Terms and Conditions

Welcome to **Vegan Matrimony** (accessible at [https://matrimony.veganlifestyle.in](https://matrimony.veganlifestyle.in)), a dedicated matchmaking initiative under VeganLifestyle.in.

By accessing, registering, or purchasing a membership subscription on this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

  1. Electronic Record Declaration

    This document is an electronic record generated in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed thereunder, as applicable and amended. This record is generated by a computer system and does not require physical or digital signatures.

  2. Exclusive Matrimonial & Value Alignment Declaration

    • Strictly Matrimonial: This portal is strictly for individuals seeking lawful matrimonial alliances. It is NOT a casual dating, friendship, or adult networking site.
    • Ethical Vegan Living: By registering, you affirm that you practice, or actively intend to transition to, a vegan lifestyle (abstaining from animal products for ethical, environmental, or health reasons). Providing intentionally false information regarding your lifestyle practices constitutes a breach of these Terms.

  3. Eligibility Criteria

    To register an account or post a biodata on this website, you confirm that:
    • Age Requirement: You are at least 18 years old (if female) or 21 years old (if male) as per Indian marriage laws.
    • Marital Status: You are legally competent to marry under your governing personal law or the Special Marriage Act. If previously married, you must be legally divorced (with decree granted) or widowed.
    • Intent: You are creating a profile solely to seek a prospective life partner.
    • Third-Party Registrations: If you are creating a profile on behalf of a relative/friend, you warrant that you have obtained their explicit consent to publish their details and contact information.

  4. Account Security & Entity Restrictions

    • One Biodata Per Member: Membership is restricted to one single active profile/biodata per user account, managed dynamically by our system.
    • Credentials Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login password, email ID, and verification tokens. Any activity originating from your account will be deemed your responsibility.

  5. Paid Membership, Fees & Refund Policy

    1. Subscription Service: Access to full profile contact details, advanced search filters, and profile publishing rights requires the payment of a Membership Fee.
    2. Non-Refundable Policy: All fees paid toward membership subscriptions are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including early termination of account, match finding prior to plan expiry, or failure to post a biodata.
    3. Payment Gateways: Transactions are processed via compliant third-party payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay) supporting Indian Net Banking, UPI, and Credit/Debit Cards. We do not store your complete financial card/banking credentials on our servers.

  6. Code of Conduct & Prohibited Content

    You explicitly agree NOT to use this platform to:
    • Post false, inaccurate, misleading, or deceptive information in your biodata.
    • Upload photos or media containing nudity, obscenity, violence, or non-vegan imagery (e.g., promotional material involving animal abuse or commercial leather/meat products).
    • Harass, stalk, abuse, or send unsolicited commercial/financial requests to other members.
    • Collect personal contact numbers or emails for commercial usage, spam, or database scraping.

  7. Intermediary Status & Limited Liability

    • Platform as an Intermediary: Under Section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, `matrimony.veganlifestyle.in` acts solely as an intermediary platform for user-generated content.
    • No Background Verification: We do not independently verify the accuracy, character, background, or credentials of the profiles listed on this website unless explicitly marked as "Admin Verified".
    • User Due Diligence: Members are strongly advised to conduct thorough background checks and independent inquiries (family, career, legal) before entering into any matrimonial commitment or exchange of financial/personal favours.
    • Safety Advisory: Never send money, financial loans, or bank details to any member met through this platform, regardless of the circumstances.

  8. Termination of Account

    We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or permanently terminate any account, remove biodata, and revoke paid subscriptions without refund if:
    • You violate any provision of these Terms.
    • We receive credible reports or legal notices regarding fraudulent activity, fake profiles, or misconduct.

  9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

  10. Grievance Officer Contact

    In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the contact details of our Grievance Officer for reporting content or account disputes are:
    • Grievance Redressal Officer: [Name / Support Lead]
    • Email: `support@veganlifestyle.in` (or your chosen support address)
    • Website: [https://matrimony.veganlifestyle.in](https://matrimony.veganlifestyle.in)