HBC Platform Users Agreement
Last updated: 8/31/2025
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HBC (Hindu Business Community) digital platform ("Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.
1.1 The HBC Platform functions exclusively as a digital intermediary designed to connect individuals ("Users") with third-party business and service providers ("Providers").
1.2 Users expressly acknowledge and agree that any and all services, goods, or products advertised, offered, or provided through the Platform are rendered by independent third-party Providers.
1.3 HBC, its officers, employees, management, agents, or affiliates (collectively, "HBC Entities") are in no way responsible or liable for, nor do they guarantee, the quality, quantity, purity, safety, legality, suitability, or fitness for a particular purpose of any products, services, or businesses offered by Providers on the Platform.
1.4 Users are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, verification, and assessment of any Provider, their licenses, qualifications, certifications, and the nature of the products or services they offer, prior to engaging in any transaction or interaction. HBC Entities do not endorse, certify, or warrant the accuracy of any information provided by Providers on the Platform.
2.1 Users understand and agree that the HBC Platform is solely a digital facility for the purpose of facilitating connections between individuals and businesses.
2.2 The Platform does not engage in the sale, provision, delivery, or endorsement of any goods or services. Its function is strictly limited to providing a medium for Providers to list their offerings and for Users to discover such offerings.
2.3 HBC Entities do not participate in, supervise, or control any transactions, agreements, or interactions that may occur between Users and Providers outside of the Platform's core digital connection functionality.
3.1 Users expressly acknowledge and agree that any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or disagreements arising out of or in connection with any transaction, interaction, or engagement between a User and a Provider shall be resolved directly and exclusively between the User and the Provider.
3.2 HBC Entities shall under no circumstances be a party to any such dispute, claim, controversy, or disagreement. Users hereby waive any right to bring any action, claim, or demand against HBC Entities in relation to disputes with Providers.
3.3 Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HBC Entities from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or in connection with any disputes between Users and Providers.
4.1 HBC reserves all its rights, at its sole discretion, to deny, suspend, or terminate a User's access to all or any part of the Platform at any time, for any reason or no reason, without prior notice or liability.
4.2 Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, abusive behavior, fraudulent activity, or any action deemed detrimental to the integrity or operation of the Platform or the experience of other users.
5.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
5.2 Any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Users hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
6.1 HBC may, from time to time, offer general advice, information, or insights related to business or services on the Platform. However, HBC will never promote, endorse, or recommend any particular business or service independently.
6.2 Any advice or information provided by HBC is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of any specific Provider or their offerings.
6.3 It is the User's sole discretion and decision to act upon any advice, information, or engage with any Provider listed on the Platform. Users are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all information and advice.
7.1 HBC reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice.
7.2 Any changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
8.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.
9.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HBC regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.
By using the HBC Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.