Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LearnByShorts ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.learnbyshorts.com operated by LearnByShorts.

2. Description of Service

LearnByShorts provides educational content focused on computer science concepts, particularly design patterns, through story-based learning approaches. Our services include:

• Interactive educational content and tutorials
• Story-based learning materials
• Progress tracking and learning analytics
• Community features and support

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

Currently, our service does not require user registration. You can access our educational content without creating an account.

3.2 Future Account Features

If we introduce user accounts in the future, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service excessively
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on LearnByShorts, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is our property or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our educational content for personal, non-commercial learning purposes.

5.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as feedback or suggestions), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Educational Purpose

Our content is provided for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

7.2 No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or completeness of content

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LearnByShorts shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Loss of privacy or security breaches

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LearnByShorts, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

• Temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance
• Modify or discontinue features with notice
• Restrict access to prevent abuse
• Update content and functionality

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms
• Is harmful to other users or our business
• Exposes us to liability
• Is fraudulent or illegal

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore, India.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice through our Service or email

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LearnByShorts regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

17. Acknowledgment

By using LearnByShorts, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.