Terms of Service
0. Definitions
- “Salzer Group” means, collectively:
- Salzer Technologies Limited, Chennai, India;
- Salzer Technologies Inc., Herndon, Virginia, USA; and
- Salzer Technologies LLC-FZ, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- “Salzer Entity” means any one of the above legal entities.
- “Salzer”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers, as applicable, to:
- Salzer Technologies Limited in its role as operator of the Site; and/or
- the particular Salzer Entity that you have entered into a separate written agreement with or that otherwise provides services to you.
- “You” or “your” means the individual accessing or using the Site, or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf that individual accesses or uses the Site.
- “Services” means any consulting, software development, support, managed services, or other professional services that any Salzer Entity may describe on the Site or provide under a separate written agreement.
- “User Content” means any information, text, data, images, documents, or other materials that you upload, submit, post, or otherwise make available via the Site.
1. Who We Are and Scope of These Terms
1.3 Scope. These Terms govern your use of the Site and the Content only. Any provision of Services by a Salzer Entity is subject to a separate written agreement (for example, a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) and/or Statement of Work (“SOW”)) between you and the relevant Salzer Entity. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the terms of a duly executed MSA/SOW, the MSA/SOW will prevail for the Services covered by it.
2. Acceptance of Terms
- you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy;
- you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher; and
- if you are using the Site on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you have authority to bind that entity, and “you” will refer to that entity.
3. Eligibility and Compliance with Laws
3.1 Eligibility. You may use the Site only if you can legally form a binding contract under applicable law.
3.2 Compliance with Laws. You are solely responsible for compliance with all laws, regulations, and rules that apply to your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- data protection and privacy laws;
- intellectual property laws;
- export control and sanctions laws; and
- any other applicable local, state, national, or international laws.
4. License and Permitted Use of the Site
4.1 License Grant. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site and view the Content for your personal or internal business purposes only.
- use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose;
- use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or any related systems or networks;
- use any robot, spider, scraper, crawler, or other automated means or interface not provided by us to access the Site or extract data from the Site without our express prior written consent;
- reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any portion of the Site, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
- bypass, circumvent, or attempt to defeat any security or access control features of the Site;
- frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any part of the Site into any other website or service without our prior written consent;
- upload, post, or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code; or
- use the Site to transmit unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation.
5. No Offer; Services Subject to Separate Agreement
5.1 Informational and Marketing Purpose Only. The Content is provided for general information and marketing purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (including legal, financial, tax, or technical advice), and you should not rely on it as such.
5.2 No Offer or Commitment. Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer, guarantee, or commitment by any Salzer Entity to provide any particular product or service, or to enter into any business relationship. Any Services are subject to separate commercial terms agreed in writing between you and the relevant Salzer Entity.
5.3 Precedence of Service Agreements. If you have entered into an MSA, SOW, or other written agreement with a Salzer Entity, the terms of that agreement will govern the provision of Services and will prevail over these Terms in case of any inconsistency relating to such Services.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Ownership. Except for User Content (as defined below), the Site and all Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, software, and the selection and arrangement thereof, are owned by or licensed to one or more Salzer Entities and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of India, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and other jurisdictions.
6.2 Limited Rights. Except for the limited license granted in Section 4, you are not granted any right, title, or interest in or to the Site or the Content. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any Content without our prior written consent or as expressly permitted by these Terms.
6.3 Trademarks. “Salzer Technologies” and any related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks or service marks of one or more Salzer Entities. Other names, logos, and marks used on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use any such trademarks, service marks, logos, or trade dress without the prior written consent of the applicable owner.
7. User Accounts
7.1 Account Creation. To access certain features of the Site (for example, demo requests, support portals, or client areas), you may be required to create an account and provide certain information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep such information up to date.
7.2 Account Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must promptly notify us of any actual or suspected unauthorized use of your account or any security breach.
7.3 Account Suspension or Termination. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend, disable, or terminate your account or access to the Site at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or abusive activity, or for any other legitimate business reason.
8. User Content
- you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit the User Content;
- your User Content does not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party; and
- your User Content does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
8.2 License to Salzer. By uploading, posting, or otherwise making User Content available on or through the Site, you grant to the Salzer Entity operating or supporting the relevant portion of the Site, and its affiliates, a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, publish, translate, publicly perform, publicly display, and distribute such User Content as reasonably necessary for operating, maintaining, improving, and providing the Site and related services, including for internal analytics and security purposes.
8.3 No Obligation to Monitor. We do not undertake any obligation to monitor User Content. However, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove, block, or modify any User Content that we believe violates these Terms, is unlawful, or may otherwise expose any Salzer Entity to liability.
9. Careers Section and Recruitment
- you authorize the Salzer Entities to use such information for recruitment, evaluation, and hiring purposes and to retain it for a reasonable period for consideration for current and future opportunities, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law;
- you represent that all information provided is true, accurate, and not misleading; and
- you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee an interview, employment, or engagement, and does not create an employment contract or other form of relationship unless and until a separate written agreement is entered into with the relevant Salzer Entity.
10. Privacy and Cookies
11. Third-Party Websites, Services, and Open-Source Components
11.1 Third-Party Links. The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by any Salzer Entity. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access and use such third-party websites or services at your own risk.
11.2 Third-Party and Open-Source Components. The Site may incorporate or provide access to certain third-party or open-source software, libraries, or services. Your use of those components may be subject to additional terms and conditions provided by the relevant third parties or open-source licenses. To the extent required by such licenses, those licenses will govern your use of the relevant components.
12. Security
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
- THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS;
- THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
- ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR
- THE CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT.
14. Limitation of Liability
14.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY SALZER ENTITY, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SALZER PARTIES”), BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE;
- ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE;
- ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE; OR
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR USER CONTENT.
14.2 Aggregate Liability Cap. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ALL SALZER PARTIES TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD 100.00) OR THE EQUIVALENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY. THIS IS A TOTAL AGGREGATE LIMIT, NOT A PER-CLAIM OR PER-INCIDENT LIMIT.
14.3 Jurisdictional Limitations. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE LIABILITY OF THE SALZER PARTIES WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
14.4 Separate Entity Liability. Each Salzer Entity shall be liable only for its own acts and omissions and only where such liability arises in connection with the Site or Services provided by that particular Salzer Entity. No Salzer Entity shall be jointly or severally liable for the acts, omissions, or obligations of any other Salzer Entity except as expressly provided in a written agreement signed by such entity.
15. Indemnification
- your access to or use of the Site;
- your violation of these Terms;
- your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party; or
- any User Content you submit, upload, post, or otherwise make available via the Site.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
16.1 Governing Law for Site Use. These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site (and not governed by a separate written agreement) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.
16.2 Amicable Resolution. The parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms through negotiations.
16.3 Arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within thirty (30) days, it shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Chennai, India, in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Indian Council of Arbitration then in force. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with those Rules. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
16.4 Injunctive and Interim Relief. Nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from seeking interim or injunctive relief, including specific performance or other equitable relief, from any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or other legitimate interests.
16.5 Service Agreements. If you have entered into a separate written agreement (such as an MSA or SOW) with a Salzer Entity, the governing law and dispute resolution provisions in that agreement will apply to any disputes arising out of or relating to the Services provided under that agreement and shall prevail over this Section in the event of any conflict.
17. Termination
- your actual or suspected breach of these Terms;
- your misuse of the Site; or
- our decision to discontinue the Site or any part thereof.
17.2 By You. You may stop using the Site at any time. If you have an account, you may request account closure in accordance with any procedures we may provide.
- your right to access and use the Site will immediately cease; and
- any licenses granted to you under these Terms will automatically terminate.
18. Changes to the Site and to These Terms
18.1 Changes to the Site. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site, or introduce new features or limitations, at any time without prior notice.
18.2 Changes to These Terms. We may update or modify these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will provide notice by, for example, updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms and/or posting a notice on the Site, and, where appropriate, by sending you an email if you have an account.
19. General Provisions
19.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein or made available on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the relevant Salzer Entity with respect to your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements regarding such use.
19.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitral tribunal of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19.3 No Waiver. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term, and any failure to assert a right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
19.4 Assignment. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction, including to any Salzer Entity or successor in interest (for example, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets).
19.5 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and any Salzer Entity.
19.6 Language. These Terms are drafted in English. If these Terms are translated into any other language and there is any inconsistency between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall prevail to the extent permitted by applicable law.
20. Contact Us
Nandanam, Chennai – 600035
Tamil Nadu, India
- Email: info@salzertechnologies.com
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United States
Salzer Technologies Inc.
#503 Carlisle Drive, Ste 125,
Herndon, VA 20170 -
United Arab Emirates
Salzer Technologies LLC-FZ
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor,
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba,
Dubai