These Terms and Conditions, along with privacy policy or other terms (“Terms”) constitute a binding agreement by and between BEHTAR TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED or “GyanTV”, ( “Website Owner” “Mobile App Owner” or “we” or “us” or “our”) and you (“you” or “your”) and relate to your use of our website, goods (as applicable), Mobile App or services (as applicable) (collectively, “Services”).
By using our Mobile App and availing the Services, you agree that you have read and accepted these Terms (including the Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time and without assigning any reason. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms to stay informed of updates.
If you do not agree to any of these terms, the GyanTV Privacy Policy, or the Community Guidelines, please do not use the Service. The Service is provided by GyanTV, which, along with its products and services, is referred to as “GyanTV” in these Terms of Service. Nothing in these Terms of Service shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.
The use of this Mobile App or availing of our Services is subject to the following terms of use:
To access and use the Services, you agree to provide true, accurate and complete information to us during and after registration, and you shall be responsible for all acts done through the use of your registered account.
Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials offered on this Mobile App are through the Services, for any specific purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly exclude in liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Your use of our Services and the Mobile App is solely at your own risk and discretion. You are required to independently assess and ensure that the Services meet your requirements.
The contents of the Mobile App and the Services are proprietary to Us and you will not have any authority to claim any intellectual property rights, title, or interest in its contents.
You acknowledge that unauthorized use of the Mobile App or the Services may lead to action against you as per these Terms or applicable laws.
You agree to pay us the charges associated with availing the Services.
You agree not to use the Mobile App and/ or Services for any purpose that is unlawful, illegal or forbidden by these Terms, or Indian or local laws that might apply to you.
You agree and acknowledge that Mobile App and the Services may contain links to other third party websites. On accessing these links, you will be governed by the terms of use, privacy policy and such other policies of such third party websites.
You understand that upon initiating a transaction for availing the Services you are entering into a legally binding and enforceable contract with the us for the Services.
Services
These Terms of Service govern all users' access to and use of the Service, including those contributing Content. "Content" refers to text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, audio, music, videos, audiovisual works, interactive features, and other materials you may view, access, or contribute to the Service. The Service encompasses all features of GyanTV, including but not limited to its products, software, and services offered through the GyanTV app or website, such as GyanTV channels, the "Emendable Player," the "Uploader," and other related applications.
The Service may include links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by GyanTV. GyanTV does not oversee or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these external websites. Furthermore, GyanTV neither censors nor edits the content of third-party sites. By using the Service, you agree to release GyanTV from any liability arising from your use of third-party websites.
We encourage you to exercise caution when navigating away from the Service and to review the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of any other websites you visit.
GyanTV Accounts
To access certain features of the Service, you need to create a GyanTV Account. Using another person's account without their explicit permission is strictly prohibited. When setting up your account, you are required to provide accurate and complete information.
You are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account and must ensure your account password is kept secure. In the event of a security breach or unauthorized account usage, you must notify GyanTV immediately.
While GyanTV is not responsible for any losses you incur due to unauthorized use of your account, you may be held accountable for any losses suffered by GyanTV or other parties as a result of such unauthorized activity.
General Use of the Service—Permissions and Restrictions
GyanTV grants you permission to access and use the Service as outlined in these Terms of Service, provided you comply with the following conditions:
Content Distribution
You are not permitted to distribute any part of the Service or its Content in any medium without GyanTV’s prior written authorization. Exceptions apply if GyanTV explicitly provides functionality for such distribution, such as through the Emendable Player.
Modification of the Service
You must not alter, modify, or interfere with any part of the Service.
Content Access
Access to Content is restricted to the Service's designated video playback pages, the Emendable Player, or other methods explicitly authorized by GyanTV.
Commercial Use Restrictions
Using the Service for commercial purposes is prohibited without GyanTV’s prior written approval. Restricted activities include:
Selling access to the Service.
Selling advertising, sponsorships, or promotions within the Service or its Content.
Selling advertising, sponsorships, or promotions on ad-enabled blogs or websites displaying GyanTV Content, unless the page also includes sufficient independent material not obtained from GyanTV to justify such sales.
Permitted Commercial Uses
The following uses are allowed:
Uploading original content to GyanTV or maintaining an original channel to promote your business or creative projects.
Displaying GyanTV content via the Emendable Player on ad-enabled blogs or websites, providing compliance with advertising restrictions.
Any use expressly authorized in writing by GyanTV.
Emendable Player Use
If you integrate the Emendable Player into your app or website, you may not modify, extend, or block any part of its functionality, including links directing users back to the GyanTV app or website.
GyanTV Uploader
By using the GyanTV Uploader, you consent to automatic updates designed to improve and enhance its functionality. These updates may include bug fixes, new features, or entirely new software versions.
Automated Systems
The use of automated systems (e.g., robots, spiders, offline readers) to access the Service is prohibited if it generates more requests to GyanTV servers than a human can reasonably produce using a conventional web browser. Operators of public search engines may use spiders to create searchable indices of GyanTV materials, but not caches or archives, subject to GyanTV’s right to revoke this permission.
Data Collection and Solicitation
You are prohibited from collecting or harvesting personally identifiable information, such as account names, from the Service. Additionally, you may not use the Service's communication systems (e.g., comments, email) for commercial solicitation or solicit users for commercial purposes related to their Content.
Legal Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable laws when using the Service.
Service Changes
GyanTV reserves the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.
Your Use of Content
In addition to the general restrictions outlined above, the following specific conditions govern your use of Content on the Service:
Some Content available on the Service is provided by third-party content partners or as publicly accessible video feeds. This Content is offered on an "as-is, where-is" basis. GyanTV acts solely as a platform to deliver such Content in the form and manner authorized by the respective third parties. GyanTV does not claim ownership rights over such Content and assumes no liability for it.
Content is provided to you "AS IS" for informational and personal use only, as intended through the Service’s functionality and in compliance with these Terms of Service. You may not download Content unless GyanTV explicitly provides a “download” or similar option. Additionally, you are prohibited from copying, reproducing, publishing, adapting, distributing, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, selling, licensing, or otherwise exploiting any Content for any other purpose without prior written consent from GyanTV or the respective licensors. All rights not expressly granted in relation to the Service and Content are reserved by GyanTV and its licensors.
You must not circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of the Service or functionalities that restrict or prevent the use, copying, or distribution of Content or that enforce limitations on its usage.
When using the Service, you may encounter Content from various sources. GyanTV does not guarantee the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of this Content. You acknowledge that some Content may be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable. By using the Service, you waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against GyanTV in relation to such Content.
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless GyanTV, its owners, operators, affiliates, licensors, and licensees from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising out of your use of the Service or exposure to its Content.
Your Content and Conduct
As a GyanTV account holder, you may submit Content to the Service, including videos, thumbnails, and user comments. However, GyanTV does not guarantee the confidentiality of any Content you submit.
You are solely responsible for the Content you submit and the consequences of its publication on the Service. By submitting Content, you affirm, represent, and warrant that:
You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish the Content.
You grant GyanTV the necessary rights to publish and use the Content as outlined in these Terms of Service.
While you retain ownership of your Content, by submitting it to GyanTV, you grant GyanTV a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, adapt, transmit, and perform the Content. This license includes use for promoting and redistributing the Service in any media formats and channels. Additionally:
Other users of the Service are granted a non-exclusive license to access and use your Content through the Service, as permitted by its functionality and these Terms of Service.
Licenses granted for video Content terminate within a commercially reasonable period after you remove or delete the videos. However, GyanTV may retain server copies of deleted videos without displaying or distributing them.
Licenses granted for user comments are perpetual and irrevocable.
You agree not to submit Content containing copyrighted material or materials subject to third-party proprietary rights unless you have the necessary permissions or are legally entitled to do so.
All Content submitted must comply with GyanTV’s Community Guidelines and applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
Video or audiovisual Content uploaded to the Service will be processed by GyanTV in accordance with the GyanTV Data Processing Terms.
GyanTV does not endorse any user-submitted Content, opinions, recommendations, or advice. It disclaims all liability for such Content. GyanTV prohibits copyright infringement and intellectual property violations and will remove infringing Content upon receiving proper notification.
GyanTV reserves the right to remove any Content from the Service without prior notice.
Account Termination Policy
GyanTV will terminate a user's access to the Service if, under appropriate circumstances, the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.
GyanTV reserves the right to decide whether Content violates these Terms of Service for reasons other than copyright infringement, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscenity, or excessive length. GyanTV may at any time, without prior notice and in its sole discretion, remove such Content and/or terminate a user's account for submitting such material in violation of these Terms of Service.
Copyright Policy
GyanTV respects the intellectual property rights of others and we expect you to do the same.
Account Suspension or Termination
Your account may be suspended or terminated for multiple copyright violations or other violations of the Terms of Use.
Copyright Infringement Notification (DMCA Notice)
If you believe your copyright-protected work has been posted on GyanTV’s platform without authorization, you can submit a copyright infringement notification to our grievance officer. Your notification must include:
Provide your email address, physical address, or phone number so that we and the uploader of the work can contact you.
Include a clear and detailed description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, along with the URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing content.
Include a statement affirming that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
Declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Provide the physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized representative. You may type your full legal name (not a company name) to meet this requirement.
Submit the notification to our grievance officer via:
Email: support-gyantv@getlokalapp.com
Please note: Any information you include in your copyright infringement notification may be shared publicly by GyanTV or third parties.
Copyright Infringement Counter-Notification
If you receive a copyright infringement notice that you believe is incorrect, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
Provide your full legal name (not a company name), email address, physical address, and phone number. If acting as an authorized representative (e.g., an attorney), specify your relationship to the uploader.
Specify the location (including URLs) of the content that was removed or disabled.
Include the following statement:
"I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled."
Provide the physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized representative. You may type your full legal name to fulfill this requirement.
Submit your counter-notification via:
Email: support@gyantv.in
Important Notes:
The counter-notification process may take up to 10 business days. During this time, the copyright claimant may seek a court order to maintain the content’s removal.
GyanTV will forward the entire counter-notice, including your personal information, to the claimant. This information may be used by the claimant to file a lawsuit.
The decision to reinstate removed material lies solely with GyanTV.
Warranty Disclaimer
Your use of the Services is entirely at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GyanTV, its officers, directors, employees, and agents disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, related to the Services and your use of them. This includes but is not limited to warranties, conditions, terms, or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content on this site or any linked sites.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GyanTV assumes no liability or responsibility for:
Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content.
Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to or use of the Services.
Unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and any personal or financial information stored therein.
Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services.
Bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or other harmful elements that may be transmitted through the Services by third parties.
Errors or omissions in content or any loss or damage incurred as a result of content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Services.
GyanTV does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the Services, any linked services, or featured in banners or advertisements. GyanTV is not responsible for monitoring any transactions between you and third-party providers of products or services.
When engaging in any transactions or purchases, whether through any medium or environment, you are advised to exercise your best judgment and proceed with caution where necessary.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GyanTV, its officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages or losses arising from:
Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content.
Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to or use of the Services.
Unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and any personal or financial information stored within.
Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services.
Bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or similar harmful elements transmitted to or through the Services by third parties.
Errors or omissions in any content or any loss or damage incurred due to content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Services.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, including warranty, contract, tort, or otherwise, and regardless of whether GyanTV has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions where certain warranties, disclaimers, or conditions cannot legally be excluded, GyanTV limits its liability under such provisions to either re-supplying the Services or covering the cost of re-supplying the Services, to the extent permitted by law.
You acknowledge that GyanTV is not liable for content created or shared by third parties or for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct by others. The risk of harm or damage arising from such conduct lies solely with you.
The Services are operated by Behtar Technology Pvt. Ltd. from its facilities in India. GyanTV makes no representations about the suitability or availability of the Services in other locations. Users who access or use the Services from outside India do so at their own discretion and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GyanTV, its parent company, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from:
Your use of or access to the Service.
Your violation of these Terms of Service.
Your infringement of any third-party rights, including copyrights, property rights, or privacy rights.
Any claim that your Content caused harm or damage to a third party.
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms of Service and your use of the Service. GyanTV provides these Terms so that you understand the conditions of use and confirms that you had a reasonable opportunity to review and agree to them.
Ability to Accept the Terms of Service
By using the Service, you affirm that you are either over 18 years of age, an emancipated minor, or have legal parental or guardian consent, and possess the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Service. You also affirm that you are over the age of 13, as the Service is not intended for users under 13 years old. If you are under 13, do not use the Service, and consult with your parents to find suitable applications. GyanTV provides these Terms to ensure clarity on the conditions of use and confirms that you have had a reasonable opportunity to review and agree to them.
Assignment
These Terms of Service and any rights or licenses granted under them may not be transferred or assigned by you. However, GyanTV may assign these Terms without restriction.
General
The Service is considered to be based solely in India.
The Service is deemed a passive website that does not establish personal jurisdiction over GyanTV outside Bangalore, India.
Indian laws, excluding conflict-of-law principles, will govern these Terms of Service. Any disputes related to the Service must be resolved exclusively in the courts of Bangalore, India.
These Terms of Service, along with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by GyanTV, form the entire agreement between you and GyanTV regarding the Service.
If any term is found unenforceable, the remaining terms remain valid. GyanTV’s failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
You agree that any claim arising from the Services must be filed within 6 months of the cause of action; otherwise, it will be permanently barred.
Changes to the Terms
GyanTV reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at its sole discretion. If changes are material, GyanTV will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice before they take effect. Your continued use of the Service after revisions indicates your agreement to the updated terms. If you disagree with the new terms, you must stop using the Service.
Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or to request data deletion, you may contact us:
Email: support-gyantv@getlokalapp.com
Grievance Officer: Priya