Disclaimer

Disclaimer

Effective Date: 7 September 2026
Last Updated: 7 September 2026

Welcome to ShikheeCares.

The information and content published on ShikheeCares (“Website”, “Site”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “ShikheeCares”) are intended primarily for personal, informational, editorial and storytelling purposes.

ShikheeCares is a personal website through which Shikhee shares her experiences, opinions, observations, interests and perspectives on subjects including motherhood, family, beauty and skincare, travel, professional life, personal growth and everyday experiences.

The content represents a personal perspective and should be understood in that context.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.

1. Personal Experiences and Opinions

A substantial portion of ShikheeCares consists of personal experiences, memories, observations, opinions and reflections.

These may include Shikhee's experiences with:

• Motherhood and family life;

• Beauty and skincare products;

• Travel destinations and experiences;

• Professional situations;

• Books, media and other content;

• Products and services;

• Lifestyle choices; and

• Other personal interests.

Such content reflects Shikhee's individual experiences and opinions.

An experience described on the Website should not automatically be understood as a recommendation, guarantee or statement that the same experience will apply to another person.

Individual circumstances, preferences, needs and outcomes can vary considerably.

2. No Professional Advice

Unless expressly stated otherwise, nothing published on ShikheeCares is intended to constitute professional advice.

The Website does not provide:

• Medical advice;

• Dermatological advice;

• Psychological advice;

• Childcare or paediatric advice;

• Legal advice;

• Financial advice;

• Investment advice;

• Tax advice;

• Professional employment advice;

• Travel-agent advice;

• Business advice; or

• Any other specialised professional advice.

You should consult an appropriately qualified professional where professional advice is required.

3. Beauty and Skincare Disclaimer

ShikheeCares may contain articles about:

• Skincare;

• Beauty products;

• Cosmetics;

• Haircare;

• Personal care;

• Wellness;

• Beauty routines;

• Treatments;

• Brands; and

• Personal product experiences.

Such content represents personal experiences and opinions.

It is not medical or dermatological advice.

A product, ingredient, treatment or routine that works well for Shikhee may not work in the same way for another person.

Individual results may vary depending on factors including:

• Skin type;

• Age;

• Allergies;

• Sensitivities;

• Existing conditions;

• Medication;

• Environment;

• Lifestyle; and

• Other individual circumstances.

Before using a product or treatment, readers should review the manufacturer's instructions, ingredients, warnings and precautions.

If you have a medical, dermatological or other health concern, you should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Do not rely on information on ShikheeCares as a substitute for professional medical or dermatological advice.

4. Motherhood, Parenting and Family Content

ShikheeCares may contain personal stories and reflections about:

• Motherhood;

• Parenting;

• Children;

• Family life;

• Education;

• Child development;

• Family routines;

• Parenting experiences; and

• Other family-related subjects.

This content represents Shikhee's personal experience and perspective.

It is not intended to constitute professional medical, paediatric, psychological, educational, developmental or childcare advice.

Every child and family is different.

A parenting approach or experience described on ShikheeCares may not be appropriate for another child or family.

Parents and caregivers should use their own judgement and consult appropriately qualified professionals where necessary.

5. Child and Family Safety

Some content on ShikheeCares may feature Shikhee's children or other family members.

Such content is shared as part of personal storytelling and is not intended to provide information for identifying, locating or contacting individuals appearing on the Website.

Readers are expected to respect the privacy and safety of Shikhee and her family.

Nothing on the Website grants permission to:

• Track individuals;

• Determine private locations;

• Identify sensitive personal information;

• Contact children;

• Collect family photographs;

• Create profiles about family members; or

• Otherwise interfere with their privacy.

Additional provisions concerning personal and family content are contained in the Privacy Policy and Content & Image Usage Policy.

6. Travel Disclaimer

ShikheeCares may contain travel stories, destination guides, reviews, recommendations and personal observations.

Travel information can change quickly.

Information relating to:

• Hotels;

• Restaurants;

• Attractions;

• Opening hours;

• Prices;

• Transportation;

• Visa requirements;

• Entry requirements;

• Local rules;

• Weather;

• Safety conditions;

• Availability; and

• Other travel matters

may become outdated or may vary depending on circumstances.

Readers should independently verify important travel information with official or relevant sources before making travel arrangements.

ShikheeCares does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, quality, safety or suitability of any destination, accommodation, restaurant, attraction, transportation provider or other travel-related service mentioned on the Website.

7. Product Reviews and Recommendations

ShikheeCares may review, discuss, mention or recommend products and services.

Any review or recommendation reflects the circumstances and experience of the author.

It does not constitute a guarantee that:

• A product will work for you;

• A product will produce a particular result;

• A service will meet your expectations;

• A product will remain available;

• A price will remain unchanged; or

• A particular product or service is suitable for your individual circumstances.

You should conduct your own research before purchasing or using any product or service.

Where appropriate, product labels, manufacturer instructions, safety information and professional advice should take precedence over personal opinions expressed on the Website.

8. Sponsored Content and Brand Collaborations

ShikheeCares may, now or in the future, participate in:

• Sponsored articles;

• Brand collaborations;

• Product partnerships;

• Travel partnerships;

• Events;

• Media collaborations;

• Promotional campaigns; and

• Other commercial relationships.

Where content involves a material commercial relationship, appropriate disclosure may be provided.

A commercial collaboration does not necessarily mean that every statement made in the relevant content is supplied, dictated or independently verified by the partner.

Readers should consider the nature of the relationship when evaluating sponsored or collaborative content.

9. Affiliate Links

Some content may contain affiliate links.

Where applicable, ShikheeCares may receive a commission or other benefit if you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase or action.

The presence of an affiliate relationship does not constitute a guarantee of the product or service being recommended.

Prices, availability, offers and terms are controlled by the relevant third-party provider and may change without notice.

Any purchase made through a third-party website is subject to that provider's own terms and policies.

10. Professional and Career Content

ShikheeCares may contain content relating to Shikhee's:

• Professional experiences;

• Career journey;

• Leadership experiences;

• Workplace observations;

• Facilitation;

• Management;

• Entrepreneurship;

• Professional relationships;

• Personal development; and

• Other work-related experiences.

Such content represents personal experiences and perspectives.

It should not be treated as professional, legal, employment, business, financial or organisational advice.

The views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of any current or former employer, client, colleague, organisation, partner or professional association unless expressly stated.

11. Accuracy and Completeness

We make reasonable efforts to publish information accurately and in good faith.

However, ShikheeCares is a personal website, and much of its content is based on personal experiences, memories and opinions.

Accordingly, we do not guarantee that all information on the Website will always be:

• Complete;

• Accurate;

• Current;

• Error-free;

• Applicable to every person; or

• Continuously updated.

Facts, prices, products, services, destinations, regulations and circumstances may change after an article has been published.

Where information is important or consequential, readers should verify it independently.

12. Historical and Personal Recollections

Some content may describe past experiences, events, memories or personal observations.

Such accounts reflect the author's recollection and perspective.

They should not necessarily be interpreted as a complete or objective historical record of an event, person or circumstance.

Where appropriate, identifying details may be simplified or presented from the author's personal point of view.

13. Third-Party Websites and Links

ShikheeCares may link to third-party websites, services, products, social-media platforms and other external resources.

Such links may be provided for:

• Convenience;

• Reference;

• Further reading;

• Travel planning;

• Product information;

• Personal recommendations; or

• Other informational purposes.

We do not control third-party websites and do not guarantee:

• Their accuracy;

• Availability;

• Security;

• Privacy practices;

• Products;

• Services;

• Content; or

• Policies.

Visiting or using a third-party website is at your own discretion and subject to that website's terms and policies.

14. External Products and Services

References to products, brands, companies, hotels, restaurants, destinations, applications, platforms or other services do not automatically constitute an endorsement.

Any reference may simply reflect:

• A personal experience;

• An example;

• A point of discussion;

• A recommendation;

• Editorial context; or

• A commercial relationship that has been disclosed where appropriate.

Readers should independently evaluate any product or service before making a purchase or other decision.

15. No Guarantee of Results

Any statement on ShikheeCares concerning the potential benefits, effectiveness or outcome of:

• A product;

• Skincare routine;

• Beauty practice;

• Travel choice;

• Parenting approach;

• Professional approach;

• Lifestyle choice; or

• Other activity

is based on personal experience, opinion or available information and should not be understood as a guarantee of results.

Individual outcomes vary.

16. Personal Safety and Decision-Making

Readers are responsible for making their own decisions based on their individual circumstances.

You should exercise appropriate caution before:

• Using a new skincare or beauty product;

• Undertaking a treatment;

• Travelling to a destination;

• Making a significant purchase;

• Following parenting-related suggestions;

• Making a professional or career decision; or

• Acting on other information found on the Website.

Where a decision involves significant health, financial, legal, safety or personal consequences, obtain appropriate professional advice.

17. User-Generated Content

If ShikheeCares allows comments, reviews or other user-generated content, opinions expressed by users belong to those users.

They do not necessarily represent the views of Shikhee or ShikheeCares.

We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of user-submitted content and may remove content that violates applicable rules or law.

18. Privacy of Shikhee and Her Family

The personal photographs, stories and information appearing on ShikheeCares are shared within the context of Shikhee's personal storytelling.

Their publication does not constitute a waiver of all privacy or personality rights.

Visitors should not interpret publicly accessible personal content as permission to:

• Copy or redistribute photographs;

• Compile personal information;

• Identify private locations;

• Track individuals;

• Contact family members;

• Use photographs commercially;

• Use images for AI training or facial recognition; or

• Otherwise exploit personal or family information.

For additional information, please refer to the Privacy Policy and Content & Image Usage Policy.

19. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Use

Content published on ShikheeCares should not be interpreted as permission to use the Website's articles, photographs, family images or other material to:

• Train AI models;

• Create AI datasets;

• Generate synthetic versions of Shikhee or her family;

• Create digital likenesses;

• Perform facial recognition;

• Conduct biometric analysis;

• Build personal profiles; or

• Systematically extract and process Website content.

Please refer to the Content & Image Usage Policy for further provisions concerning permitted and prohibited uses.

20. No Warranty

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShikheeCares is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy;

• Completeness;

• Availability;

• Reliability;

• Suitability;

• Security;

• Fitness for a particular purpose; or

• Continuous operation of the Website.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes a warranty or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded.

21. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShikheeCares and Shikhee shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, expense or consequence arising from:

• Reliance on Website content;

• Use of information published on the Website;

• Use of products or services mentioned on the Website;

• Travel decisions;

• Beauty or skincare decisions;

• Parenting or lifestyle decisions;

• Professional decisions;

• Use of third-party websites;

• Website interruptions;

• Technical failures;

• Unauthorised use of Website content; or

• Other consequences arising from access to or use of the Website.

This limitation applies to the extent permitted by applicable law and does not exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded.

22. No Endorsement or Affiliation

Mention of a person, company, product, brand, service, destination, organisation or other entity on ShikheeCares does not necessarily imply:

• Sponsorship;

• Endorsement;

• Partnership;

• Employment;

• Affiliation;

• Approval; or

• Formal association.

Where a specific relationship exists, it may be disclosed where appropriate.

23. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• Changes to Website content;

• New categories of content;

• New commercial relationships;

• New Website features;

• Changes in applicable law; or

• Changes in our practices.

The latest version will be published on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.

24. Governing Law

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, subject to applicable mandatory legal provisions.

Any dispute arising in connection with this Disclaimer or the use of ShikheeCares shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts and authorities having jurisdiction under applicable Indian law.

25. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Disclaimer or the content published on ShikheeCares, you may contact:

ShikheeCares
Email: info@shikheecares.com

For concerns relating specifically to personal information, photographs or family content, please mention “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

For permission to reproduce Website content or images, please mention “Content Permission Request” in the subject line.

26. In Simple Terms

ShikheeCares is a personal space, not a professional advice service.

Shikhee shares what she has experienced, what she thinks, what she has learned and what she enjoys. Her experiences may be useful to readers, but they may not be right for everyone.

So:

Read. Explore. Get inspired.

But when a decision involves your health, your child, your money, your safety or another significant personal matter, do your own research and seek appropriate professional advice.

And when it comes to Shikhee's personal stories, photographs and family life, please remember that being able to see something online does not mean that you have permission to use it.

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