PuthuToons – Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 1st June 2025

Welcome to PuthuToons ("PuthuToons", "we", "our" or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the PuthuToons website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

1.1 Children of any age may use the Service. If you are a minor, you may do so only with the consent and under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

1.2 If you are a parent or legal guardian permitting a minor to use the Service, you agree to these Terms on the minor's behalf and assume full responsibility for the child's activity on the Service.

2. User Accounts

2.1 You may browse most of the Service without creating an account. Certain features, however, may require registration. When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.

2.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content. Unless otherwise noted, all content we create—including text, illustrations, graphics, audio, and video ("Site Content")—is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution‑NonCommercial‑ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY‑NC‑SA 4.0) license. This means you may share and adapt our Site Content for non‑commercial purposes, provided you:

  • Give appropriate credit to PuthuToons.
  • Provide a link to the license.
  • Indicate if changes were made.
  • License your contributions under the same terms.

3.2 Trademarks. "PuthuToons" and associated logos are our trademarks. The Creative Commons license does not apply to our trademarks or trade dress.

3.3 Third‑Party Content. The Service may display content owned by third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and may be subject to different licensing terms.

4. User‑Generated Content ("UGC")

4.1 You retain ownership of any story, illustration, comment, or other material you submit or upload ("User Content").

4.2 By submitting User Content, you grant PuthuToons a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, sublicensable licence to host, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display such User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

4.3 You are responsible for ensuring that your User Content does not violate any law or infringe any third‑party rights.

4.4 We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, remove, or disable access to any User Content that we, in our sole discretion, deem objectionable or in violation of these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Harass, threaten, or harm other users.
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems.
  • Scrape, copy, or index the Service in bulk, except as permitted by the CC BY‑NC‑SA license.

6. Third‑Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third‑party websites or services. PuthuToons is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party sites.

7. Termination

7.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, at our discretion, if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably believe it is necessary to protect our users.

7.2 Upon termination, Sections 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 12 of these Terms will survive.

8. Disclaimers

  • The Service and all Site Content are provided "as is" and "as available."
  • We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement.
  • We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error‑free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PuthuToons shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PuthuToons and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice via the Service or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India), unless otherwise required by applicable mandatory law.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for using PuthuToons and helping us keep storytelling fresh, fun, and accessible for everyone!