Website Terms & Conditions
Last updated: June 15, 2023
Welcome to AIM Research (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website at aimmediahouse.com (“Site”), including all pages, services, and content (collectively, “Services”). By using or registering on the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Services.
1. Definitions and Scope
1.1 Definitions.
- “User” or “you” means any person who visits or uses the Site.
- “Content” means all text, graphics, images, data, reports, analyses, and other materials provided on or through the Site.
- “Participant” means any vendor or company featured in our PeMa Quadrant.
1.2 Scope.
These Terms apply to:
- All visitors to the Site.
- Registered users who create accounts, purchase reports, or participate in vendor briefings.
- Participants in any AIM Research initiative, including the PeMa Quadrant.
2. License to Use the Site
2.1 Limited License.
We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.
2.2 Prohibited Uses.
You agree not to:
- License, sell, rent, lease, transfer, copy, or distribute any Content except as expressly authorized.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of any software used on the Site.
- Use any scraping, data‑mining, or automated means to access, collect, or compile data from the Site.
- Frame or mirror any part of the Site without our prior written authorization.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All Content, design, layout, and underlying software are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. AIM Research and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Site and Content. Unauthorized use of any Content may violate copyright, trademark, or other laws.
4. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference. You consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal data as described therein. Under India’s IT Rules, our email: info@aimresearch.co.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, reviews, or other materials on the Site (“User Content”), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that its publication does not violate any third-party rights.
6. Ordering, Payment & Refunds
6.1 Ordering.
Orders for reports or subscriptions are placed via our online store. Acceptance occurs upon payment confirmation and order confirmation email.
6.2 Pricing & Taxes.
All prices are in USD/INR as indicated and exclude applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.
6.3 Payment.
We accept major credit cards and other payment methods listed at checkout.
6.4 Refunds.
Digital products are non-refundable except where required by law. For subscription cancellations, please see our Refund Policy or contact support.
7. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct
You must not:
- Use the Site for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
- Interfere with or disrupt the security or performance of the Site.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or other accounts, systems, or networks connected to the Site.
8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
8.1 Disclaimers.
The Site and Content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
8.2 Limitation of Liability.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AIM Research’s total liability for any claim related to these Terms or the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use the relevant Services. In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold AIM Research harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
10. Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, or cyber-attacks.
11. Modification of Terms
We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on the Site with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Assignment
We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to any affiliate or successor. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.
13. Severability & Waiver
If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms remain in full force. Waiver of any breach does not constitute waiver of subsequent breaches.
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore, India. Parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation before resorting to litigation.
15. Contact Information
For questions or to report violations, please contact us at:
AIM Research
Address: 1st Floor, Sakti Statesman, Marathahalli – Sarjapur Outer Ring Rd, Bengaluru – 560103
Email: info@aimresearch.co
Thank you for using AIM Research. We value your trust and strive to provide accurate, valuable insights to help you drive innovation and growth.
AIM Research PeMa Quadrant – Terms & Conditions of Participation and Release
1. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting information to, participating in, or being named or plotted on the AIM Research Penetration & Maturity (PeMa) Quadrant (“Quadrant”), each vendor or company (“Participant”) expressly agrees to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must notify AIM Research in writing prior to publication of any Quadrant in which you are featured.
2. Definitions
• “Quadrant” refers to the graphical and narrative output of AIM Research’s Penetration and Maturity evaluation.
• “Participant Materials” means all data, documents, presentations, and other information provided by Participant.
• “AIM Research” means Analytics India Magazine Pvt Ltd, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors.
3. No Claim or Challenge
3.1 Participant acknowledges that the Quadrant represents an independent, proprietary assessment by AIM Research of relative market positioning on two axes (“Penetration” and “Maturity”), based on AIM’s methodology.
3.2 Participant hereby unconditionally waives, releases, and forever discharges AIM Research from any and all claims, causes of action, suits, demands, or liabilities of any kind—whether in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise—arising from or relating to:
a) Participant’s inclusion or exclusion;
b) Participant’s position, placement, or category within the Quadrant;
c) AIM Research’s analysis, conclusions, commentary, or rankings;
d) Any inaccuracies, omissions, or perceived omissions in Participant Materials.
4. Disclaimers of Warranties
4.1 ALL QUADRANT CONTENT, ANALYSIS, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
4.2 AIM Research DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1 IN NO EVENT SHALL AIM RESEARCH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPANT’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE QUADRANT, EVEN IF AIM RESEARCH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
5.2 AIM Research’s AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US $100).
6. Indemnification
Participant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AIM Research from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to any claim by a third party alleging that Participant Materials infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property right or violate applicable law.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Participant hereby grants AIM Research a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display Participant Materials solely in connection with the Quadrant and related marketing.
7.2 All intellectual property rights in the Quadrant (including the underlying methodology) remain the exclusive property of AIM Research.
8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore, India.
9. Miscellaneous
• Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
• No Waiver. Failure by AIM Research to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver of such right.
• Amendments. AIM Research may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on its website. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of such changes.
• Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Quadrant and supersede all prior communications.
