Terms of Use

Welcome to VividTamil. By using this website you agree to these Terms of Use. Our goal is to make a safe, respectful space for sharing Tamil culture: articles, oral histories, photographs, recipes, and small product listings. These terms describe rights and responsibilities for visitors, contributors, and the site operators. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the site.

VividTamil provides cultural articles, features, and a small shop. You agree to use the site lawfully, politely and with respect for contributors. Prohibited activities include posting unlawful content, harassment, hate speech, impersonation, or attempts to undermine the site’s operation (hacking, scraping personal data). The site reserves the right to suspend or block accounts or IP addresses that abuse the platform.

Users may submit comments, articles, photos and other content for editorial consideration. By submitting content you grant VividTamil a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, store, and reproduce that content on the site and in related promotions. We moderate contributions to avoid defamatory or harmful content and reserve the right to edit, remove or refuse any submission. If you submit content that includes third-party copyrighted material, you affirm you have the right to do so or that it falls under fair use.

Unless stated otherwise, site content is owned or licensed by VividTamil. You may view, read, and share links and short excerpts for personal, non-commercial use. Republishing entire articles, images or design elements requires permission. For licensing requests, write to info@vividtamil.com.

We link to third-party resources for context and convenience. Those links do not imply endorsement; third-party sites are responsible for their content and privacy practices. Use discretion when following external links.

Purchases and donations are processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment credentials on our servers. Sellers and creators receive their share per the shop’s terms. Shipping, returns and refunds are handled per the product listing and our shop policies; contact support if issues arise.

Content is provided for informational and cultural purposes. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee completeness. To the extent permitted by law, VividTamil disclaims liability for any loss or damages arising from use of the site, including direct or indirect harms, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise.

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in India.

Our Privacy Policy describes data handling and user rights. By using the site you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to the processing described there.

If you believe content infringes your rights or violates our policies, contact info@vividtamil.com with details and supporting evidence. We will investigate and take action in accordance with applicable law.

We may update these Terms occasionally. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.

Questions about these Terms should be directed to info@vividtamil.com.

Thank you for supporting a small cultural project. We aim to preserve Tamil voices and traditions with care, humility and a commitment to accuracy. Your respectful participation helps keep this space meaningful.