User Agreement (Terms of Use)
Effective Date: July 15, 2023.
Introduction
Digital Setups Ltd. digital properties include digitalsetups.org, digitalsetups.com, digitalsetups.net, veristicmedia.com (collectively, the “digital properties” or “brand sites” or “network” or “services”).
Unlock the potential of your experience with Digital Setups Ltd.’s digital properties and services by delving into these Terms of Use. They lay the foundation for a seamless and rewarding journey, setting clear expectations of what we offer and what we eagerly anticipate from you. Embrace the opportunity to forge a mutually beneficial relationship as you explore our digital properties.
Before you start using our Digital Properties, please take the time to carefully read these Terms of Use. By accessing, browsing, or utilizing our Digital Properties, including submitting information to the website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use. This includes our Privacy Policy and additional policies, which are incorporated by reference. Additionally, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Table of Contents/Provisions/Sections
- Introduction
- Acceptance of Terms of Use
- What’s covered in our terms for users
- What you can expect from us as a user/visitor
- What we generally expect from you (our general rights)
Additional terms
- Liability of our company
- Indemnity of our company and people
- Local compliance
- Our Jurisdiction
- Feedback, Comments, and Submitted Data/Information
- Copyright & Infringement Claims
- Termination of this agreement
- No waiver of rights
- Privacy policy and contacting us
- Complete agreement and amendments to this agreement
Acceptance of Terms of Use
By accessing and utilizing Digital Setups Ltd. and its owned & operated digital properties, including Digital Setups (SMC-Private) Limited (collectively, the “Digital Setups,” “We,” “Us”, “DS”), you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms (collectively, the ‘terms’ or ‘terms of use’ or ‘user agreement’ or ‘visitor agreement’ or ‘terms and conditions’) presented here on this page. These terms, along with any referenced documents, including our Privacy Policy and additional policies, collectively govern your access, usage, and overall experience with our suite of digital properties.
You acknowledge that these Terms of Use, together with your use of our Digital Properties, hold the same legal weight as a written contract with your physical signature. They fulfill any legal requirements for a written agreement or signature. Furthermore, you agree not to challenge the validity, enforceability, or admissibility of these Terms of Use based on their electronic transmission or authorization.
What’s covered in these terms
Digital Setups Ltd. believes in transparency and wants to establish a clear understanding of our relationship with you as you engage with our digital properties. These terms embody how our business works, adhere to applicable laws, and reflect our unwavering values. By embracing these terms, you embark on a journey where you can expect exceptional service and find reassurance in your interactions with Digital Setups Ltd. Our commitment to you is exemplified through the following key areas:
- What You Can Expect from Us: Discover how we deliver and enhance our digital properties or services, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for you.
- What We Expect from You: Establishing essential guidelines that foster a respectful and responsible use of our digital properties & services.
- Content in Digital Setups Ltd. Digital Properties & Services: Understanding the intellectual property rights associated with the content within our digital properties & services, whether it belongs to you, Digital Setups Ltd., or others.
- In Case of Problems or Disagreements: Outlining your legal rights and the actions we take should any breaches of these terms occur, ensuring a fair and equitable resolution.
By embracing these terms, you acknowledge the importance of comprehending our shared responsibilities. As you engage with Digital Setups Ltd. services or digital properties, you enter into a relationship built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these terms as they govern your usage of our digital properties or services. Together, let’s embark on a rewarding and impactful digital journey with Digital Setups Ltd.
What you can expect from us
The information provided on our digital properties, including text, graphics, images, videos, documents, and other materials (collectively, the “Content”, “Contents”), is intended for informational purposes only. It is important to note that the Content should not be considered as a replacement for mandatory professional recommendations, solutions, advice, or opinions.
We strongly encourage you to seek professional services, support, or consultancy, either through our offerings or from other reputable service providers, to address your specific needs or concerns. Professional expertise is crucial for making well-informed decisions and obtaining tailored solutions that are suitable for your unique circumstances.
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the Content on our digital properties may not always reflect the most current developments or advancements in a particular field. Therefore, it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals who can offer personalized guidance based on their expertise and knowledge.
By accessing and using our digital properties, you acknowledge that the Content provided is for informational purposes only and that it is your responsibility to seek appropriate professional advice when necessary. We do not assume any liability or responsibility for actions taken based on the information presented in our Content.
Please remember that each individual’s situation is unique, and what may be suitable for one person may not be applicable to another. Prioritize your well-being by consulting with professionals who can provide personalized assistance tailored to your specific needs.
What we expect from you (our rights)
You are obliged to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our digital properties. It is essential to abide by the following terms and refrain from any actions that breach the following guidelines. Failure to comply may lead to consequences determined by us in accordance with our discretion.
- Ownership of Content and Services: All Content and Services, including derivative works, on Digital Setups’ digital properties are the property of Digital Setups or used with proper authorization. They are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Digital Setups owns or has permission to use all worldwide rights, title, and interest in the Services and Contents. This includes trademarks appearing on the digital properties. You are prohibited from using or displaying these trademarks without Digital Setups’ prior written permission.
- Limited Use of Trademarks: Digital Setups’ does not claim ownership over trademarks, service marks, logos, slogans, domain names, and trade names other than its own. Any use of such marks without Digital Setups’ authorization is strictly prohibited.
- Personal, Non-commercial Use: The Contents and Services provided by Digital Setups are intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Users are not allowed to use them in any way that is not permitted in these Terms of Use.
- Sharing through Social Media: You may share the Content using the social media links available on our Services, such as “Share,” “Pin It,” and “Tweet.” You can also share the Content via email using our provided “Share” link.
- Limited Personal Use: You are permitted to download or copy the Content and other downloadable materials from our Services for your personal use only. However, you do not acquire any ownership rights in the downloaded materials or software.
- Restrictions on Use: Except as mentioned above, you are not allowed to reproduce, republish, publish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, sell, or exploit the Content, Services, or related software without prior written consent from Digital Setups or the material owner.
- Reserved Rights: All rights not explicitly granted by Digital Setups to you are reserved by Digital Setups and/or its licensors.
- Content Updates: We may periodically update the Content, but please note that it may not always be complete or up to date.
- Material Outdatedness: Any material found on the Services may be outdated at any given time, and we are not obligated to update it.
- Security Violations: You are strictly prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security measures on the Services. Engaging in activities that violate system or network security is strictly prohibited. Such violations may result in civil or criminal liability. We will investigate any occurrences that involve such violations and may cooperate with law enforcement authorities in identifying and prosecuting users involved in such violations. It is vital that you adhere to the following security measures and obtain explicit written permission before engaging in any actions mentioned below. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Unauthorized Access: Using a false password or accessing data that is not intended for you, or logging into a server or account without proper authorization.
- Password Security: Disclosing your password to others or allowing a third party to use your password. You must notify us immediately if your password is compromised.
- Unauthorized Probing: Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the system or network, or breaching security measures without proper authorization.
- Interference: Attempting to interfere with the service provided to other users, hosts, or networks. This includes overloading, “flooding,” “mail bombing,” or “crashing” the system.
- Unsolicited Communication: Sending unsolicited email or commercial electronic messages, such as promotions or advertisements, without consent.
- Forgery: Forging any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the header information in emails or newsgroup postings.
- Unauthorized Actions: Hijacking, deleting, or modifying any part of the Services or Content. This includes deploying pop-up messages or advertising, running or displaying the Services or Content on another website without our written permission.
- Lawful Use: You will use the Content and Services only for lawful purposes and solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
- Compliance: You may not engage in any activity on the Services that violates any applicable laws or regulations. This includes infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others or violating the privacy, publicity, or personal rights of others. Additionally, you must not transmit, post, download, distribute, copy, publicly display, store, or destroy any material that is libelous, obscene, offensive, threatening, defamatory, abusive, or hateful.
- Our Discretion: We hold the absolute discretion to determine if any use of the Services violates these rules. In the event of any violation, we reserve the right to take appropriate action as we deem necessary.
- Community rules: You must adhere to our community guidelines.
- Using our Content on other website, document, or resource: To display our content on your website or elsewhere, you must give proper credit and provide links to the original article or our resource. Here’s how you can do it:
- Include an active and follow link to the original full article on our website.
- Add a canonical tag in your header code.
- Do not post complete articles from our website on your own or other website/media/resource without obtaining prior written permission from us.
- You are not allowed to create links from websites that you do not own.
- Usage of Digital Setups’ logos is strictly prohibited.
- Links to our digital properties or Services or Content should not imply any association, approval, or endorsement from us if it does not exist.
- Avoid suggesting any endorsement or approval from our digital properties or Services or Content for your own website, products, content, or views.
- To ensure the appropriate use of our content, please note that our content may only be placed on websites that adhere to the following guidelines:
- Websites must not promote, facilitate, or encourage illegal activities or display content that violates U.K. or U.S. or Pakistan’s law.
- Websites must not promote, facilitate, or encourage any form of hatred, including racism, terrorism, violence, or any kind of discrimination.
- Websites must not contain misleading, pornographic, or defamatory content.
- Websites must not display any material that infringes upon third-party intellectual property rights.
- Websites must not contain gambling, jackpots, lotteries, dating, drugs, black magic, superstitious, fate predictions, or similar content.
- Miscellaneous, but equally important and mandatory:
- Use server-side scripting languages like PHP or ASP, not JavaScript, if you’re gathering information from our RSS feeds with a script.
- Gather the data from the feeds at regular intervals of an hour or more and store it in a database. Avoid using a script that collects data from our site with every page load.
- You may not charge users specifically for accessing Digital Setups’ Content or attempt to sell our Content in any way. We provide the Content for free.
- Digital Setups’ reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate any Content, your access to Content, or the availability of Content and these Terms of Use at any time without liability.
- If Digital Setups provides notice of termination, you agree to remove all of the Content from your website, webpage, profile, social media page, group, or channel promptly.
- You have the option to terminate these Terms of Use by removing all Content from your website,webpage, profile, social media page, group, or channel and deleting all copies of our Content in your possession.
Liability of Digital Setups or Digital Setups Ltd. or Digital Setups (SMC-Private) Limited
At Digital Setups, we prioritize your safety and strive to provide reliable services. However, it’s important to understand the limitations of our liability. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Personal injury and data loss: While we take precautions, Digital Setups, its affiliates, licensors, and contractors shall not be liable for personal injury, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption.
- Content accuracy and reliability: While we make every effort to provide accurate and reliable content, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided on our Services.
- Services & Content provided “as is”: The Services and Content provided by Digital Setups are offered on an “as is” basis, and you use them at your own risk. Digital Setups cannot be held responsible for any delays, failures, interruptions, or data corruption that may occur during your use of the Content or Services.
- Disclaimer of warranties: Digital Setups, its affiliates, licensors, and contractors disclaim all warranties, both express and implied, including accuracy, reliability, completeness, and timeliness of the Content provided on the Services. Please be aware that the information you find on our Content or Services may not always be up to date or error-free.
- No responsibility for damages or viruses: Digital Setups is not responsible for any damages, service interruptions, or viruses that may affect your computer or equipment while accessing the Services. It is your responsibility to protect your devices and take necessary precautions. We cannot be held responsible for any damages, whether consequential or incidental, that may occur as a result of using our Services or accessing our Content.
- Limitation of liability: Digital Setups, its affiliates, licensors, contractors, and any mentioned third parties shall not be liable for any damages, including incidental, consequential, personal injury, lost profits, or lost data, arising from the use or inability to use the Content or Services, even if Digital Setups has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Personal injury and infringement: Digital Setups is not liable for any personal injury or infringement resulting from your use of the Services, Content, or Comments. It is important to use the Services responsibly and within the boundaries of the Terms of Use.
- Time limitation for claims: Any claims arising from the use of the Services, Content, or Comments must be brought within one year of the event giving rise to the action. It is important to be aware of this time limitation.
- Exclusive remedies: The remedies provided in these Terms of Use by Digital Setups are exclusive and limited to those expressly stated. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the available remedies as outlined in the Terms of Use.
- 3rd party links, advertisements, searches, or Content: We do not assume any liability for third-party content, links, advertisements, searches, or services.
- Priority Responses and Sponsored Content: Digital Setups may prioritize certain websites as responses to your search queries, and advertisers may be allowed to display advertisements or sponsored content for specific search terms. However, Digital Setups does not endorse the content on any third-party websites and does not recommend them.
- Linked Third-Party Sites: Digital Setups is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites, including sites framed within the Content or Services or provided as search results. We do not make any representations about the accuracy or content of these websites.
- Your Responsibility: When using third-party websites, you do so at your own risk, and their terms of use will apply. Digital Setups is not liable for any issues or consequences arising from your use of these external websites.
- No Endorsement of Advertised Products: Healthline does not endorse any products advertised on the Content or Services. We encourage you to make informed decisions before engaging with any advertised products.
Please take the time to read and understand the implications of our liability policy as it governs your use of Digital Setups’ Content or Services. We want to ensure a safe and satisfactory experience for all users, and it’s important to understand the boundaries of our liability as outlined in our Terms of Use.
To ensure comprehensive understanding and access to additional disclaimers and information related to the content available on our platform, we kindly request you to review our disclaimer. These disclaimers are an essential part of our policies and are incorporated herein by reference.
In addition to these terms, you also agree to abide by the terms (our rights) stated in the other sections/provisions on this page.
Indemnity – Protecting Digital Setups and its Users
By agreeing to this indemnity clause, you are acknowledging your responsibility to defend, indemnify, and hold Digital Setups or Digital Setups Ltd. or Digital Setups (SMC-Private) Limited, its officers, founders, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers harmless. This includes covering any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, settlements, and associated legal and accounting fees. The indemnification applies to situations arising from your use and access of the Content or Services, violation of these Terms of Use, infringement of third-party rights, and claims of damages caused by your use of the Content or Services.
- Use of Services: You are responsible for any claims arising from your use of the Content or Services and agree to indemnify Digital Setups for any associated costs or damages.
- Violation of Terms: If you violate any term of the Terms of Use, you are liable for any resulting claims or legal actions, and you agree to indemnify Digital Setups accordingly.
- Infringement of Third-Party Rights: Any claims alleging the infringement of third-party rights, including copyright, property, or privacy rights, will require indemnification by you.
- Damage to Third Parties: In the event that your use of the Content or Services causes damage to a third party, you accept the responsibility to indemnify Digital Setups for any resulting claims or expenses.
Local Compliance
Digital Setups is headquartered in Pakistan. While we strive to provide valuable content to users worldwide, we do not make any claims regarding the appropriateness or availability of our content outside of the Pakistan. It’s important to note that accessing our content or services from outside the Pakistan may not be legal for certain individuals or in certain countries. If you choose to access our content or services from another jurisdiction, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with the laws of your respective jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction and Governing Laws
When using Digital Setups’ Services and/or Content, you expressly agree that any dispute relating to your use of our platform will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Punjab, Pakistan. By using our services, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in Punjab, Pakistan, in connection with any such dispute, including claims involving Digital Setups, its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers, and content providers.
These Terms of Use are governed by the internal laws of Punjab, Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which will continue to be in full force and effect. Any waiver of these Terms of Use shall not be considered a continuing waiver of that specific term or condition, or any other term or condition.
Feedback, Comments, and Third-Party Content
Digital Setups values user, client, and partner feedback and encourages participation through feedback, comments, and submissions. However, it is important to adhere to certain guidelines when posting feedback, comments, or engaging with third-party content. Here’s what you need to know:
Ownership and Use of Comments:
- All comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas, and other submissions (“Comments”) provided to Digital Setups become the property of Digital Setups.
- By disclosing, submitting, or offering any Comments, you assign all copyrights and intellectual property rights in the Comments to Digital Setups.
- Digital Setups is not obligated to keep Comments confidential, provide compensation, or respond to user Comments.
Comment Guidelines: You agree not to post any Comments or material that:
- Is unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or objectionable.
- Promotes unapproved products or services.
- Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information.
- Encourages the use of illegal substances or breaches contractual/fiduciary obligations.
- Infringes on third-party intellectual property or proprietary rights.
- Contains viruses, malware, or code that disrupts software or hardware.
Digital Setups’ Rights: Digital Setups reserves the right to:
- Remove or reject any Comments at its discretion.
- Take necessary action if a Comment violates Terms of Use or threatens the safety of users.
- Disclose user identity or information to third parties claiming rights infringement or privacy violation.
- Pursue legal action for unauthorized use of the Services or illegal activities.
- Terminate or suspend user access to the Services for violations of the Terms of Use.
Limitations: While Digital Setups strives to monitor and remove objectionable material, it cannot review all content in real-time. Therefore, Digital Setups assumes no liability for user-generated or third-party content. The company is not responsible for the performance or non-performance of activities described in this section.
Third-Party Content:
- Digital Setups may feature content supplied by third parties and users (“Third-Party Content”).
- Opinions, advice, statements, services, or offers expressed in Third-Party Content are solely those of the respective authors or distributors, not Digital Setups.
- Digital Setups does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, merchantability, or fitness of Third-Party Content.
- Additional disclaimers and limitations of liability apply, as noted below.
Note: Digital Setups is based in Punjab, Pakistan. While the platform is not specifically claimed to be appropriate outside Pakistan, users accessing the Services from outside Pakistan do so at their own risk and must comply with their local jurisdiction’s laws.
Copyright Infringement Reporting and Claims
Digital Setups takes copyright infringement seriously and complies with the requirements of the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, follow these guidelines:
Submitting a Copyright Infringement Notice: To report copyright infringement, please provide Digital Setups with the following information:
- Your electronic or physical signature as the authorized representative of the copyright owner.
- Description of the copyrighted work that has been infringed.
- Location of the infringing material on the Services.
- Your contact details, including address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement declaring your good faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, affirming the accuracy of the provided information and your authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Submitting a Copyright Infringement Notice: According to the DMCA, reports of claimed copyright infringement must be sent to Digital Setups’ designated agent to the company’s address, however, due to limited human support available in offices after the COVID-19 work shift, we have moved reporting to online. Therefore, you can submit a notice through the provided online form.
Please note that any intentionally false claims may subject you to legal consequences. Digital Setups will investigate notices of copyright infringement and take appropriate actions as per the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Termination of Services or Provision of the Content
You have the freedom to discontinue using our Services or consuming our Content at any time, with the exception of certain surviving terms outlined here. Similarly, Digital Setups reserves the right to terminate these Terms of Use and/or Services or Content at any time, including immediate termination without prior notice. If, in our sole discretion, you fail to adhere to any term or provision of the Terms of Use, we may deny you access to the Content and/or Services. Please note that termination is subject to the terms specified in the Terms of Use.
We value your understanding and compliance with our Terms of Use to ensure a positive and secure environment for all users.
The following provisions survive the expiration or termination of this Terms of Use for any reason whatsoever:
- Location and Compliance
- Liability of Digital Setups or Digital Setups Ltd. or Digital Setups (SMC-Private) Limited
- Indemnity – Protecting Digital Setups and its Users
- Feedback, Comments, and Third-Party Content
- Jurisdiction and Governing Laws
- No Waiver of Rights
- Complete Agreement and Amendments
No Waiver of Rights
Digital Setups wants to emphasize that if we do not enforce strict performance of any provision in these Terms of Use, it does not mean we are waiving our right to enforce it in the future. Our failure to enforce a provision or any delay or omission in exercising our rights or remedies under these Terms of Use does not constitute a waiver of those rights or remedies. We retain the ability to enforce any provision or take advantage of any right or remedy available to us under these Terms of Use at any time.
We appreciate your understanding that our rights and remedies under these Terms of Use remain intact, even if we do not immediately exercise them.
Privacy Rights and Contacting Digital Setups
At Digital Setups, we value your privacy and handle your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our Content or Services, you agree to the actions we take regarding your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
If you have any concerns or questions about our content or products or services, please contact us.
We appreciate your cooperation and strive to provide helpful and convenient experiences. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with our Services, including reporting non-functioning links, please reach out to our official policy support email at [email protected].
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to addressing any concerns or inquiries you may have.
Thank you for using our Services or consuming our Content at Digital Setups’ digital properties.
Complete Agreement and Amendments
Digital Setups wants to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions that govern your use of our Services and Content. These Terms of Use represent the entire agreement between you and Digital Setups regarding the use of our Services and/or Content, unless expressly stated otherwise in a specific legal notice on the Services or Content.
Please note that Digital Setups reserves the right to make updates, revisions, supplements, and modifications to these Terms of Use at any time. We may also impose new or additional terms and conditions on your use of the Services/Content. These updates and changes, referred to as “Additional Terms,” will be effective immediately upon notice, which we may provide through various means, such as posting on the Services, Policies, Standards, or on this page. By continuing to view or use the Services/Content after receiving such notice, you are indicating your acceptance of any and all Additional Terms.
We want to ensure transparency and will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any changes to these Terms of Use. It is important to review the Terms of Use periodically to stay informed about any updates or modifications. Your continued use of the Services/Content signifies your acceptance of the current Terms of Use, including any Additional Terms that may be in effect.