Welcome to the website of READ Associates LLP (“READ Associates”, “we”, “us” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website. By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. About this website
This website provides general information about READ Associates, our consulting and advisory services, ECO@Read learning content, resources and events. It is intended for informational purposes only. Using this website or contacting us through it does not by itself create a client, consulting or professional relationship with READ Associates. Any engagement for services will be governed by a separate written agreement.
2. No professional advice
The content on this website — including articles, economic explainers, case studies, reports and other resources — is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, investment or other advice, and should not be relied on as such. You should seek appropriate professional advice before making any decision based on information on this website.
3. Accuracy of information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or availability of the website or its content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
4. Acceptable use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Use the website in any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation.
- Submit false, misleading, offensive or unlawful information through our contact or newsletter forms.
- Send spam, unsolicited promotional material or automated submissions through the website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or any connected systems or databases.
- Introduce viruses, malware or any other harmful material, or interfere with the proper working of the website.
- Copy, scrape or harvest content or data from the website using automated means without our written permission.
5. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, reports, publications and the design of the website — is owned by or licensed to READ Associates LLP and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify it and you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may share links to our pages and quote short extracts with clear attribution to READ Associates. Any other use, reproduction or distribution requires our prior written permission.
6. Contact form and communications
When you contact us through the website or subscribe to our newsletter, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are entitled to provide it. We will handle your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Submitting an enquiry does not oblige us to provide any service, and we may choose not to respond to messages that are abusive, irrelevant or promotional.
7. Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources or services for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of those websites, and a link does not mean we endorse them. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, READ Associates LLP, its partners, employees and associates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it, including any loss of data, profits or business opportunity.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold READ Associates LLP harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
10. Availability of the website
We may update, change, suspend or withdraw all or part of the website at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors, and we are not liable if it is unavailable for any period.
11. Privacy and cookies
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect and use information and how we use cookies, including Google Analytics.
12. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
13. Changes to these Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when they were last changed. Your continued use of the website after any change means you accept the updated Terms.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
READ Associates LLP
Perumattathu House, Sreemoolanagaram
Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 683580
Email: hello@readassociates.in