Effective Date: 28th August

Last updated: 28th August

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cerope (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, mobile platform, and services, including the personalized fashion and styling recommendations we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By visiting our website or accessing our Services, you agree that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms in full.

Cerope is an India-based company currently operating under a sole proprietorship, with plans to transition into a Private Limited Company. These Terms are intended to comply with Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. At the same time, we have structured these Terms to be consistent with international standards, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where relevant, US consumer protection principles, so that our Services can be accessed globally.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you should discontinue use of our Services immediately. Continued use constitutes your acceptance of these Terms in their entirety.

2. Eligibility and User Registration

Our Services are intended for individuals who are at least 13 years of age. By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Services. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activities and are responsible for ensuring that minors use the Services appropriately.

Users may be required to create an account by providing accurate personal details such as name, email address, and other necessary information. You agree to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and acknowledge that you are responsible for all activities conducted under your account. Any misrepresentation, impersonation, or use of inaccurate details may result in termination of access.

3. Scope of Services

Cerope offers a personalized fashion and styling recommendation service powered by technology and human-curated expertise. The Services may involve processing and analyzing user-submitted images, body-related data, and other personal information to generate customized styling advice, clothing suggestions, or fashion-related insights.

Our Services are advisory in nature only and should be treated as recommendations, not absolute guarantees. Styling outcomes vary depending on factors beyond our control, such as product availability, user preferences, or third-party factors. Cerope does not sell clothing, accessories, or other products directly. Instead, we provide guidance to help users make informed styling decisions. Any purchases made outside our platform, even if influenced by our recommendations, remain the responsibility of the user.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Services, you agree to act lawfully and responsibly. Specifically, you must not misuse or exploit the Services in any way that could cause harm to Cerope, other users, or third parties. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Uploading unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Violating intellectual property rights of Cerope or any third party.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, reverse-engineering our technology, or interfering with the functioning of our Services.
• Using automated tools such as bots or scrapers to extract data from our platform without written consent.

By uploading photos, measurements, or other personal information, you confirm that you are the rightful owner of such content or have obtained the necessary consent from the individual concerned. Misuse of another person’s personal information without their knowledge or consent is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate suspension or termination of access, along with possible legal consequences.

5. User Content and Data Usage

Cerope acknowledges the sensitive nature of body-related data and images. All content you upload remains your intellectual property, and you retain full ownership of your personal content. By submitting content to our Services, you grant Cerope a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to process, store, and use the content strictly for the purpose of providing styling recommendations and improving our Services.

Your data is stored securely on servers located in India, with restricted access available only to authorized personnel such as the founding team. We employ reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. While we take significant measures to ensure the security of user data, no system is entirely immune to risks, and you acknowledge that you provide content at your own discretion.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Cerope is committed to protecting your privacy. Our separate Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, outlines in detail how your personal information is collected, stored, and used.

In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in India, and aligning with international data protection laws such as GDPR, we ensure that:

• User consent is obtained before collecting or processing personal information.
• Users have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of their data.
• A grievance officer is appointed to handle user complaints in a timely manner.

By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property associated with Cerope, including but not limited to our brand name, logos, website design, algorithms, styling models, and generated content, are the exclusive property of Cerope and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws in India and internationally.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any portion of our Services without obtaining prior written permission from Cerope. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may give rise to legal action, including injunctions, damages, or other remedies under law.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may occasionally reference or link to third-party platforms, websites, or services. These links are provided solely for user convenience and do not imply endorsement or affiliation. Cerope has no control over third-party platforms, and we disclaim responsibility for their content, policies, or practices. Users who choose to interact with third-party services do so at their own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to deliver accurate and useful styling recommendations, Cerope makes no guarantees regarding the suitability, reliability, availability, accuracy, or completeness of the Services.

We expressly disclaim any liability for:

• Dissatisfaction with styling outcomes or fashion choices made on the basis of our recommendations.
• Financial, reputational, or personal consequences arising from reliance on our Services.
• Technical errors, interruptions, loss of data, or unauthorized access, despite reasonable safeguards.

Users assume full responsibility for how they choose to act upon our recommendations.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cerope and its officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, goodwill, or personal data, arising from your use of or inability to use the Services.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be lawfully excluded, such as liability for fraud, misrepresentation, or personal injury caused by negligence.

11. Termination of Use

Cerope reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate user access to the Services at its sole discretion, without prior notice, in cases of violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent activity, or legal/regulatory compliance requirements. Users may also choose to discontinue using the Services at any time by deactivating their accounts.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in [Insert City, India].

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim relating to these Terms or the use of our Services, users agree to first attempt resolution informally by contacting us at info@cerope.com.

If the matter remains unresolved, it shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat and venue of arbitration in India. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.

If arbitration is not applicable or fails to resolve the dispute, the matter shall be escalated to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert City, India].

14. Modification of Terms

Cerope reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms at any time, at its sole discretion. Such changes will be posted on this page with the date of the last update. Continued use of the Services following modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.