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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: [18-08-2025]

Welcome to India Tourism Forum (ITF).

By accessing or using our website, indiatourismforum.com, and any related platforms, forums, services, or membership features (collectively “the Platform”), you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue using the Platform.

1. Definitions

  • “ITF / We / Us / Our” refers to India Tourism Forum.

  • “User / You” refers to any visitor, member, or participant on the platform.

  • “Member” refers to users who register or subscribe to ITF services.

  • “Content” includes posts, comments, articles, files, images, profiles, and all materials uploaded by users.

2. Eligibility & Membership

  • You must be 18 years or older to use the Platform.

  • You must provide accurate, complete, and updated information during registration.

  • ITF reserves the right to approve, reject, or revoke membership at its discretion, especially for fraudulent or misleading information.

  • Membership benefits, features, or pricing (if any) may be updated or modified with prior notice.

3. Use of the Platform

You agree NOT to:

  • Post or share false, misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate content.

  • Violate any applicable laws or tourism regulations.

  • Impersonate any person, company, or government body.

  • Distribute spam, promotional content, or advertising without permission.

  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with website functionality.

  • Copy or scrape member data, content, listings, or resources for commercial use without consent.

You may use ITF only for:

  • Networking within the tourism industry

  • Knowledge sharing

  • Learning and collaboration

  • Professional growth

  • Tourism-related discussions

4. Forum Participation Rules

When posting on forums, Q&As, or discussions:

  • Be respectful and professional.

  • Avoid abusive, vulgar, or offensive language.

  • Do not attack individuals, communities, or organizations.

  • Only share verified information; avoid misinformation.

  • You are responsible for the content you publish.

  • ITF may edit or remove posts that violate guidelines.

Repeated violations may result in account suspension or removal.

5. Content Ownership & Intellectual Property

User Content

  • You retain ownership of your posts, images, documents, and submissions.

  • By uploading content, you grant ITF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content for platform-related purposes.

ITF Content

All content published by ITF including:

  • Website text

  • Graphics

  • Branding

  • Tools

  • Data

  • Layout

  • Videos

  • Designs

is protected under copyright laws.

You may not copy, republish, or reuse ITF content without written permission.

6. Third-Party Links & External Sites

The Platform may contain links to:

  • Tour operators

  • Travel agents

  • Hotels/resorts

  • Government websites

  • Partner portals

  • External resources

ITF does not control or guarantee:

  • Accuracy of third-party information

  • Safety of external websites

  • Their privacy policies

  • Their terms of service

Users must review third-party policies independently.

7. Payments, Subscriptions & Fees (If Applicable)

If ITF offers paid membership or services:

  • All fees will be clearly mentioned.

  • By subscribing, you agree to the pricing, billing cycle, and renewal terms.

  • Membership fees are generally non-refundable, unless stated otherwise for specific cases.

  • ITF may change pricing or features with reasonable prior notice.

(If you want, I can add a refund policy section depending on your business model.)

8. Limitation of Liability

India Tourism Forum (ITF) is not responsible for:

  • Any loss, damage, or disputes arising from interactions between members.

  • Misinformation posted by users or third parties.

  • Business losses or decisions made based on forum discussions.

  • Downtime, technical issues, or data loss due to server problems or cyber-attacks.

The Platform is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold ITF harmless from any claims, damages, legal fees, or losses arising from:

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Misuse of the Platform

  • Posting unlawful or infringing content

  • Interactions with other users or third parties

10. Account Suspension or Termination

ITF reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violating platform rules

  • Misusing membership

  • Fraudulent behavior

  • Misrepresentation of identity or business

  • Posting harmful or illegal content

Termination may occur without prior notice in severe cases.

11. Changes to Terms & Conditions

ITF may update these Terms periodically.

Updated terms will be posted on this page with an “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdictions of courts located in Ernakulam, Kochi​

13. Contact Us

For concerns, questions, or legal requests, contact:

India Tourism Forum – Support & Compliance Team

Email: info@indiatourismforum.com

Website: www.indiatourismforum.com`