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Disclaimer and Terms & Conditions for Vega Research

I. DISCLAIMER

1. Non Registration; No Professional Status

1.1 Vega Research is an informal, unincorporated entity based in India. We are not registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, the Companies Act, 2013, or any other statute.

1.2 All content on www.vegaresearch.in is produced exclusively by volunteers—primarily individuals under the age of eighteen—and does not reflect the opinions or advice of licensed financial advisers, chartered accountants, brokers, or any other regulated professionals.

2. Informational and Educational Purposes Only

2.1 The material provided on this website, including but not limited to articles, reports, analyses, commentary, data sets, graphics, and hyperlinks (collectively, “Content”), is strictly for general informational and educational purposes.

2.2 Under no circumstances shall any portion of our Content be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, financial instrument, or investment product.

3. No Warranty; “AS IS” Basis

3.1 ALL CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

3.2 We expressly disclaim any duty to update or revise any Content. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

4. Limitation of Liability

4.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VEGA RESEARCH, ITS AFFILIATES, VOLUNTEERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

  • (a) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT;
  • (b) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT;
  • (c) ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR WEBSITES LINKED FROM OR TO THIS SITE;
  • (d) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN RELIANCE THEREON.

5. External Links

5.1 Our website may contain links to third party resources. Such links are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Vega Research. We assume no responsibility or liability for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external sites.

6. Jurisdiction; Governing Law

6.1 This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

7. Foreign Donations and Tax Benefit Notice

7.1 Vega Research operates as an informal, unregistered nonprofit entity in India and does not accept foreign donations or contributions from outside India in compliance with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA). All donations received are strictly from domestic sources and are treated as voluntary, non-recurring contributions without conferring any entitlements, rights, goods, services, or access to donors beyond express acknowledgment. As Vega Research is not registered or recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Indian law, donors are not eligible for, and should not expect, any tax benefits or deductions on donations made to this initiative.

II. TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 By accessing or using www.vegaresearch.in (the "Site"), you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, our Disclaimer, and our Privacy Policy (if any). If you do not agree to all of these terms, you must cease use of the Site immediately.

2. Eligibility; Age Restriction

2.1 The Site is intended for users aged thirteen (13) years or older. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least thirteen (13) years of age. If you are under eighteen (18), you affirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Site.

3. User Conduct; Acceptable Use

3.1 You agree not to:

  • (a) Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law;
  • (b) Upload or transmit any materials containing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code;
  • (c) Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
  • (d) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.

4. Donations

4.1 We accept voluntary, non recurring donations solely via UPI and BuyMeACoffee. Donations are treated as charitable contributions to an informal nonprofit initiative and do not entitle donors to any goods, services, or special access.

4.2 All transactions are processed by third party payment platforms; we bear no responsibility for errors, delays, or failures arising from such platforms.

5. Privacy; Data Collection

5.1 No Personal Data Collection: We do not require, collect, store, or share any personal information from visitors. There is no registration, login, or user account functionality on the Site.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 All Content published on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and reports, is the exclusive property of Vega Research or its licensors, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Vega Research grants you a limited, non exclusive, non transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, non commercial use only.

6.3 Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or derivative use of the Content without the prior written consent of Vega Research is strictly prohibited.

7. Third Party Links and References

7.1 The Site may contain references or hyperlinks to third party websites, publications, data providers, or other resources. Such references are provided for illustrative purposes only; we do not warrant or endorse the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any third party content.

8. Future Affiliations

8.1 Vega Research may enter into affiliations, partnerships, or sponsorships with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, or other entities in the future. Any such relationships will be clearly disclosed at the time of affiliation.

9. Donations & Tax Benefits Clause

9.1 As an unregistered nonprofit initiative, Vega Research does not accept foreign donations or contributions from outside India. Only voluntary, non-recurring, domestic donations are permitted via specified payment platforms. Vega Research does not, and cannot, provide donors with any tax benefits, deductions, or receipts for tax-exempt status under Indian law or any other jurisdiction. All donations are irrevocable and are provided without expectation of financial return, incentive, or material benefit.

10. Amendments

10.1 We reserve the unilateral right to amend or modify these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on the Site, with the "Last Revised" date updated accordingly. Continued use of the Site following such revision constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Severability

11.1 If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Waiver

12.1 No waiver of any right or remedy under these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Vega Research.

13. Entire Agreement

13.1 These Terms, together with our Disclaimer and any Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vega Research regarding your use of the Site, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, or agreements, whether oral or written.

Contact Us

For any questions or clarifications regarding this Disclaimer or these Terms & Conditions, please write to us at: [email protected]