Terms and Conditions for MeraZoo
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the MeraZoo website located at https://merazoo.com/ (the “Site”). The Site is owned and operated by MeraZoo (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, the “Content”) is the property of MeraZoo or our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content on the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any Content without our express prior written permission.
3. User Responsibilities
By using this Site, you agree to:
- Use the Site only for lawful purposes.
- Not use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
- Provide accurate information if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
4. Product Reviews, Buying Guides, and Deals
a) Nature of Content:
The content provided on MeraZoo, including product reviews, buying guides, and deal listings, is for informational and educational purposes only. It represents our editorial opinion and is based on research, analysis, and hands-on experience where possible. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all information is complete or error-free.
b) Affiliate Links and Compensation:
MeraZoo participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites, at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links are how we generate revenue to support our site and continue providing you with free content.
Our reviews and recommendations are independent, and the presence of an affiliate link does not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products we believe provide value to our audience.
c) Price and Availability:
Deals, discounts, and prices mentioned on the Site are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for price changes or the availability of products on third-party retailer sites. The final price and terms of any sale are determined solely by the retailer.
d) No Professional Advice:
The information on this Site does not constitute professional advice. You should always consult with a qualified professional or conduct your own research before making any significant purchase decision.
5. User-Generated Content
The Site may allow you to submit comments, reviews, or other content (“User Contributions”). By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content worldwide.
You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, and they must not:
- Be illegal, deceptive, or fraudulent.
- Infringe upon any third party’s intellectual property rights.
- Contain spam, viruses, or other malicious code.
- Be defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
We reserve the right to monitor and remove any User Contributions at our sole discretion.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, primarily online retailers where you can purchase products we review. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their own terms and conditions and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MERAZOO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, ANY CONTENT, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MeraZoo and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
9. Modifications
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Your Country/State, e.g., India/California], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
- Email: techupdates@merazoo.com
Implementation Notes:
- Fill in the Blanks: The most critical blank is in Section 10 (Governing Law). You must specify your legal jurisdiction. Consult a lawyer for this.
- Link to this Page: Place a clear link to this Terms and Conditions page in your website footer.
- Affiliate Disclosure: It is a legal requirement (e.g., from the FTC in the US) to clearly disclose affiliate relationships. This document does that, but you should also have a clear, easily accessible Disclosure Policy page that explains your use of affiliate links in simple terms.
- Privacy Policy: Ensure you have a robust Privacy Policy that explains how you handle user data, especially from newsletter sign-ups (like for
techupdates@merazoo.com), and link to it prominently.