Ownership
Welcome to the Web site at www.collins.in. (‘Site’) which is owned by HarperCollins Publishers India Private Limited (formerly known as HarperCollins Publishers India Limited)(‘HCI’). This Site is operated by HCI, and materials on the Site are owned, for the most part, by HCI. The Site may also include materials owned by third parties and posted on the Site by virtue of a license, grant or some other form of agreement between the third party and HCI.
HCI has created this Site for your personal enjoyment, entertainment, education and other non-commercial viewing only. However, you are only authorized to access this Site or to use the materials contained in the Site (regardless of whether your access or use is intended) if you agree to abide by all applicable laws, and to these Terms of Use which constitute an Agreement between you and HCP. Please read these Terms of Use carefully and save them. Any other use, including the downloading, reproduction, copying, modification, distribution, republication, display or performance, of the content of this Site is strictly prohibited. If you do not agree with them, you should leave this Site immediately. Any questions or comments regarding, or problems with, this Site should be sent to the Site Administrator at admin@harpercollins.in.
HCI reserves the right to modify or amend this Agreement without notice at any time. It is therefore important that you read this page regularly to ensure you are updated as to any changes.
If you become aware of misuse of this Site by any person, please contact the Site Administrator with your concerns.
Copyright:
© HarperCollinsPublishers India Ltd. 2005-2019.
Trademarks:
“HarperCollins”, “HarperCollinsPublishers“, [“fire and water”], and “Collins” “Collins Gem”, “Thorsons”, “Thorsons.com”, “Element”, “Flamingo”, “Fourth Estate/4th Estate”, “Voyager”, “Collins Willow”, “Cobuild”, “Bank of English” and “Halliwells” are registered trademarks or trademarks of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK and no users of this site are permitted to copy or reproduce these trademarks, or allow anyone else to do so for any reason, without the prior written consent.
Disclaimer Of Liability And Warranties:
While HCI does its best to ensure the optimal performance of the Site, you agree that you use this Site and rely on material contained in this Site at your own risk.
The Site, and all materials in this Site, are provided ‘as is’ and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, are provided without warranties of any kind either express or implied. This means, without limitation, that HCI DOES NOT WARRANT that the Site is fit for any particular purpose; that the functions contained in the materials in the Site will be uninterrupted; that defects will be corrected; that the Site is free of viruses and other harmful components or that the Site is accurate, error free or reliable.
You acknowledge that HCI, its parents and affiliates together with their respective employees, agents, directors, officers and shareholders, IS NOT LIABLE for any delays, inaccuracies, failures, errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, viruses, communication line failures or for the theft, destruction, damage or unauthorized access to your computer system or network.
You acknowledge that HCI is not liable for any defamatory, offensive or illegal conduct or material found in connection with this Site, including such conduct or material transmitted by any means by any other person.
You acknowledge that HCI is not liable for any damages, including, without limitation, direct, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, in connection with or arising from your use or from your inability to use the Site.
Indemnification:
By using this Site, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold HCI , its parents and affiliates together with their respective employees, agents, directors, officers and shareholders, from and against all the liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of your use of this Site, your breach or alleged breach of this Agreement or your breach or alleged breach of the copyright, trademark, proprietary or other rights of third parties.
Applicable Law:
This Site, including the content and information contained herein, shall be governed by the laws of India and the courts of India shall have an exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this Site.
Variations:
HCI expressly reserves the right to make changes to this Site and the disclaimer, terms of use, digital piracy and other policy at any time.
On-Line Privacy:
HCI wishes to treat the personal details of all users of this Site with respect, as well as treating it in accordance with the law.
