# BUSINESSLINE.CO.IN
# TERMS AND CONDITIONS
## नियम एवं शर्तें
**Last Updated:** June 2026
### 1. Introduction / परिचय
Welcome to BusinessLine.co.in ("BusinessLine", "Platform", "Website", "App", "We", "Us", "Our").
BusinessLine is operated by **Business Line Proprietorship**, having its registered office at:
**Office No. 211, Shivya Plaza, First Floor, City Mall 36, Mungeli Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India**
Email: [info@businessline.co.in](mailto:info@businessline.co.in)
By accessing, browsing, registering, purchasing, selling, promoting, listing products/services/courses, or otherwise using the Platform, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
यदि आप इन नियमों से सहमत नहीं हैं, तो कृपया प्लेटफ़ॉर्म का उपयोग न करें।
---
## 2. Definitions / परिभाषाएँ
### "Customer" / "Buyer"
Any person purchasing products, services, or courses through the Platform.
### "Vendor" / "Seller"
Any individual or business listing products, services, or courses on the Platform.
### "Affiliate"
Any registered user approved to promote listings through referral links, coupon codes, or other approved methods.
### "Order"
Any purchase request submitted through the Platform.
### "Content"
Includes text, images, videos, documents, product descriptions, course materials, logos, and other digital material.
---
## 3. Eligibility / पात्रता
To use BusinessLine, you must:
* Be at least 18 years old.
* Have legal capacity to enter into contracts.
* Provide accurate and complete information.
* Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
BusinessLine may suspend or terminate accounts containing false or misleading information.
---
## 4. Nature of Platform / प्लेटफ़ॉर्म की प्रकृति
BusinessLine is a technology-enabled marketplace.
The Platform allows:
* Product sales
* Service sales
* Course sales
* Affiliate marketing
* Local store pickup
* Local delivery
* National delivery
* Vendor-customer negotiations
BusinessLine generally acts as an intermediary platform and is not the manufacturer, owner, distributor, or service provider of third-party listings unless expressly stated otherwise.
---
## 5. User Accounts / उपयोगकर्ता खाते
Users are responsible for:
* Account security
* Password confidentiality
* Activities occurring under their account
You must immediately notify BusinessLine of any unauthorized access.
BusinessLine shall not be liable for losses resulting from unauthorized account usage.
---
## 6. Product, Service and Course Listings
Vendors are solely responsible for:
* Product quality
* Product legality
* Product descriptions
* Service quality
* Course content accuracy
* Pricing accuracy
BusinessLine does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of vendor-provided information.
---
## 7. Orders and Acceptance / ऑर्डर एवं स्वीकृति
Submission of an order does not guarantee acceptance.
Vendors may:
* Accept orders
* Reject orders
* Cancel unavailable orders
BusinessLine reserves the right to cancel any order suspected of fraud, abuse, pricing errors, or legal violations.
---
## 8. Pricing and Payments
Prices may be determined by Vendors.
Prices may include:
* Product cost
* Service charges
* Delivery charges
* Taxes (where applicable)
Payments shall be processed through authorized payment service providers.
BusinessLine does not store complete card or banking credentials.
---
## 9. Bargaining Feature / मोलभाव सुविधा
BusinessLine may provide a bargaining or price negotiation feature.
Customers may submit custom price offers.
Vendors may:
* Accept
* Reject
* Counter-offer
BusinessLine does not guarantee acceptance of any negotiated price.
Negotiations are conducted solely between the Customer and Vendor.
---
## 10. Local Pickup and Delivery
Where enabled by the Vendor, customers may choose:
### Store Pickup
Order collected from Vendor location.
### Local Delivery
Vendor delivers within a designated service area.
### National Shipping
Delivery through courier partners.
Delivery availability is determined solely by the Vendor.
---
## 11. Vendor-Specific Policies
Each Vendor may maintain separate:
* Return policies
* Warranty policies
* Delivery policies
* Service conditions
Vendor-specific policies displayed on product pages or vendor profiles shall apply in addition to these Terms.
---
## 12. Course Purchases
Course creators retain ownership of their content.
Customers receive a limited, non-transferable license to access purchased courses.
Customers may not:
* Resell courses
* Share login credentials
* Reproduce course content without permission
Violation may result in account suspension and legal action.
---
## 13. Affiliate Program
BusinessLine operates an affiliate marketing program.
Affiliates may earn commissions through:
* Referral links
* Referral coupons
* Approved promotional methods
Commission eligibility depends upon:
* Successful sale
* Completed payment
* Expiry of refund period
* Fraud verification
BusinessLine reserves the right to revise commission structures at any time.
---
## 14. Direct Selling Compliance
BusinessLine is not a pyramid scheme, money circulation scheme, or recruitment-based compensation program.
No commission is paid merely for:
* Recruiting members
* Creating teams
* Building downlines
Affiliate compensation is based solely on eligible sales.
---
## 15. Vendor as Affiliate
A Vendor may also register as an Affiliate.
Where a Vendor promotes another Vendor's listing through approved affiliate methods, such Vendor may earn Affiliate Commission according to applicable policies.
---
## 16. Prohibited Activities
Users shall not:
* Commit fraud
* Provide false information
* Violate laws
* Upload illegal content
* Sell prohibited products
* Manipulate reviews
* Use bots or automated systems without authorization
* Infringe intellectual property rights
---
## 17. Prohibited Products and Services
The following may not be listed:
* Illegal drugs
* Counterfeit products
* Stolen goods
* Pirated software
* Weapons and explosives
* Gambling services
* Money circulation schemes
* Pyramid schemes
* Illegal financial products
BusinessLine may remove prohibited listings without notice.
---
## 18. Intellectual Property
BusinessLine name, branding, software, logos, designs, and content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce BusinessLine materials without written authorization.
---
## 19. User Content
Users grant BusinessLine a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display, publish, reproduce, and distribute content uploaded to the Platform for marketplace operations and promotion.
Users remain responsible for the legality and accuracy of uploaded content.
---
## 20. Suspension and Termination
BusinessLine may suspend or terminate accounts for:
* Fraud
* Abuse
* Policy violations
* Illegal activities
* Repeated customer complaints
BusinessLine's decision regarding account termination shall be final.
---
## 21. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
BusinessLine shall not be liable for:
* Vendor misconduct
* Product defects
* Service failures
* Delivery delays
* Third-party payment failures
* Indirect or consequential damages
---
## 22. Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless BusinessLine, its owners, employees, representatives, and affiliates against claims arising from:
* Violations of these Terms
* Illegal activities
* Intellectual property disputes
* Vendor misconduct
* Affiliate misconduct
---
## 23. Privacy
Use of the Platform is also governed by the BusinessLine Privacy Policy.
Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy separately.
---
## 24. Dispute Resolution
Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through mutual discussions.
If unresolved, disputes may be referred to arbitration under applicable Indian laws.
---
## 25. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
Subject to applicable arbitration provisions, courts located in **Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh** shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
---
## 26. Changes to Terms
BusinessLine may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
---
## 27. Contact Information
Business Line Proprietorship
Office No. 211, Shivya Plaza, First Floor, City Mall 36, Mungeli Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Email: [info@businessline.co.in](mailto:info@businessline.co.in)
Grievance Officer: P Kumar
Email: [info@businessline.co.in](mailto:info@businessline.co.in)