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We are thrilled to welcome you to Shway, an innovative community-building space designed to bring individuals with shared interests together. Before you embark on this exciting journey of connection and collaboration, we invite you to familiarize yourself with our Terms and Conditions of Use.
By installing, downloading or accessing (or even merely visiting) any part of the the Shway application and website, you signify your agreement to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions and other policies of the Company as posted on the application or website from time to time. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, we kindly request that you refrain from using our platform. References to the user in these T&C must be construed in the context in which the term is used.
Shway is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment. We encourage users to engage respectfully, promote diversity, and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. There is zero tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. Any content that goes against these values may result in appropriate action, including account suspension.
Your privacy is paramount to us. Our Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. Please take a moment to review this document and our privacy policy in
to understand how your data is handled within the Shway community.
As a member of the Shway community, you are responsible for the content you share, ensuring it complies with our guidelines. Any misuse, abuse/ harassment of others, or violation of intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited.
The Users shall at all times ensure full compliance with the applicable provisions, as amended from time to time, including that of (i) the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules thereunder; (ii) all applicable domestic laws, rules and regulations (including the provisions of any applicable exchange control laws or regulations in force); and (iii) international laws, foreign exchange laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations (including, but not limited to Direct and Indirect Taxes applicable as per current statue in the country) regarding the use of the Application and listing, purchase, solicitation of offers to purchase,
and sale of products or Services. The Users shall not engage in any transaction which is prohibited by the provisions of any applicable law including exchange control laws or regulations for the time being in force.
The Users release and fully indemnify the Company and/or any of its officers and representatives from any cost, damage, liability or other consequence of any of the actions of the Users of the Application and specifically waive any claims that the Users may have in this behalf under any applicable laws of India. Notwithstanding its reasonable efforts in that behalf, the Company cannot take responsibility or control the information provided by other Users which is made available on the Application.
In order to allow the Company to use the information supplied by the Users, without violating any rights or any laws, the Users agree to grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty- free, sub-licensable (through multiple tiers) right to exercise the copyright, publicity, database rights or any other rights. The Company will only use the information in accordance with these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at [], applicable to use of the Application.
Protecting your account is a shared responsibility. Ensure that your login credentials are secure, and promptly report any unauthorized access to our support team. We will never request your password through unsolicited communication. Please note that Shway will never ask for your login credentials and any other personal details on call/ SMS or email.
These T&C and the Policies take effect on the date on which application is downloaded and/or website is used or the date on which they are updated, creating a legally binding arrangement between the user and the Company.
Shway reserves the right to terminate or suspend user accounts for violations of these Terms and Conditions. We are committed to maintaining a safe and enjoyable space for everyone in the community.
Accuracy, Completeness and Timeliness of Information
The Company is not responsible for any inaccuracy, incompleteness or outdated information made available on the Application, either provided by the Users. The material on the Application is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. The Users agree that, the Company does not own any responsibility or obligation whatsoever towards either ensuring the accuracy of the information provided by the Users. Any reliance on the material on the Application is at the Users’ own risk.
The Application may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. The Company reserves the right to modify the contents of the Application at any time, but has no obligation to update any information on the Application. The Users agree that it is their responsibility to monitor changes to the Application.
Occasionally there may be information on the Application that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to information pertaining to the products, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, transit times and availability. The Company reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information if any information on the Application is inaccurate at any time without prior notice.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Application, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied to the Application, should be taken to indicate that all information on the Application or pertaining to the Services have been modified or updated.
To enhance user experience and adapt to changing needs, Shway may periodically update these Terms and Conditions. We encourage you to review them regularly to stay informed about any changes.
By using Shway, you are not just joining a community; you are becoming part of a collective effort to create meaningful connections. We appreciate your commitment to making Shway a space where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Thank you for choosing Shway. Now, let's embark on this exciting journey together! Please see below our detailed conditions for use:
No one under 18 years is allowed to use or access the Services. Please read all notices and any Additional Terms carefully when you access the Services.
By using the Services, you state that:
You are at least 18 years old and are over the minimum age required by the laws of your country of residence to access and use the Services;
You are not barred from using the Services under all applicable laws; and
You have not been permanently suspended or removed from the Services.
If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of another legal entity, you represent that you have full legal authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
Shway’s Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, use, and share information about you when you access or use our Services. You understand that through your use of the Services, you consent to the collection and use of this information as set forth in the Privacy Policy.
The Users agree that information about their use of the Platform through their mobile telecommunication device may be communicated to the Company, and the Company may obtain information from the Users’ mobile carrier or mobile device. In addition, use of the Platform through a mobile telecommunication device may cause data to be displayed on and through the Users’ mobile device. By accessing the Platform using a mobile telecommunication device, the Users represent that to the extent they import any of their data to their mobile telecommunication device they have authority to share the transferred data with their mobile carrier or other access provider.
The Users agree to promptly update their account information in the event of change or deactivation of their mobile account to ensure that the messages intended for them are not sent to another person. Failure to do
so is the sole responsibility of the Users. The Users acknowledge that they are responsible for all charges and necessary permissions related to accessing the Platform through their mobile access provider. The Company urges the Users to check with their providers to find out if the Platform is available on their mobile devices.
Subject to your complete and ongoing compliance with these Terms, Shway grants you a personal, non- transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, limited license to: (a) install and use a version of our mobile application associated with the Services that is obtained from a legitimate marketplace on a mobile device owned or controlled by you; and (b) access and use the Services. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you by these Terms.
Except and solely to the extent such a restriction is impermissible under applicable law, you may not, without our written agreement:
license, sell, transfer, assign, distribute, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Services or Content (as defined below);
modify, prepare derivative works of, disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer any part of the Services or Content; or
access the Services or content in order to build a similar or competitive website, product, or service.
We are always improving our Services. This means we may add or remove features, products, or functionalities; we will try to notify you beforehand, but that won’t always be possible. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services (in whole or in part) at any time, with or without notice to you. Any future release, update, or other addition to functionality of the Services will be subject to these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services or any part thereof.
To use certain features of our Services, you may be required to create a Shway account (an “Account”) and provide us with certain other information about yourself as set forth in the Privacy Policy. You are solely responsible for the information associated with your Account and anything that happens related to your Account. You must maintain the security of your Account and immediately notify Shway if you discover or suspect that someone has accessed your Account without your permission. We recommend that you use a strong password that is used only with your Account and enable two-factor authentication. You will not license, sell, or transfer your Account without our prior written approval.
The Services may contain information, text, links, graphics, photos, videos, audio, streams, software, tools, or other materials (“Content”), including Content created with or submitted to the Services by you or through your Account (“Your Content”). We take no responsibility for and we do not expressly or implicitly endorse, support, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any of Your Content. By submitting Your Content to the Services, you represent and warrant that you have all rights, power, and authority necessary to grant the rights to Your Content contained within these Terms. Because you alone are responsible for Your Content, you may expose yourself to liability if you post or share Content without all necessary rights.
You retain any ownership rights you have in Your Content, but you grant Shway the following license to use that Content:
When Your Content is created with or submitted to the Services, you grant us a worldwide, royalty- free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, copy, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works of, distribute, store, perform, and display Your Content and any name, username, voice, or likeness provided in connection with Your Content in all media formats and channels now known or later developed anywhere in the world. This license includes the right for us to make Your Content available for syndication, broadcast, distribution, or publication by other companies, organizations, or individuals who partner with Shway. You also agree that we may remove metadata associated with Your Content, and you irrevocably waive any claims and assertions of moral rights or attribution with respect to Your Content.
Any ideas, suggestions, and feedback about Shway or our Services that you provide to us are entirely voluntary, and you agree that Shway may use such ideas, suggestions, and feedback without compensation or obligation to you.
Although we have no obligation to screen, edit, or monitor Your Content, we may, in our sole discretion, delete or remove Your Content at any time and for any reason, including for violating these Terms, violating our Content Policy, or if you otherwise create or are likely to create liability for us.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services, which may be posted by advertisers, our affiliates, our partners, or other users (“Third-Party Content”). Third-Party Content is not under our control, and we are not responsible for any third party’s websites, products, or services. Your use of Third-Party Content is at your own risk and you should make any investigation you feel necessary before proceeding with any transaction in connection with such Third-Party Content.
The Services may also contain sponsored Third-Party Content or advertisements. The type, degree, and targeting of advertisements are subject to change, and you acknowledge and agree that we may place advertisements in connection with the display of any Content or information on the Services, including Your Content.
If you choose to use the Services to conduct a promotion, including a contest or sweepstakes (“Promotion”), you alone are responsible for conducting the Promotion in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including creating official rules, offer terms, eligibility requirements, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations which govern the Promotion (such as licenses, registrations, bonds, and regulatory approval). Your Promotion must state that the Promotion is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or associated with Shway, and the rules for your Promotion must require each entrant or participant to release Shway from any liability related to the Promotion. You acknowledge and agree that we will not assist you in any way with your Promotion, and you agree to conduct your Promotion at your own risk.
During the use of Services, you will also have access to our chat feature to be able to communicate with other users on the Platform. We are not responsible for any liability or issues arising out of these chats and communications. If you may any plans, exchange any phone numbers, addresses and other personal information, you do so at your own risk and we are not responsible or liable for any loss or injury that arise to you due to such communications or independent plans. Remember while chatting or communicating:
share limited information,
Be respectful;
Do not harass or abuse;
Follow our code of conduct, these terms and conditions and our policy;
Do not discriminate and / or make the other user uncomfortable;
Do not force anyone to meet/ share personal data / financial information;
Do not commit any fraud;
Do not impersonate any person and use your correct name and identity; and
Know that you are responsible for any plans you make with any other user through our Platform.
When using or accessing the Services, you must comply with these Terms and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Please review the Content Policy, which is incorporated by this reference into, and made a part of, these Terms and contain Shway’s rules about prohibited content and conduct. In addition to what is prohibited in the Content Policy, you may not do any of the following:
Use the Services in any manner that could interfere with, disable, disrupt, overburden, or otherwise impair the Services;
Gain access to (or attempt to gain access to) another user’s Account or any non-public portions of the Services, including the computer systems or networks connected to or used together with the Services;
Upload, transmit, or distribute to or through the Services any viruses, worms, malicious code, or other software intended to interfere with the Services, including its security-related features;
Use the Services to violate applicable law or infringe any person’s or entity’s intellectual property rights or any other proprietary rights;
Access, search, or collect data from the Services by any means (automated or otherwise) except as permitted in these Terms or in a separate agreement with Shway (we conditionally grant permission to crawl the Services in accordance with the parameters set forth in our robots.txt file, but scraping the Services without Shway’s prior written consent is prohibited); or
Abuse, harass or stalk others on our Platform including during any communications and chats with other users;
Unnecessary contact and / or post content not relevant to Shway communities; and / or
Use the Services in any manner that we reasonably believe to be an abuse of or fraud on Shway or any payment system.
We encourage you to report content or conduct that you believe violates these Terms or our Content Policy. We also support the responsible reporting of security vulnerabilities. To report a security issue, please email support@letshway.com.
There are no fees for the use of many aspects of the Services. However, some services, features, and products may be available for purchase (“Paid Services”). In addition to these Terms, by purchasing or using Paid Services, you further agree to the below conditions:
You may submit your debit card, credit card, or other payment information (your “Payment Information”) via our Services to purchase Paid Services. Shway accepts certain payment methods that may vary by
depending on services. We use third-party payment processors to process your Payment Information (our “Payment Partners”).
If you submit your Payment Information, you agree that:
Your Payment Information is true and correct;
You are authorized to use your Payment Information;
You will pay for the Paid Services (including any applicable taxes, fees, and costs) by the payment due date;
You give us and our Payment Partners permission to charge you for the Paid Services, using your Payment Information, when payment is due for the full amount of the purchase (including any applicable taxes, fees, and costs);
We may retain and share your Payment Information with our Payment Partners in order to process your purchase of Paid Services; and
We may retain and use your Payment Information (including any information about you and your Payment Information provided to us by our Payment Partners) to provide you with notices and disclosures relating to renewals, recurring charges, and changes affecting your purchase.
If you purchase any Paid Services via our Payment Partners, then that purchase may be further subject to the legal terms and privacy policies of the applicable Payment Partners. For purchases via our Payment Partners, your billing relationship will be directly with the applicable Payment Partner. Any fees charged for Paid Services will be billed by the applicable Payment Partner using the payment method you have provided that Payment Partner.
Payment are subject to applicable taxes.
We can change the fees and other commissions as applied to services and goods. All purchases are final, non-refundable, and non-returnable to the furthest extent permitted by law. Shway does not have an obligation to refund or credit for partially used billing periods.
Shway respects the intellectual property of others and requires that users of our Services do the same. We have a policy that includes the removal of any infringing material from the Services and for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users of our Services who are repeat infringers. If you believe that anything on our Services infringes a copyright or a trademark that you own or control, you may notify Shway’s at support@letshway.com
If we remove Your Content in response to a copyright or trademark notice, we will notify you. If you believe Your Content was wrongly removed due to a mistake or misidentification in a copyright notice, you can send a counter notification. However, Shway’s decision in such matter shall be final and binding.
Further, the Services are owned and operated by Shway. The visual interfaces, graphics, design, compilation, information, data, computer code, products, services, trademarks, and all other elements of the Services (“Materials”) provided by Shway are protected by intellectual property and other laws. All Materials included in the Services are the property of Shway or its third-party licensors. You acknowledge and agree that you shall not acquire any ownership rights whatsoever by downloading Materials or by purchasing Paid Services. Except as expressly authorized by Shway, you shall not make use of the Materials. Shway reserves all rights to the Materials not granted expressly in these Terms.
Except to the extent prohibited by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Shway, its affiliates, and their respective, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, third-party service providers, and licensors (the “Shway Entities”) harmless from and against any claim or demand made by any third party, and any related liability, damage, loss, and expense (including costs and attorneys’ fees) due to, arising out of, or in connection with: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms;
(c) your violation of applicable laws or regulations; or (d) Your Content. We reserve the right to control the defense of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, LEGAL, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. THE Shway ENTITIES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, OR ERROR FREE. Shway DOES NOT CONTROL, ENDORSE, OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR LINKED TO THE SERVICES OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR USER, INCLUDING MODERATORS. WHILE Shway ATTEMPTS TO MAKE YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES SAFE, WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE Shway ENTITIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THOSE ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY COMMUNITY EVENT, ANY CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE ON THE SERVICES THAT IS ALLEGED TO BE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL AND / OR ANY PLANS YOU MAKE INDEPENDENTOF Shway INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER USERS ON THE PLATFORM. ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOU, ANY LOSS, LIABLITY, INJURY, ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE OR COMPUTER SYSTEM, OR RESULTING LOSS OF DATA. IN NO EVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE Shway ENTITIES EXCEED THE GREATER OF INR 5,000 OR ANY AMOUNT YOU PAID Shway IN THE PREVIOUS 1 MONTH FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION WILL APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING THOSE BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE Shway ENTITIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF ANY REMEDY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
We may make changes to these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the revised Terms and update the Effective Date above. If the changes, in our sole discretion, are material, we may also notify you by sending an email to the address associated with your Account (if you have chosen to provide an email address) or by otherwise providing you with notice through our Services. By continuing to access or use the Services on or after the Effective Date of the revised Terms, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop accessing and using our Services before the changes become effective.
Because we offer a variety of Services, you may be asked to agree to additional terms, policies, guidelines, or rules before using a specific product or service offered by Shway (collectively, “Additional Terms”). All Additional Terms are incorporated by this reference into, and made a part of, these Terms, and to the extent any Additional Terms conflict with these Terms, the Additional Terms govern with respect to your use of the corresponding Services. Explicitly, you are also subject to our: (i) code of conduct available at
letshway.com ; (ii) our policies available at letshway.com
You may terminate these Terms at any time and for any reason by deleting your Account and discontinuing use of all Services. If you stop using the Services without deactivating your Account, your Account may be deactivated due to prolonged inactivity.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we may suspend or terminate your Account or ability to access or use the Services at any time for any or no reason, including for violating these Terms or our Content Policy.
The following sections will survive any termination of these Terms or of your Account: Your Content, Things You Cannot Do, Indemnity, Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability, Governing Law and Venue, Termination, and Miscellaneous.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference into these Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your access to and use of the Services. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the unenforceable part will be given effect to the greatest extent possible, and the remaining parts will remain in full force and effect. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our consent. We may freely assign any of our rights and obligations under these Terms.
Headings are used in these Terms for reference only and will not be considered when interpreting them. For purposes of these Terms: (a) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation;” (b) the words “such as,” “for example,” “e.g.,” and any derivatives of those words will mean by way of example and the items that follow these words will not be deemed an exhaustive list; and (c) the word “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or” and the terms “or,” “any,” and “either” are not exclusive. No ambiguity will be construed against any party based on a claim that the party drafted the language.
These Terms are a legally-binding agreement between you and Shway. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@letshway.com.