Terms of Use

Welcome to Rishta Nivas ("we", "our", "us"). By accessing or using our website, mobile site, or any services offered through rishtanivas.com (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please stop using the Platform.

1. About Rishta Nivas

Rishta Nivas is a dedicated Jain community matrimonial platform committed to helping individuals and families discover meaningful life partners.

For many years, we have been connecting Jain families offline through phone assistance and active community involvement. To scale our impact and reach more families, we are now bringing this trusted experience online through RishtaNivas.com.

2. Eligibility

By using Rishta Nivas, you confirm that:

• You are 18 years or older.
• You are legally competent to enter into a contract under Indian law.
• You are using the Platform only for matrimonial purposes.
• If creating a profile for another person, you have their express permission.

We may suspend or remove profiles that do not meet eligibility requirements.

3. Account Creation & Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and updated information.
• Keep your login credentials confidential.
• Be responsible for all activities conducted through your account.
• Notify us immediately of any suspicious or unauthorized access.

We are not liable for losses resulting from misuse of your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Upload false, misleading, or defamatory content.
• Harass, abuse, or exploit other users.
• Use the platform for commercial or non-matrimonial purposes.
• Copy, scrape, or extract data from the Platform.
• Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your identity.
• Upload illegal, obscene, copyrighted, or offensive materials.

Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or termination.

5. Content Ownership & Usage

• You retain ownership of the content you upload.
• By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use and display such content to operate the Platform.
• We do not verify all information provided by users.
• Rishta Nivas is not responsible for the authenticity or accuracy of any user's content.

Users should verify details independently before proceeding with communication, meetings, or marriage-related decisions.

6. Communication & Matches

Rishta Nivas acts as a platform to help users discover potential matches. We do not guarantee:

• That a match, engagement, or marriage will occur.
• The accuracy of user profiles.
• Any response to your messages or interest requests.

Users must exercise personal judgement and caution.

7. Payments, Premium Services & Refunds

Certain features may be offered as paid services.

• Prices will be clearly shown at the time of purchase.
• Payments made may be non-refundable unless specified otherwise.
• Fraud, misuse, or violation of Terms may lead to cancellation of access without refund.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy (available separately) details how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using Rishta Nivas, you consent to our data practices.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Rishta Nivas may include links to external websites or payment gateways. We are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or security standards. Use these resources at your discretion.

10. Limitation of Liability

Rishta Nivas, its owners, team members, and partners are not liable for:

• Misuse of information by users.
• Any emotional, financial, or personal loss.
• Offline interactions and their outcomes.
• Technical failures, downtime, or data loss.
• Decisions made using information from the Platform.

Your use of the Platform is entirely at your own risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rishta Nivas from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Your use of the Platform.
• Violation of these Terms.
• Misrepresentation or misuse of data.

12. Termination of Account

We may suspend or delete your account without prior notice if:

• You violate these Terms.
• You upload false or harmful content.
• Your actions compromise the safety or integrity of the Platform.

You may also delete your account at any time.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be updated on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts in Rajasthan.