Terms & Conditions for Bloom

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website [https://bloom.tendtoyourgarden.xyz] (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"), you agree to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. In the event that you do not consent to these Terms and Conditions, we kindly request you to refrain from using the Website. These terms are an agreement between you and Bloom. The words “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Bloom.

Changes to Terms

We explicitly retain the prerogative to amend or revise these Terms and Conditions at our sole discretion, without prior notice. Your ongoing use of the Website after such modifications shall be construed as your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions. It is incumbent upon you to periodically review these Terms and Conditions.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is additionally governed by our Privacy Policy, which is accessible at https://bloom.tendtoyourgarden.xyz/terms-and-conditions#privacy-policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand the modalities under which we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Additionally, in compliance with EU data protection standards, as defined by the European Commission, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, ensuring that your data is handled in accordance with relevant data protection regulations.

Use of the Website

Minimum Age Requirement: To use the services of this website, you must be 18 years of age.

Lawful Use: By accessing the Website, you pledge to employ it solely for lawful purposes and in compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations.

User-Generated Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you post on the Website, and you agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing on intellectual property rights, or violating any third-party rights.

Third-Party Content: You acknowledge that the Website may encompass content provided by third parties, and we explicitly do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of such content.

Copyright Identification: Users of the Website who post, upload, or share text-based content with a character limit of 300 characters or less (hereinafter referred to as "User-Generated Content") may, at their sole discretion, opt to identify their copyrighted work posted on this Website by incorporating the phrase "copyright [name of copyright holder]" at either the commencement or conclusion of the User-Generated Content. This identification option is voluntary and is designed to function as a self-initiated measure by the user to safeguard their intellectual property rights. You therefore retain ownership of your user-generated content, but you grant Bloom a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Website.

Removal of User-Generated Content: Bloom reserves the right to remove user-generated content that violates these Terms and Conditions or applicable laws.

Email Communication Consent: By signing up on Bloom, you (the user) provide your consent to receive emails, information, and updates from us (Bloom). You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time through the provided unsubscribe mechanism.

Use of Cookies

We employ the use of cookies. By accessing the website, you agree to use cookies in agreement with our Privacy Policy. Cookies are a standard feature used by most interactive websites to facilitate the retrieval of user information for subsequent visits. These cookies enhance the functionality of specific sections of our website. Certain affiliates or advertising associates may also employ cookies.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, artwork, audio, video, and software, is the property of Bloom and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, except where users have voluntarily identified their copyrighted work in accordance with the clause regarding User-Generated Content.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or display any content from the Website without our prior written consent.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

The website hosts content from other users and we shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on the Website.

In the event that you encounter any hyperlinks or user-generated content on our Website that you deem offensive for any reason or that you believe may infringe upon your copyright, you are at liberty to contact us for their removal or copyright-related concerns. While we will consider and evaluate requests to eliminate such content or links, we are not obligated to do so or to furnish direct responses.

Given that the Website contains content contributed by multiple users, we are unable to ensure the correctness or accuracy of the information on this platform. Since the Website and its associated information and services are provided without charge, we will not bear liability for any nature of loss or damage.

To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions concerning our Website and its utilization. Nothing in this disclaimer will:
limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;
limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bloom shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.

Indemnification

You hereby agree to indemnify and hold Bloom harmless against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of your use of the Website or any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be filed in the state court located in Mumbai.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at experience[at]thunderandlightning.xyz

PRIVACY POLICY: BLOOM

At Bloom, accessible from https://bloom.tendtoyourgarden.xyz, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Bloom and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for users of our website with regard to the information that they share and/or collect in Bloom. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information we collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide includes your name, (to identify the user), email (to ensure uniqueness of each account), and date of birth (so nobody below 18 years can access the platform). If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.

How we use your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including:
To provide, operate, and maintain our website
To improve, personalize, and expand our website
To understand and analyze how you use our website
To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
To communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
To send you emails
To find and prevent fraud

Log Files

Bloom adheres to established industry standards by using standard log file procedures. These log files record interactions initiated by visitors when accessing our website. It is noteworthy that this practice is commonplace among hosting companies and forms an integral part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected via these log files includes, but is not limited to, internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and, in some instances, the number of clicks. It is crucial to underscore that this data is devoid of any personally identifiable information. The primary objective behind this data collection is to facilitate trend analysis, administer the website, monitor users' navigation patterns on the platform, and compile demographic information for statistical purposes in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable data protection regulations.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Bloom, like any other website, uses "cookies." These small, encrypted data files serve the purpose of storing information, which includes visitors' information, preferences and the specific pages of the website accessed or visited by the visitor. The utilization of this information is aimed at enabling and enhancing the user experience by tailoring our web page content to align with visitors' account details and other relevant data points.

Please note that your continued use of the website implies your consent to the deployment of cookies for these purposes. You have the option to manage and control cookie preferences through your individual browser settings.

Third Party Privacy Policies

Bloom's Privacy Policy is exclusively applicable to the services provided directly by Bloom and does not extend to cover other advertisers or external websites. As a result, we strongly recommend that you review the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party advertising servers for comprehensive insights into their practices, which may encompass guidance on opting out of specific options. Furthermore, it is worth noting that you retain the autonomy to disable cookies through the settings available within your individual web browser. For more comprehensive information regarding the management of cookies, specifically tailored to different web browsers, we suggest consulting the respective websites affiliated with those browsers. This approach empowers users with detailed knowledge and control over their cookie preferences while navigating the online environment.

Age Restriction

Ensuring the safety of children on the internet is a paramount concern for us. We wholeheartedly encourage parents and legal guardians to actively observe, participate in, and monitor and guide their children's online activities.

To uphold this commitment, Bloom does not intentionally collect any Personal Identifiable Information from individuals under the age of 18. Our website is exclusively intended for use by individuals aged 18 years or older. If you suspect that your child, who is under 18 years of age, has mistakenly provided such information on our website, we earnestly request you to promptly contact us. Be assured that we will make every reasonable effort to expeditiously remove such information from our records, thereby upholding the privacy and security of minors.

GDPR Privacy Policy (Data Protection Rights)

We are committed to ensuring that you are fully informed about your data protection rights in accordance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a user, you are entitled to the following rights:
The Right to Access: You have the right to free information about your stored personal data, their origin, recipient, and the purpose of data processing.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of any information you believe to be inaccurate. Additionally, you can request the completion of any information you consider incomplete.
The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data under certain conditions.
The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have further questions regarding your personal data, you can contact us at any time using the contact information provided in our imprint. We will respond to your request within one month.