Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at dandabook.com and all associated pages, tools, and services (collectively, "the Website") operated by the Danda book team ("we", "us", "our").

By visiting, registering on, or using any feature of this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms in full. These Terms apply alongside our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

• Use this Website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any form
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract content from this Website without permission
• Engage in any conduct that may damage, disable, or impair the Website or interfere with other users' access
• Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to the text, design, graphics, logos, icons, images, the Danda Meter assessment questions, the CEO's Corner questionnaire, and all underlying concepts — is the intellectual property of the Danda book team and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print content from this Website for your own personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content without our express written permission
• Use the Danda name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation
• Create derivative works based on the content of this Website without permission
• Use the Danda Meter assessment questions or CEO's Corner questionnaire for any commercial purpose

To request permission for commercial use of any content, contact us at info@dandabook.com.

4. User-Submitted Content

This Website allows you to submit personal experiences and stories ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Confirm that the content is your own original work and does not infringe any third-party rights
• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, moderate, and publish your content on this Website
• Understand that your submission is subject to moderation before publication — we may approve, reject, or edit it at our discretion
• Accept that we may remove any published content at any time if it is found to violate these Terms

You must not submit content that is defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, threatening, or that violates any law. We take no responsibility for User Content but reserve the right to remove it.

5. Danda Meter Assessment Tool

The Danda Meter is a self-reflection and diagnostic tool designed to help individuals and organisations understand power dynamics and leadership culture. Please note:

• The assessment is for informational and reflective purposes only — it does not constitute professional psychological, HR, or legal advice
• Results are based solely on your own self-reported responses and should be interpreted as a starting point for reflection, not a definitive evaluation
• We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any assessment result
• Assessment data is stored and may be reviewed by us in aggregate to improve the tool — individual results are not shared with third parties

6. CEO's Corner

CEO's Corner is a restricted section of the Website available to registered members. By registering:

• You agree to provide accurate and truthful registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree not to share your account with any other person
• You understand that CEO's Corner content — including questionnaires and action plans — is for your personal leadership development only and may not be reproduced or distributed
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

7. Disclaimers

This Website and all content within it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be available without interruption or error at all times
• Any information on the Website is complete, accurate, or up to date
• The Website is free from viruses or other harmful components

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice of any kind (legal, financial, psychological, HR, or otherwise). Always seek independent professional advice for specific decisions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Danda book team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this Website
• Any reliance on content, assessments, or tools provided on this Website
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this Website shall not exceed INR 1,000 (or equivalent in your local currency).

9. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those websites. Linking to them does not imply endorsement. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or related to your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

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

• Email: info@dandabook.com
• Contact Form: dandabook.com/contact