Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the YaraLoop website located at yaraloop.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "user") and YaraCircle Pvt Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"), the operator of YaraLoop. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of the Website

YaraLoop is an informational and educational website that publishes research, analysis, and insights about human connection, loneliness, friendship formation, and related topics. The Website is intended for general informational purposes only.

By using the Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• Not use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Website.
• Not use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission, except for standard search engine indexing.
• Not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Website content without proper attribution and compliance with the Intellectual Property section below.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including but not limited to text, articles, research summaries, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, and the overall design and layout — is the property of YaraCircle Pvt Ltd or its content creators and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

3.1 Permitted Use

You may:

• View, read, and share links to our content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.
• Quote brief excerpts of our articles with proper attribution (including a link to the original article on yaraloop.com).
• Reference our research summaries in academic or journalistic work with appropriate citation.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in full without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement.
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, attributions, or proprietary markings from our content.
• Use our name, logo, or branding in a manner that implies endorsement or affiliation without written consent.

4. Disclaimer

The content published on YaraLoop is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as, and should not be interpreted as:

• Medical advice: Our articles discuss research on loneliness, mental health, and well-being. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
• Psychological or therapeutic advice: While we discuss psychological research, our content is not a substitute for professional psychological or therapeutic services. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please contact a licensed professional.
• Professional counseling: Our articles are editorial summaries of published research. They do not constitute counseling, therapy, or professional guidance of any kind.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the research we cite and the conclusions we draw. However, scientific understanding evolves, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free at all times. We update articles when significant new research emerges, but readers should verify critical information independently.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• In no event shall YaraCircle Pvt Ltd, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website.
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
  • Any content obtained from the Website.
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

6. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by YaraCircle Pvt Ltd. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. User Conduct

If you interact with the Website through comments, email, newsletter subscriptions, or any other means of communication, you agree not to:

• Submit content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Submit content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
• Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
• Transmit any material that contains viruses, trojan horses, or other harmful code.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless YaraCircle Pvt Ltd and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
• Post a notice on the Website for a reasonable period.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, you may also be entitled to invoke the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence, and you may bring legal proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@yaracircle.com
• Contact Form: yaracircle.com/contact
• Website: yaraloop.com