Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Welcome to Rishta. By accessing or using our matchmaking platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, posting a profile, or using any part of our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
2. Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
- Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws.
- Provide accurate and truthful information in your profile.
3. User Accounts and Profiles
Account Creation:
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your profile.
- You may not create multiple accounts or impersonate another person.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
Profile Content:
- You are solely responsible for the content you post on your profile.
- All profile information must be truthful and not misleading.
- Profile photos must be recent and clearly show your face.
- We reserve the right to remove profiles that violate our content guidelines.
4. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Post false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
- Use the platform for commercial purposes or solicitation.
- Share explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the security of our platform.
- Scrape, copy, or download user data without permission.
- Use automated tools (bots) to access our services.
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities.
5. Moderation and Content Review
All profiles and content submitted to our platform are subject to review and moderation by our team. We reserve the right to:
- Approve, reject, or remove any profile or content at our discretion.
- Request additional verification or documentation before approving profiles.
- Suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies.
- Report illegal activities to law enforcement authorities.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Rishta or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.
7. User-Generated Content
By posting content on our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting our services.
You retain ownership of your content and can request its removal at any time by deleting your account.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:
- That you will find a suitable match through our platform.
- The accuracy or reliability of user-provided information.
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website.
- The security of data transmitted through our platform.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rishta and its affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
- Losses resulting from interactions with other users.
- Unauthorized access to your account or data breaches.
- Content posted by other users.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rishta, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
- Your use of our services.
- Content you post on our platform.
- Your interactions with other users.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms and Conditions.
- Fraudulent or illegal activity.
- Abuse or harassment of other users.
- Prolonged inactivity.
You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: legal@rishta.com
- Phone: +1 234 567 8900
- Address: 123 Match Street, City, Country