Terms and Conditions for ToxicKartik (toxickartik.com)
Last updated: Thursday, 13 November 2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to ToxicKartik (the “Site”), operated by Kartik Sunagar. By accessing or using the Site—including the Home, About, Portfolio, Shop, Blog, and Contact pages—you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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2. Eligibility

You must be able to form a binding contract under applicable law to use the Site. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

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3. Use of the Site

a. Acceptable Use: You agree not to misuse the Site, interfere with its operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or use it for unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.

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b. Content Accuracy: While efforts are made to keep information accurate and up to date, the Site’s content (including text and images) is provided “as is” and may change without notice.

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c. No Professional Advice: Content related to research, wildlife, or conservation is informational and not professional advice.

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4. Intellectual Property

a. Ownership: All photographs, images, text, graphics, logos, and other content on the Site are owned by or licensed to Kartik Sunagar and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

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b. Limited License: You may view and share links to the Site for personal, non‑commercial purposes. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, scraping, training AI models on, or commercial use of images or content requires prior written permission.

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c. Portfolio Restrictions: Downloading, copying, or extracting images or metadata from the Portfolio without permission is prohibited.

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5. User Submissions

a. Contact Form: If you submit information via the Get in Touch form (e.g., first name, last name, email, phone, message), you represent that it is accurate and you have the right to provide it.

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b. License to Communicate: By submitting inquiries, you authorize us to contact you using the details provided to respond to your request.

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c. Prohibited Content: Do not submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content.

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6. Purchases and Shop (if applicable)

a. Products and Availability: Any products, prints, licenses, or services offered through the Shop are subject to availability and may be modified or discontinued without notice.

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b. Pricing and Taxes: Prices are listed in the currency indicated and may change. Applicable taxes, fees, duties, and shipping costs will be added at checkout.

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c. Payments (Razorpay): Payments are processed by third‑party providers such as Razorpay. You agree to their terms and authorize charges to your selected payment method. We do not store full card/payment credentials.​

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7. Third‑Party Links and Services

The Site may link to external platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube) and third‑party services (e.g., payment processors, hosting, analytics). These are governed by their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

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8. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information (including Google Analytics and Razorpay processing). By using the Site, you consent to processing as described there.

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9. Disclaimers

a. “As Is”: The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

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b. No Guarantee: We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error‑free operation, or that defects will be corrected.

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10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kartik Sunagar and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed INR 10,000 or the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.

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11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kartik Sunagar from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or connected with your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

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12. Compliance and Wildlife Ethics

You agree to use the Site in ways that respect wildlife, conservation goals, and ethical field practices. Nothing on the Site should be used to harass, disturb, or endanger animals or habitats.

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13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

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14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction​

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts located in Bangalore, Karnataka, will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms.

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15. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please use the Get in Touch form on the Contact page or write using the email you provided when contacting us.

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17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any Shop‑specific policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede prior agreements or understandings relating to the Site.

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18. Return and refund

• Our products are delivered digitally via internet download or online access.

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• After purchase approval, orders are typically processed immediately, but may take up to twenty-four (24) hours.

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• A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided at checkout and will include instructions to access your purchase.

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19. Access and Download Monitoring

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• Downloads and access are monitored to ensure successful delivery.

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• We allow a reasonable number of downloads/access attempts. Excessive or abusive activity may result in suspended or terminated access at our discretion.

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20. Content Changes

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• toxickartik.com reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to add, remove, or modify any content (including issues, articles, videos, courses, and member materials).

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21. Refund Policy

• We stand behind our products and aim for your satisfaction. Because our products are digital and accessible immediately, refunds are generally not offered.​​

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22. Contact

• You may contact us via the contact me form or at: kartik [dot] sunagar [at] gmail.com​​