Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to terms

By accessing and using retailstreetjournal.com ("the Website", "RSJ"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website. RSJ is operated by NestOne Group Private Limited, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, India.

2. Use of the website

You may use RSJ for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Submit false or misleading information through any of our forms
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract content from the website
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish any RSJ content without prior written permission
• Use our platform to send spam or unsolicited communications

3. Intellectual property

All content on RSJ, including but not limited to text, articles, interview content, logos, graphics, and design, is the intellectual property of Retail Street Journal and NestOne Group Private Limited. You may not copy or reproduce any content without written permission, use RSJ content for commercial purposes without authorisation, or remove any copyright or proprietary notices. You may share RSJ content on social media with proper attribution to Retail Street Journal.

4. User submissions

When you submit information through our forms, including award nominations, conclave registrations, academy waitlist signups, or contact forms, you represent that all information provided is accurate and truthful, that you have the right to submit it, and that you consent to RSJ using it as described in our Privacy Policy. RSJ reserves the right to reject any nomination or submission at our sole discretion.

5. Awards and nominations

By submitting an award nomination:

• You confirm the nominee's information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You understand that nomination does not guarantee selection
• You agree that RSJ's judging panel decisions are final
• You understand that nomination fees are non-refundable once submitted
• Winners may be featured on RSJ's website, social media, and marketing materials

RSJ reserves the right to modify award categories, timelines, or judging criteria at any time.

6. External links

RSJ contains links to external websites including Amazon, NestOne Group, Substack, social media platforms, and other third-party sites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, services, or privacy practices of external websites.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

RSJ is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of content, the availability of the website, or the results obtained from using our platform. The content on RSJ is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional business, legal, or financial advice.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NestOne Group Private Limited and Retail Street Journal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages; loss of profits or business opportunities; data loss or corruption; or any damages arising from your use of or inability to use RSJ.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Retail Street Journal, NestOne Group Private Limited, and their directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of false or misleading information.

10. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

11. WhatsApp community

By joining the RSJ WhatsApp Community or Channel, you agree to engage respectfully with all community members, understand that RSJ moderates the community at its sole discretion, and agree not to share spam, promotional content, or inappropriate material. RSJ reserves the right to remove any member at any time without notice.

12. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of RSJ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact us

Retail Street Journal, a NestOne Group Private Limited initiative · Email: info@retailstreetjournal.com · Phone: +91 850 88 33 000 · Website: retailstreetjournal.com