Terms of use

Terms of Use

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

Welcome to ShikheeCares (“Website”, “Site”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “ShikheeCares”).

ShikheeCares is a personal website and digital journal created to share Shikhee's experiences, perspectives, stories and interests, including motherhood, family and roots, beauty and skincare, travel, professional life, personal growth, everyday experiences and other subjects that form part of her personal and professional journey.

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website.

By accessing, browsing or using ShikheeCares, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About ShikheeCares

ShikheeCares is primarily a personal content and storytelling platform.

The Website may contain:

• Personal articles and essays;

• Stories and reflections;

• Motherhood and family-related content;

• Beauty and skincare experiences;

• Travel stories and recommendations;

• Professional experiences and perspectives;

• Photographs and videos;

• Personal opinions;

• Links to external websites;

• References to products, services, destinations and organisations;

• Social-media content;

• Sponsored or collaborative content, where applicable; and

• Other content that may be added from time to time.

The Website is intended primarily for informational, personal, editorial and storytelling purposes.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the content should not be interpreted as professional, medical, financial, legal, travel or other specialised advice.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By using the Website, you confirm that:

• You have read these Terms;

• You understand them;

• You agree to comply with them; and

• You will use the Website in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you access the Website on behalf of another person, organisation or entity, you represent that you are authorised to do so and that the relevant person or entity will also comply with these Terms.

3. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• Changes to the Website;

• New features;

• Changes in technology;

• Changes in applicable law;

• New types of content or services;

• Changes in commercial or partnership activities; or

• Improvements to the Website.

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

Your continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

4. Use of the Website

You may use ShikheeCares for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may:

• Browse the Website;

• Read and view its content;

• Share links to publicly accessible pages;

• Refer others to ShikheeCares;

• Engage with permitted Website features; and

• Use content for personal purposes in accordance with the Content & Image Usage Policy.

You must not use the Website in any manner that:

• Violates applicable law;

• Infringes another person's rights;

• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to the Website;

• Interferes with Website operations;

• Introduces malicious software;

• Attempts to bypass security measures;

• Scrapes or systematically extracts content without permission;

• Uses Website content for unauthorised commercial purposes;

• Harasses or threatens individuals associated with the Website;

• Attempts to identify, track or locate individuals appearing in personal or family content;

• Misrepresents an association with Shikhee or ShikheeCares; or

• Otherwise misuses the Website.

5. Personal and Family Content

ShikheeCares contains personal stories, photographs and experiences.

Some content may relate to:

• Shikhee;

• Her children;

• Her parents and relatives;

• Family members;

• Friends;

• Colleagues;

• Professional associates; and

• Other people connected with her life.

Such content is shared as part of personal storytelling.

Access to such content does not give visitors permission to investigate, identify, contact, track, profile, photograph, reproduce or otherwise interfere with the privacy or personal lives of the individuals appearing in such content.

Particular care must be exercised with content involving children.

6. Children's Content

ShikheeCares may contain photographs or stories involving children, particularly within its motherhood and family-related content.

The Website is not intended to provide a means for visitors to collect information about children.

Users must not:

• Attempt to identify a child beyond information intentionally provided in the content;

• Determine a child's school, residence, routine or private location;

• Attempt to contact a child;

• Collect photographs or information about children from the Website;

• Repost children's photographs;

• Use children's images commercially;

• Use such images for advertising;

• Use them for AI training or image generation;

• Use them for facial recognition or biometric analysis; or

• Otherwise exploit information relating to children appearing on the Website.

Any misuse may result in appropriate action being taken.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content and materials available on ShikheeCares are owned by, created by, licensed to, or used with permission by ShikheeCares and/or the relevant rights holder.

This includes:

• Written content;

• Articles;

• Essays;

• Photographs;

• Videos;

• Graphics;

• Illustrations;

• Logos;

• Branding;

• Design elements;

• Captions;

• Original creative works;

• Compilation and arrangement of Website content; and

• Other materials appearing on the Website.

Such materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, design, personality, publicity, privacy and other applicable rights.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

8. Limited Permission to Use Website Content

Subject to these Terms and the Content & Image Usage Policy, ShikheeCares grants visitors a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable permission to access and view publicly available Website content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

This permission does not transfer ownership of any content.

It does not permit you to reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, license or commercially exploit Website content unless expressly permitted.

9. Photographs and Images

Photographs appearing on ShikheeCares are an important part of the personal nature of the Website.

Unless specifically identified as available for reuse, photographs may not be:

• Downloaded for redistribution;

• Republished;

• Used on another website;

• Used as profile images;

• Used in advertising;

• Used for commercial purposes;

• Altered or manipulated for publication;

• Used to create derivative works;

• Used for AI training or dataset creation;

• Used for facial recognition or biometric analysis; or

• Otherwise exploited without appropriate permission.

This applies particularly to photographs depicting Shikhee, her family members and children.

For further details, please refer to the Content & Image Usage Policy.

10. Shikhee's Name, Image and Identity

Shikhee's name, photograph, likeness, professional identity, personal brand and other identifying characteristics may not be used without appropriate permission in a way that:

• Suggests endorsement;

• Suggests sponsorship;

• Implies an affiliation;

• Promotes a product or service;

• Creates a false association;

• Misrepresents her views;

• Creates a misleading advertisement; or

• Otherwise commercially exploits her identity.

The mere presence of a photograph or reference to Shikhee on the Website does not constitute permission to use her identity for another purpose.

11. AI, Scraping and Automated Use

Unless expressly authorised in writing, Website content must not be systematically collected, copied or processed for:

• Artificial-intelligence training;

• Machine-learning datasets;

• Generative-AI systems;

• Image datasets;

• Facial-recognition systems;

• Biometric analysis;

• Automated profiling;

• Commercial databases;

• Content-republication systems;

• Search or aggregation services beyond ordinary indexing; or

• Other automated commercial exploitation.

This applies to both written and visual content.

Ordinary search-engine indexing that is consistent with applicable technical standards and applicable law is not, by itself, prohibited.

12. Linking to the Website

You may link to publicly accessible ShikheeCares pages provided that the link:

• Is lawful;

• Does not misrepresent ShikheeCares;

• Does not suggest an endorsement;

• Does not imply sponsorship or affiliation where none exists;

• Does not appear alongside unlawful or defamatory material; and

• Does not otherwise damage or misuse the Website or Shikhee's identity.

You may not frame, mirror or reproduce substantial portions of ShikheeCares within another website without permission.

13. Social Media Sharing

ShikheeCares may include social-media sharing functionality or links to Shikhee's social profiles.

Visitors are encouraged to share links to original ShikheeCares pages rather than copying and reposting complete articles or photographs.

Social-media platforms operate independently and are governed by their own terms and policies.

ShikheeCares is not responsible for how third-party platforms display, cache, process or distribute content after it has been shared through those platforms.

14. Accuracy of Information

ShikheeCares aims to provide content that is accurate and presented in good faith.

However, much of the Website is based on personal experiences, opinions and recollections.

Accordingly:

• Personal experiences may differ between individuals;

• Opinions are subjective;

• Circumstances may change;

• Travel information may become outdated;

• Product availability and pricing may change;

• Beauty and skincare experiences may differ between individuals;

• Professional perspectives are not universal conclusions; and

• Historical or personal recollections may not always be complete.

We do not guarantee that every piece of information on the Website will always be complete, current or error-free.

15. Beauty and Skincare Content

Beauty, skincare and self-care content published on ShikheeCares reflects personal experiences, opinions and observations.

Such content is not intended to constitute:

• Medical advice;

• Dermatological advice;

• Diagnosis;

• Treatment;

• Prescription;

• Professional healthcare advice; or

• A guarantee that a particular product or routine will produce a particular result.

Individual responses to skincare, beauty products and treatments can vary.

You should conduct your own research and consult an appropriately qualified professional where necessary, particularly where a product or treatment may affect an existing health or skin condition.

16. Motherhood and Family Content

Motherhood and family-related content reflects Shikhee's personal experiences and perspectives.

Such content should not be interpreted as professional:

• Medical advice;

• Childcare advice;

• Parenting instruction;

• Psychological advice;

• Educational advice; or

• Developmental guidance.

Every family and child is different.

Readers should exercise their own judgement and seek appropriate professional advice where necessary.

17. Travel Content

Travel content reflects personal experiences and opinions.

Travel conditions can change due to:

• Weather;

• Government restrictions;

• Political circumstances;

• Local regulations;

• Transport schedules;

• Hotel or accommodation policies;

• Pricing;

• Availability;

• Safety conditions; or

• Other circumstances.

Accordingly, readers should independently verify important information before making travel or financial decisions based on Website content.

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

18. Professional and Career Content

Shikhee may discuss professional experiences, leadership, workplace observations, facilitation, career-related subjects and other professional topics.

Such content represents personal perspectives and experiences.

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

Nothing on the Website should be treated as legal, financial, employment, business or professional advice.

19. Product Reviews and Recommendations

ShikheeCares may discuss or recommend products, services, destinations or experiences.

Any recommendation reflects Shikhee's perspective based on the circumstances in which the relevant product or service was experienced or reviewed.

A recommendation is not a guarantee of:

• Quality;

• Safety;

• Suitability;

• Performance;

• Availability;

• Results; or

• Value for every person.

Readers should make their own purchasing and usage decisions.

Where a relationship exists between ShikheeCares and a brand, advertiser, affiliate programme or other commercial partner, appropriate disclosure may be provided in accordance with applicable requirements and the Website's disclosure practices.

20. Sponsored and Collaborative Content

From time to time, ShikheeCares may participate in:

• Brand collaborations;

• Sponsored content;

• Product partnerships;

• Affiliate programmes;

• Travel partnerships;

• Events;

• Media collaborations; or

• Other commercial arrangements.

Where applicable, such relationships may be disclosed within the relevant content or through a separate disclosure.

The existence of a commercial relationship does not automatically mean that every statement or opinion expressed in the relevant content is supplied or dictated by the partner.

21. Affiliate Links

ShikheeCares may use affiliate links in certain content.

If you click an affiliate link and subsequently make a qualifying purchase or take another qualifying action, ShikheeCares may receive a commission or other benefit, depending on the relevant programme.

Affiliate relationships do not necessarily increase the price you pay.

Where affiliate links are used, appropriate disclosure may be provided.

Affiliate arrangements may change over time.

22. Third-Party Websites and Services

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

Such links are provided for convenience, information, reference or personal storytelling.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for:

• Their content;

• Availability;

• Accuracy;

• Privacy practices;

• Security;

• Terms;

• Products or services; or

• Any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and policies.

23. User-Submitted Content

If the Website permits visitors to submit comments, messages, photographs, reviews or other material, you are responsible for the content you submit.

You must not submit material that:

• Is unlawful;

• Is defamatory;

• Violates another person's privacy;

• Infringes intellectual-property rights;

• Contains malicious software;

• Is threatening or abusive;

• Contains unnecessary sensitive personal information;

• Impersonates another person; or

• Otherwise violates applicable law or these Terms.

You should only submit photographs or personal information relating to other people where you have the necessary permission or legal authority to do so.

24. Moderation and Removal of User Content

Where user-generated content is enabled, ShikheeCares may, but is not necessarily required to:

• Review submissions;

• Moderate comments;

• Remove content;

• Restrict access to content;

• Disable commenting;

• Block users; or

• Take other reasonable measures.

We may remove content that we believe violates these Terms, applicable law or the rights and safety of others.

We are not required to retain or publish every submission.

25. Website Availability

We aim to keep ShikheeCares available and functional.

However, the Website may occasionally be:

• Unavailable;

• Temporarily suspended;

• Slower than usual;

• Subject to maintenance;

• Affected by technical problems;

• Affected by hosting or network issues; or

• Modified or discontinued.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time where reasonably necessary.

26. Security and Prohibited Activities

You must not attempt to:

• Gain unauthorised access to the Website;

• Access administrative areas without permission;

• Circumvent security measures;

• Introduce malware or malicious code;

• Conduct denial-of-service attacks;

• Interfere with Website infrastructure;

• Scrape substantial content;

• Use automated tools to overload the Website;

• Attempt to access another user's information;

• Test vulnerabilities without permission; or

• Otherwise compromise the security or integrity of the Website.

Unauthorised activity may be reported to appropriate authorities where warranted.

27. Privacy

Your use of ShikheeCares is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how information relating to visitors may be collected, used, stored and protected.

Because ShikheeCares contains personal and family content, additional protections relating to photographs, children and personal stories are also described in our Content & Image Usage Policy.

28. Cookies

ShikheeCares may use cookies and similar technologies.

The use of such technologies is described in our Cookie Policy.

29. No Professional or Personal Relationship

Reading ShikheeCares, communicating through the Website or interacting with its content does not automatically create:

• A professional relationship;

• An advisory relationship;

• A client relationship;

• A doctor-patient relationship;

• A consultant relationship;

• An employment relationship;

• A partnership; or

• Any other formal relationship

between you and Shikhee or ShikheeCares.

Any such relationship must be established separately and expressly.

30. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShikheeCares and Shikhee shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:

• Reliance on Website content;

• Use of third-party websites;

• Products or services mentioned on the Website;

• Travel arrangements made based on Website content;

• Beauty or skincare decisions made based on personal experiences;

• Changes to information after publication;

• Website interruptions;

• Technical failures;

• Unauthorised third-party copying or misuse of Website content;

• Security incidents outside our reasonable control; or

• Other consequences arising from the use of the Website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

31. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShikheeCares and Shikhee from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses arising from your:

• Violation of these Terms;

• Unlawful use of the Website;

• Infringement of another person's rights;

• Misuse of Website content;

• Unauthorised reproduction or distribution of Website material; or

• Submission of unlawful or infringing material.

This provision does not apply to the extent that the relevant claim results from our own unlawful conduct or any liability that cannot legally be transferred to you.

32. Intellectual Property Complaints

If you believe that material appearing on ShikheeCares infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us.

Please provide:

• Your name;

• Contact details;

• Identification of the relevant material;

• The URL where it appears;

• A description of the rights you believe have been affected; and

• Any supporting information that may assist us in reviewing the matter.

Please send such notices to:

info@shikheecares.com

We may investigate legitimate complaints and take appropriate action.

33. Privacy and Safety Requests

If you believe that a photograph, story or other content creates a genuine privacy or safety concern involving you or another individual, particularly a child, please contact us promptly.

Please identify:

• The relevant page;

• The content concerned;

• The nature of the concern; and

• Any information reasonably necessary for us to assess the request.

We will review genuine concerns in good faith.

34. No Waiver

If we do not immediately enforce any provision of these Terms, that does not mean that we have permanently waived our right to enforce that provision later.

Any waiver must be expressly made by the relevant authorised person.

35. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, where legally possible.

If modification is not possible, the affected provision shall be severed to the extent necessary without affecting the remaining provisions.

36. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Website's Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Content & Image Usage Policy and other applicable policies, constitute the principal terms governing your use of ShikheeCares.

Additional terms may apply to specific features or services introduced on the Website in the future.

37. Governing Law

These Terms 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 the Website or these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts and authorities having jurisdiction under applicable Indian law.

38. Contact Us

If you have questions concerning these Terms, Website content, permissions, privacy or other matters relating to ShikheeCares, please contact:

ShikheeCares
Email: info@shikheecares.com

For content or image permissions, please mention “Content Permission Request” in the subject line.

For privacy or family-content concerns, please mention “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

39. Our Simple Principle

ShikheeCares is a personal space.

You are welcome to read it, enjoy it, discuss it and share it with others.

You are welcome to share the link.

But the stories, photographs, family memories, personal experiences and creative work published here are not yours to take, reproduce or commercially exploit.

If you want to use something beyond ordinary personal viewing or linking, please ask first.

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