Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using India.com.au ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Description of Service

India.com.au is a community platform that connects the Indian community in Australia with events, festivals, and community gatherings. We curate and aggregate event information from publicly available sources and user submissions to provide:

• Event listings and discovery
• Event submission and management tools
• Community organisation profiles
• Notification and subscription features

Accuracy of Information

Event Information Disclaimer

Event information displayed on this Website is sourced from publicly available data, third-party sources, and user submissions. While we endeavour to keep all information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any event information displayed on the Website.

Event details — including but not limited to dates, times, locations, pricing, descriptions, and images — are subject to change without notice. We strongly recommend that you:

• Verify all event details directly with the event organiser before attending or purchasing tickets
• Check the official event website or social media pages for the most current information
• Contact the event organiser directly for any queries about accessibility, ticketing, or specific arrangements

No Endorsement

Listing an event on India.com.au does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of that event, its organisers, or any related products or services. We do not vet, sponsor, or take responsibility for the quality, safety, or legitimacy of any events listed.

Third-Party Content

The Website may contain information sourced from third-party websites, publications, and other external sources. We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any third-party content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

User Content

Event Submissions

When you submit an event, you represent that:

• You have the right to submit the event information
• The information is accurate and not misleading
• The event does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You have obtained necessary permissions for any images or content

Content Guidelines

You agree not to submit content that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Promotes illegal activities
• Contains malware or harmful code
• Is spam or unsolicited advertising

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content at our discretion. Event submissions are subject to approval before publication.

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by India.com.au and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Website.

AI-Generated Content

Some content on this Website, including event summaries, topic descriptions, and topic images, may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence. While we review AI-generated content for quality, it may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or errors. AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole source of truth. We recommend verifying any important details independently.

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) or any other applicable law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement. To the extent that our liability cannot be excluded, our total liability to you is limited to re-supplying the relevant service or paying the cost of having the service re-supplied.

No Warranty

Subject to the Australian Consumer Law clause above, the Website and all information, content, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement to the extent permitted by law.

We do not warrant that:

• The information on the Website is accurate, complete, or current
• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects will be corrected in a timely manner

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law (and subject to the Australian Consumer Law clause above), India.com.au, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Website
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in event information
• Any action taken based on information provided on the Website, including but not limited to travel bookings, ticket purchases, or other arrangements made in reliance on event details
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party conduct or content on the Website
• Any inaccuracies in AI-generated content

Attendance at Events

Attendance at any event listed on the Website is entirely at your own risk. We are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or expense incurred as a result of attending any event found through our platform.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless India.com.au and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Copyright Infringement & Takedown Requests

If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@india.com.au with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL or location on our Website where the allegedly infringing content is located
• Your contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the content is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner

We will investigate all legitimate takedown requests and remove infringing content promptly. We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion and to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Western Australia.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@india.com.au
• Visit our Contact page