelled and include,
without limitation, non-availability of the service, inaccuracy,
error in pricing information or other problems as identified. If the
User’s order is cancelled after charges being paid against the said
service, the said amount paid for booking shall be refunded.
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By requesting for refund, user is agreeing to provide Shamonk’s
quality audit team permission to access the chat/call recording of
the consultation for which refund has been requested, in order to
determine whether the case is eligible for refund or not.
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Shamonk quality audit team, at best effort basis, provide
partial/full refunds to the users in their Shamonk wallet wherever
consultant’s quality parameters are not satisfied. It can take upto
72 hours to analyse and refund the amount back to Shamonk wallet
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Note: All refunds will be credited to user’s Shamonk wallet.
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Refunds will only be considered in the following cases:
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Network issue due to which chat/call was affected in between
or there was a weak signal, background noise, inaudible
consultant etc during the video/normal call sessions
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Consultant is unable to respond fluently in the language
mentioned in their profile
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Consultant is taking inordinately long enough to respond
back to the user
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Consultant has responded back in irrelevant or inappropriate
response to the query asked by the user
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Please Note: No refund will be given in case of lack of accuracy
of any consultation. Shamonk takes no responsibility for factual
accuracy on any consultations.
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No physical product is shipped outside India. Astromall products
which require physical delivery are only deliverable within India.
USER OBLIGATION
The User (inclusive of the astrologer and the Member Customer) under
an obligation not to violate the privacy policy, terms and conditions
and any other terms as defined on the Website/App. The User represents
that he is an individual and not a corporation or other legal business
entity. The rights to use the Website/App’s services is personal to
the User.The User shall while using the Website/App and engaged in any
form of communication on any of the forums inclusive of the products
listed on the Website/App shall not violate the terms and conditions
which are inclusive of:-
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The User shall not Post, publish or transmit any messages that is
false, misleading, defamatory, harmful, threatening, abusive,
harassing, defamatory, invades another's privacy, offensive,
promotes racism, hatred or harm against any individual or group or
religion or caste, infringes another's rights including any
intellectual property rights or copyright or trademark, violates or
encourages any conduct that would violate any applicable law or
regulation or would give rise to civil liability.
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The User shall not upload or post or otherwise make available any
content that User do not have a right to make available, under any
law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships.
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The User shall not upload or post or otherwise make available any
content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret,
copyright or other proprietary rights of any party. The User may,
however, post excerpts of copyrighted material so long as they
adhere to Fair Use guidelines.
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The User shall not collect screen names and email addresses of
members who are registered on the Website/App for purposes of
advertisement, solicitation or spam.
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The User shall not send unsolicited email, junk mail, spam, or chain
letters, or promotions or advertisements for products or services.
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The User shall not upload or distribute files that contain viruses,
corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may
damage the operation of the Website/App or another’s computer.
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The User shall not engage in any activity that interferes with or
disrupts access to the Website/App
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The User shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any
portion or feature of the Website/App, any other systems or networks
connected to the Website/App, to any of the services offered on or
through the Website/App, by hacking, password mining or any other
illegitimate means.
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The User shall not violate any applicable laws or regulations for
the time being in force within or outside India. The use and
continuous use of the Website/App is subject to but not limited to
using the services for personal use.
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The User shall not resell or make any commercial use of the Services
without the express written consent from the Website/App.
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The User shall not violate these Terms of Usage including but not
limited to any applicable Additional terms of the Website/App
contained herein or elsewhere.
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The User shall not Reverse engineer, modify, copy, distribute,
transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create
derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or software
obtained from the Website/App.
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The User by becoming a Registered member of the Website/App agrees
to the following situations, which list is not exhaustive and may
include services incidental to the below mentioned: -
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The user agrees to receive communication through the
app/Website/App through email/SMS or any other communication
medium including though Whatsapp Business Messages in regards to
the usage of the app/Website/App.
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The User agrees not to transmit via the Website/App any
unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful,
vulgar, obscene or otherwise objectionable material of any kind
or nature.
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The User not to transmit any material that encourages conduct
that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil
liability, or otherwise violate any applicable local, state,
national or international law or regulation. Attempts to gain
unauthorized access to other computer systems are prohibited.
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The User shall not interfere with any other members' use or
enjoyment of the Website/App or Services.
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The User is under an obligation to report any misuse or abuse of
the Site. If you notice any abuse or misuse of the Site or
anything which is in violation of this Agreement, you shall
forthwith report such violation to Website/App by writing to
Customer Care. On receipt of such complaint, Website/App may
investigate such complaint and if necessary, may terminate the
membership of the Member responsible for such violation abuse or
misuse without any refund of the subscription fee.
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Any false complaint made by a Member shall make such Member
liable for termination of his / her membership without any
refund of the subscription fee.
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The Website/App reserves the right to withdraw its services to
any customer who is found to be unreasonable or abusive during
their conversation with the Service Provider inclusive of
astrologer regardless of any reason.
While the Website/App shall take all steps to resolve any situation
that is in violation of the above obligations arises, however if the
situation is not controllable, the Website/App reserves its right to
send a written warning henceforth. Such violations, if repeated by the
User, shall lead to a total ban for transacting on the platform by
such User. If any balance is present in the wallet of the User, the
same shall be refunded subject to the other charges that may be
applicable for such violations.
BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION
The User is under an obligation to provide his banking information as
and when required. For that purpose, the obligation of the User are:-
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The User agrees that the debit/credit card details provided by him/
her for use of the aforesaid Service(s) must be correct and accurate
and that the User shall not use a debit/ credit card, that is not
lawfully owned by him/ her or the use of which is not authorized by
the lawful owner thereof. The User further agrees and undertakes to
provide correct and valid debit/credit card details.
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The User may pay the fees required, to the Website/App by using a
debit/credit card or through online banking account. The User
warrants, agrees and confirms that when he/ she initiates a payment
transaction and/or issues an online payment instruction and provides
his/ her card / bank details:
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The User is fully and lawfully entitled to use such credit /
debit card, bank account for such transactions;
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The User is responsible to ensure that the card/ bank account
details provided by him/ her are accurate;
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The User is responsible to ensure sufficient credit is available
on the nominated card/ bank account at the time of making the
payment to permit the payment of the dues payable or the bill(s)
selected by the User inclusive of the applicable Fee.
The User further agrees that if any part of these Terms of Usage are
determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law
including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability
limitations set forth herein, then the invalid or unenforceable
provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision
that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the
remainder of these Terms of Usage shall continue in effect.
DISCLAIMER / LIMITATION OF LIABILITY / WARRANTY
The User expressly understands and agree that, to the maximum extent
permitted by applicable law, the Website/App does not provide
warranties for the service. Astrological counselling provided through
the Website/App is based on cumulative or individual knowledge,
experience and interpretations of astrologers and as such, it may vary
from one astrologer to another.
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The Website/App is offering services through a diverse panel of
Astrologers duly verified by the Website/App and such Service
Provider (Astrologer) may from time to time make recommendations of
using mantras, jantras, gemstones or other astrological remedies to
be used by User. Such recommendations are being made in good faith
by the astrologers and the Website/App and its subsidiaries,
affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors
make no warranty that:
- the service will meet your requirements
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the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error -
free
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the results that may be obtained from the use of the service
will be accurate or reliable
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the quality of any products, services, information or other
material purchased or obtained by you through the service will
meet your expectations and
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any errors in the software will be corrected. You are required
to make full disclosure about the emotional, mental and physical
state of the person seeking advice from the panel of astrologers
of Website/App so that the astrologers make an informed judgment
about giving advice.
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The Website/App, services and other materials are provided by the
Website/App on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind,
express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including the implied
warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. without limiting the foregoing, the
Website/App makes no warranty that (i) the Website/App or the
services will meet your requirements or your use of the Website/App
or the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free;
(ii) the results that may be obtained from the use of the
Website/App, services or materials will be effective, accurate or
reliable; (iii) the quality of the Website/App, services or other
materials will meet your expectations; or that (iv) any errors or
defects in the Website/App, services or other materials will be
corrected. no advice or information, whether oral or written,
obtained by the User from the Website/App or through or from use of
the services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the
terms of use.
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To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website/App
will have no liability related to User content arising under
intellectual property rights, libel, privacy, publicity, obscenity
or other laws. The Website/App also disclaims all liability with
respect to the misuse, loss, modification or unavailability of any
User content.
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The Website/App will not be liable for any loss that the User may
incur as a consequence of unauthorized use of their account or
account information in connection with the Website/App or any
services or materials, either with or without the User’s knowledge.
The Website/App has endeavored to ensure that all the information on
the Website/App is correct, but the Website/App neither warrants nor
makes any representations regarding the quality, accuracy or
completeness of any data, information, product or service. The
Website/App shall not be responsible for the delay or inability to
use the Website/App or related functionalities, the provision of or
failure to provide functionalities, or for any information,
software, products, functionalities and related graphics obtained
through the Website/App, or otherwise arising out of the use of the
Website/App, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict
liability or otherwise. further, the Website/App shall not be held
responsible for non-availability of the Website/App during periodic
maintenance operations or any unplanned suspension of access to the
Website/App that may occur due to technical reasons or for any
reason beyond the Website/App's control.
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The User understands and agrees that any material or data downloaded
or otherwise obtained through the Website/App is done entirely at
their own discretion and risk and they will be solely responsible
for any damage to their computer systems or loss of data that
results from the download of such material or data. The Website/App
is not responsible for any typographical error leading to an invalid
coupon. The Website/App accepts no liability for any errors or
omissions, with respect to any information provided to you whether
on behalf of itself or third parties.
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The Services provided by the Website/App are for entertainment
purposes only and the Website/App on behalf of itself and its
suppliers, disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation any warranty of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement and it
makes no warranty or representation regarding the results that may
be obtained from the use of content or services, the accuracy or
reliability of any content obtained through the Services, any goods
or services purchased or obtained through the Website/App, and makes
no warranty that the services will meet your requirements, be
uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. No advice or
information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the
Website/App shall create any warranty.
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The services may consist of the following, without limitation:
Astrological content, Reports, Tarot readings, fortunes, numerology,
predictions, live telephone consultations, email consultations or
products sold through Shamonk Shop. Shamonk charges for the
chat/call service offered on this platform on per minute basis and
holds no responsibility or liability about the reality or
reliability of the astrological effects on the human physiology, by
the gems, any other products or services represented and sold on the
Website/App. No advice or information, whether oral or written,
obtained by you shall create any warranty.
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The advisors/consultants/astrologers are also members of the site
and not employees of the Website/App or the company. However, the
Website/App verifies the degrees, qualifications, credentials, and
background of the advisors/consultants/astrologers but does not
refer, endorse, recommend, verify, evaluate or guarantee any advice,
information or other services provided by the
advisors/consultants/astrologers or by the company, nor does it
warrant the validity, accuracy, completeness, safety, legality,
quality, or applicability of the content, anything said or written
by, or any advice provided by the advisors/consultants/astrologers.
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The Website/App is not a suicide helpline platform. If you are
considering or contemplating suicide or feel that you are a danger
to yourself or to others, you may discontinue use of the services
immediately at your discretion and please notify appropriate police
or emergency medical personnel. If you are thinking about suicide,
immediately call a suicide prevention helpline such as AASRA
(91-22-27546669).
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The Website/App shall not be liable for any inaccuracy, error or
delay in, or omission of (a) any data, information or message, or
(b) the transmission or delivery of any such data, information or
message; or (c) any loss or damage arising from or occasioned by any
such inaccuracy, error, delay or omission, non-performance or
interruption in any such data, information or message. Under no
circumstances shall the Website/App and/or the payment service
providers, its employees, directors, and its third party agents
involved in processing, delivering or managing the services, be
liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or
consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, including punitive
or exemplary arising out of or in any way connected with the
provision of or any inadequacy or deficiency in the provision of the
services or resulting from unauthorized access or alteration of
transmissions of data or arising from suspension or termination of
the services.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Shamonk
liability to you for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form
of the action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if
any, by you to the Website/App, for the service during the term of
membership.
INDEMNIFICATION
The User shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Website/App and
its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees,
suppliers, consultants and agents from any and all third party claims,
liability, damages and/or costs (including, but not limited to,
attorney’s fees) arising from Your use of the Services, Your violation
of the Privacy Policy or these Terms of Service, or Your violation of
any third party's rights, including without limitation, infringement
by You or any other user of Your account of any intellectual property
or other right of any person or entity. These Terms of Service will
inure to the benefit of Website/App’s successors, assigns, and
licensees.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO CONTENT
The User acknowledges that the Content, including but not limited to
text, software, music, sound, photographs, video, graphics or other
material contained in sponsor advertisements or distributed via email,
commercially produced information presented to Member by the
Website/App, its suppliers, and/or advertisers, is protected by
copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents and/or other
proprietary rights and laws. The User is not permitted to copy, use,
reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works
from the Content unless expressly authorized by the Website/App, its
suppliers, or advertisers. Moreover, the content such as images, text,
designs, etc on all of the portals of the Website/App are taken from
various online portals such as Google Images. Shamonk Astrotech LLP is
not liable for any copyrights of that content or data.
NOTICES
Except as otherwise stated in these Terms of Service, all notices to a
party shall be in writing and shall be made either via email or snail
mail. Notice shall be deemed given 24 hours after an email is sent, or
3 days after deposit in the snail mail, to Member at the address
provided by Member in the Registration Data and to the Website/App at
the address set forth below:
“Shop No. 4029, 4030 Millennium Textile Market 4, Bhatena Road,
Surat, Gujarat 395002, India”
RESTRICTED CONTENT
Child Endangerment
Our App prohibits users from creating, uploading, or distributing
content that facilitates the exploitation or abuse of children will be
subject to immediate deletion of the account. This includes all child
sexual abuse materials. To report content on the Shamonk App that may
exploit a child, click.
We prohibit the use of Shamonk app to endanger children. This includes
but is not limited to use of apps to promote predatory behaviour
towards children, such as:
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Inappropriate interaction targeted at a child (for example, groping
or caressing).
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Child grooming (for example, befriending a child online to
facilitate, either online or offline, sexual contact and/or
exchanging sexual imagery with that child).
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Sexualization of a minor (for example, imagery that depicts,
encourages or promotes the sexual abuse of children or the portrayal
of children in a manner that could result in the sexual exploitation
of children).
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Sextortion (for example, threatening or blackmailing a child by
using real or alleged access to a child’s intimate images).
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Trafficking of a child (for example, advertising or solicitation of
a child for commercial sexual exploitation).
We will take appropriate action, if we become aware of content with
child sexual abuse materials.
In addition, content that appeal to children but contain adult themes
are strictly prohibited, including but not limited to:
- Content with excessive violence, blood, and gore.
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Content that depict or encourage harmful and dangerous activities.
We also don’t allow users that promote negative body or self-image
including apps that depict for entertainment purposes plastic surgery,
weight loss, and other cosmetic adjustments to a person's physical
appearance.
Inappropriate Content
To ensure that Our App remains a safe and respectful platform, we've
created standards defining and prohibiting content that is harmful or
inappropriate for our users.
Sexual Content and Profanity
We don't allow accounts that contain or promote sexual content or
profanity, including pornography, or any content or services intended
to be sexually gratifying. We don’t allow app content that appear to
promote or solicit a sexual act in exchange for compensation. We don’t
allow content that contain or promote content associated with sexually
predatory behaviour, or distribute non-consensual sexual content.
If an account contains content that violates this policy it gives the
absolute right to the owner to delete the account with immediate
effect.
Here are some examples of common violations:
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Depictions of sexual nudity, or sexually suggestive poses in which
the subject is nude, blurred or minimally clothed, and/or where the
clothing would not be acceptable in an appropriate public context.
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Depictions, animations or illustrations of sex acts, or sexually
suggestive poses or the sexual depiction of body parts.
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Content that depicts or are functionally sexual aids, sex guides,
illegal sexual themes and fetishes.
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Content that is lewd or profane – including but not limited to
content which may contain profanity, slurs, explicit text, or
adult/sexual keywords in the store listing or in-app.
- Content that depicts, describes, or encourages bestiality.
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Content that promote sex-related entertainment, escort services, or
other services that may be interpreted as providing or soliciting
sexual acts in exchange for compensation, including, but not limited
to compensated dating or sexual arrangements where one participant
is expected or implied to provide money, gifts, or financial support
to another participant ("sugar dating").
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Content that degrade or objectify people, such as apps that claim to
undress people or see through clothing, even if labelled as prank or
entertainment apps.
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Content or behaviour that attempts to threaten or exploit people in
a sexual manner, such as creepshots, hidden camera, non-consensual
sexual content created via deepfake or similar technology, or
assault content.
Hate Speech
We don't allow users that promote violence, or incite hatred against
individuals or groups based on race or ethnic origin, religion,
disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity, caste, immigration status, or any other
characteristic that is associated with systemic discrimination or
marginalization.
Here are examples of common violations:
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Content or speech asserting that a protected group is inhuman,
inferior or worthy of being hated.
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Content that is hateful slurs, stereotypes, or theories about a
protected group possessing negative characteristics (for example,
malicious, corrupt, evil, etc.), or explicitly or implicitly claims
the group is a threat.
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Content or speech trying to encourage others to believe that people
should be hated or discriminated against because they are a member
of a protected group.
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Content which promotes hate symbols such as flags, symbols,
insignias, paraphernalia or behaviours associated with hate groups.
Violence
We don't allow apps that depict or facilitate gratuitous violence or
other dangerous activities.
Here are some examples of common violations:
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Graphic depictions or descriptions of realistic violence or violent
threats to any person or animal.
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Content that promote self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, choking
games or other acts where serious injury or death may result.
Terrorist Content
We do not permit terrorist organizations to publish content for any
purpose, including recruitment.
We don't allow users with content related to terrorism, such as
content that promotes terrorist acts, incites violence, or celebrates
terrorist attacks.
Dangerous Organizations and Movements
We do not permit movements or organizations that have engaged in,
prepared for, or claimed responsibility for acts of violence against
civilians to publish content for any purpose, including recruitment.
We don’t allow users with content related to planning, preparing, or
glorifying violence against civilians.
Sensitive Events
We don't allow contents that capitalize on or are insensitive toward a
sensitive event with significant social, cultural, or political
impact, such as civil emergencies, natural disasters, public health
emergencies, conflicts, deaths, or other tragic events.
Here are examples of common violations:
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Lacking sensitivity regarding the death of a real person or group of
people due to suicide, overdose, natural causes, etc.
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Denying the occurrence of a well-documented, major tragic event.
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Appearing to profit from a sensitive event with no discernible
benefit to the victims.
Bullying and Harassment
We don't allow content that contain or facilitate threats, harassment,
or bullying.
Here are examples of common violations:
- Bullying victims of international or religious conflicts.
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Content that seeks to exploit others, including extortion,
blackmail, etc.
- Posting content in order to humiliate someone publicly.
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Harassing victims, or their friends and families, of a tragic event.
Dangerous Products
We don't allow users that facilitate the sale of explosives, firearms,
ammunition, or certain firearms accessories.
We don't allow users that provide instructions for the manufacture of
explosives, firearms, ammunition, restricted firearm accessories, or
other weapons. This includes instructions on how to convert a firearm
to automatic, or simulated automatic, firing capabilities.
Psychotropic drugs.
We don't allow users that facilitate the sale of marijuana or
marijuana products, regardless of legality. We don't allow users that
facilitate the sale of tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vape pens)
or encourage the illegal or inappropriate use of alcohol or tobacco.
We don't allow users that facilitate the sale of psychotropic drugs or
drugs falling under the restricted category of Drugs and Cosmetics Act
and Rules 1945.
Black Magic, Witchcraft, Voodoo and Tantrism
We as an Organisation, strictly prohibit our users to get into any
form of black magic, witchcraft, voodoo and tantrism. In case it comes
to our information, that a user is indulged
intentionally/unintentionally in any such activity, we hereby reserve
the right to delete the account.
SHAMONK SERVICES
These Terms of Service apply to all users of Shamonk Astrotech LLP
Information provided by our users through the Shamonk Service may
contain links to third party Website/Apps that are not owned or
controlled by Shamonk. Shamonk has no control over, and assumes no
responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any
third party Website/Apps. Also, Shamonk does not assume any liability
for any mistakes, misinterpretation of law, defamation, omissions,
falsehood, obscenity, pornography or profanity in the statements,
opinions, representations or any other form of third party content on
the Site as well as that of its users. In addition, Shamonk will not
and cannot censor or edit the content of any users and third-party
site. By using the Service, you expressly acknowledge and agree that
Shamonk shall not be responsible for any damages, claims or other
liability arising from or related to your use of any content and
third-party Website/App. You understand that the information and
opinions in the content represent solely the thoughts of the author
and is neither endorsed by nor does it necessarily reflect Shamonk’s
belief.
Errors, Corrections, and Right to Modify or Discontinue Service and
Sites:
We do not represent or warrant that the Shamonk Site will be
error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that
defects will be corrected. We do not represent or warrant that the
information available on or through the Shamonk will be correct,
accurate, timely or otherwise reliable. We may make changes to the
features, functionality or content of the Shamonk at any time. We
reserve the right in our sole discretion to edit or delete any
documents, information or other content appearing on the Site. Shamonk
reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or
discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services and/or Sites (or
any part thereof) with or without notice. Shamonk shall not be liable
to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or
discontinuance of the Service or any Sites.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
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Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this
Terms of Usage including the determination of the scope or
applicability of this Terms of Usage to arbitrate, or your use of
the Application or information to which it gives access, shall be
determined by arbitration in India, before a sole arbitrator
mutually appointed by Members and Website/App. Arbitration shall be
conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996. The seat of such arbitration shall be New Delhi. All
proceedings of such arbitration, including, without limitation, any
awards, shall be in the English language. The award shall be final
and binding on the parties to the dispute.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party has the right to seek
any interim or preliminary relief from a court of competent
jurisdiction in New Delhi in order to protect the rights of such
party pending the completion of any arbitration hereunder, and both
parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts
of India and venue in New Delhi for any such proceeding. If either
party files an action contrary to this provision, the other party
may recover attorneys' fees and costs up to One Lakh Rupees INR.
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These Terms of Usage shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of India without giving effect to any
choice of law and principles that would require the application of
the laws of a different state. If for any reason a court of
competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion of these Terms
of Usage or Privacy Policy to be unenforceable or invalid, such
provision shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish
the objectives of such unenforceable or invalid provision within the
limits of applicable law, and the remainder of the Terms of Usage or
Privacy Policy, as applicable, will continue in full force and
effect. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way
define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or extent of such
section. Any waiver of any provision of the Terms of Usage shall be
effective only if in writing and signed by Shamonk. These Terms of
Usage constitute the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and replaces all
prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or
oral, regarding such subject matter.
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These Terms of Usage and your use of the Services will be
interpreted in accordance with the laws of India excluding its rules
on conflicts of laws. The parties agree to submit any dispute
arising under these Terms of Usage to the jurisdiction of a court
located in New Delhi for any actions for which the parties retain
the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened
infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party's copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property
rights.