SarangU Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to SarangU, the on-the-go dating app that connects people worldwide. SarangU is operated by SarangU L.L.C, with its registered office at 10720 West Indian School Rd Ste 19 #500 Phoenix, AZ, US 85037, and by SarangU Technologies LLP at 4/220 SINDHOORA HOUSE, ADKATHBAIL, Adkathbail, Kasaragod, Kasargod- 671121, Kerala, India. By using the SarangU app ("App"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions ("T&C"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 of India, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant global data protection laws. If you disagree with any part of these T&C, please do not use SarangU.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use SarangU. By agreeing to these T&C, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement. The App is not available to persons whose accounts have been suspended or removed by SarangU for any reason.

Account Creation

To use SarangU, you must create an account providing accurate and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to notify SarangU immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. SarangU may, for authenticity and security reasons, establish a verification process for account details.

User Conduct

Users of SarangU are expected to respect each other and not engage in harassment, discrimination, or abuse. Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to, posting illegal or harmful content. SarangU reserves the right to remove such content and take appropriate action, which may include account termination.

Data Protection and Privacy

Your privacy is crucial to us. SarangU collects, uses, and shares your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and complies with the Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB) of India once enacted, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws globally. You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information.

Account Deletion

Users can delete their account directly within the app by navigating to the settings page. Alternatively, users can contact us at support@sarangu.com to raise an account deletion request.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

SarangU is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or in relation to these T&C will be resolved through binding arbitration, unless you opt-out or where prohibited by law. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the rules of a reputable arbitration association, and the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding. You and SarangU waive the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

Opt-out of Arbitration: You can opt-out of this agreement to arbitrate by sending written notice to support@sarangu.com or SarangU, 10720 West Indian School Rd Ste 19 #500 Phoenix, AZ, US 85037 within 30 days of agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

Consumer Rights: This arbitration agreement does not deprive you of any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws or regulations.

Governing Law

These T&C are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which SarangU L.L.C is registered, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. However, this will not override any mandatory consumer protection laws or regulations in your own jurisdiction.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Personal Information: SarangU collects personal information such as your name, age, date of birth, gender, sexual orientation, email, phone number, physical attributes, photographs, location data, and personal interests to create and manage your account, provide matching services, and improve your user experience. We ensure that our collection and use of personal data comply with the PDPB, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws globally.

Consent: By creating an account, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account.

Content and Conduct

Prohibited Content: Users are prohibited from posting content that is illegal, offensive, defamatory, infringes on intellectual property rights, or is otherwise objectionable. SarangU reserves the right to remove any such content and take appropriate action, including account termination.

User Behavior: SarangU expects users to behave respectfully towards others and not engage in harassment, abuse, or discrimination of any kind. Violation of this policy may result in account suspension or termination.

Intellectual Property and User-Generated Content

Ownership and License Grant: When you post or upload content to SarangU, including photos and biographical information, you retain ownership of your content. However, you grant SarangU a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, modify (for technical purposes only), and distribute your content in connection with the service and for promotional purposes associated with SarangU. This enables us to provide and promote our service effectively while respecting your rights as the content creator.

Respect for Intellectual Property Rights: We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of all creators, including our users. We expect you to ensure that you have the right to post the content you share on SarangU and that your content does not infringe on the copyrights of others. To support this commitment, we have a Copyright Infringement Policy in place.

Copyright Infringement Policy: If you believe that your copyright has been infringed by content posted on SarangU, please report it to us through our designated process. Upon receiving a valid infringement notification, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content and, for repeat offenders, terminating the accounts responsible for the infringement.

Protection of Copyrighted Content: All content provided on SarangU is protected by copyright laws. By contributing content to the platform, you help create a respectful and legally compliant community that honors the creative work of all individuals.

Liability and Disclaimers

Limitation of Liability: SarangU will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the service.

No Warranty: SarangU is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy or completeness of the content or the reliability of the service.

Changes to the Terms

SarangU reserves the right to modify these T&C at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the service after changes have been made will constitute your acceptance of the modified T&C.

International Compliance and Jurisdiction

Global Compliance: SarangU commits to complying with international laws and regulations, including GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California, PDPB in India, and similar privacy laws worldwide. This ensures protection of user data across borders.

Jurisdiction: Users agree that any legal disputes or claims arising will be subject to the jurisdiction of the country where SarangU Technologies LLP is registered, unless otherwise required by the laws of the country where the user resides.

Data Collection and Use

Data Collection: SarangU collects various data to provide a safe and optimized user experience. This includes personal identifiers, demographic information, location data, and behavioral data as outlined in your request.

Purpose of Data Use: The collected data is used for account creation and management, matching users based on compatibility preferences, personalizing the app experience, and complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure: SarangU may share user data in limited circumstances with third-party service providers, in response to legal requests, or to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Advanced Technologies

Use of AI and ML: SarangU utilizes advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to analyze user data for matchmaking purposes. We strive for transparency and will not use AI or ML in a way that unfairly discriminates against users.

Analytics and Tracking: SarangU utilizes Google Analytics and other tracking technologies to understand user behavior within the app.

Use of Third-Party Services and Technologies: SarangU integrates technologies and services provided by third parties to enhance the app's functionalities. Your use of SarangU constitutes your consent to the processing of your data by these technologies.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

Acceptable Use Policy: To maintain a respectful and safe community, users are expected to adhere to guidelines promoting polite and respectful interactions, and avoiding prohibited behaviors like hate speech and harassment.

Consequences of Misconduct: Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination, and in severe cases, reporting to law enforcement.

Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Agreement (Optional): In the event of a dispute, you and SarangU agree to resolve it through binding arbitration. You can opt-out of this agreement to arbitrate by sending written notice within 30 days.

Consumer Rights: This arbitration agreement does not deprive you of any rights under applicable consumer protection laws or regulations.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by SarangU, constitute the entire agreement between you and SarangU concerning your use of the service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at support@sarangu.com or +1 (318) 479-0622.

Effective Date: These Terms and Conditions are effective as of 06/16/2024.

Last Updated: 06/16/2024