Welcome to the official website of the Society of Independent Directors (SID). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
1. Purpose of the Website
This website is intended to provide educational, informational, and professional development resources relating to corporate governance, Independent Directors, board leadership, and SID’s activities. The content is not intended to constitute legal, financial, tax, investment, or professional advice.
2. Eligibility
The website may be accessed by any individual. However, membership in SID, participation in programs, or use of certain services may be subject to eligibility criteria and approval in accordance with SID’s Rules & Regulations and applicable policies.
3. Acceptable Use
Users agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly. Users shall not:
– Upload or transmit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or fraudulent material.
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, or databases.
– Interfere with the security or proper functioning of the website.
– Introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful software.
– Use the website for any activity prohibited under applicable law.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, documents, publications, designs, images, software, and other materials, is the property of SID or its licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. No material may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior written permission from SID.
5. Membership and Board Appointments
Membership in SID does not guarantee appointment, nomination, recommendation, employment, consultancy, or placement as an Independent Director or on the board of any company or organization. SID facilitates knowledge sharing, professional development, networking, and board readiness only.
6. Accuracy of Information
SID endeavors to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, SID makes no representation or warranty regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information published.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites for user convenience. SID does not control or endorse the content, policies, or services of such third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SID shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or any information contained herein.
9. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by SID’s Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use.
10. Amendments
SID reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
12. Contact
For any queries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Society of Independent Directors (SID)
Email: [Insert Official Email]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.