Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to BuntsConnect.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at https://buntsconnect.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Service

BuntsConnect is an online community platform designed to connect members of the Bunt community. Our services include:

  • User Profiles: Create and maintain personal profiles
  • Groups: Join or create community groups based on interests, locations, or educational institutions
  • Activity Feed: Share updates, photos, and engage with other members
  • Forums: Participate in discussions on various topics
  • Messaging: Private messaging between members
  • Events: Discover and organize community events
  • Group Blogs: Publish and read blog posts within groups
  • Educational Resources: Access information about courses and institutions (e.g., UKS, Anna Leela, RPH colleges)
  • Product Listings: View products associated with community groups

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access most features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You must be at least 18 years old to register.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Termination

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

4. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

By using BuntsConnect, you agree NOT to:

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Harass, bully, or threaten other users
  • Share content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Spam, advertise, or solicit without permission
  • Upload viruses or malicious code
  • Attempt to access other users’ accounts
  • Use automated systems to access the platform without permission
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Post content that promotes discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, or ethnicity

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post. However, by posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our platform.

5.2 Our Content

All content provided by BuntsConnect, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

5.3 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at kaushik.kadam@bunts.edu.in with details of the alleged infringement.

6. Third-Party Services and Advertising

6.1 Google Advertising

We use Google Ads and Google Analytics to improve our services and display relevant advertisements. Google may collect and process data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

6.2 Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Advertising

We use Meta Pixel for advertising and analytics purposes. Meta may collect data as described in its Privacy Policy.

6.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues.

8.2 Content Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content or information shared by educational institutions.

8.3 No Professional Advice

Content on BuntsConnect is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or financial advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • BuntsConnect shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for damages arising from user interactions or third-party content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BuntsConnect, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your content or activities on the platform
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notification. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation in Mangalore, Karnataka
  3. If unresolved, courts in Mangalore, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BuntsConnect regarding your use of our services.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Last Updated: January 2026