Disclaimer
Important legal notice regarding the informational nature of website content, intermediary status, third-party software aggregation, intellectual property, and limitations of liability.
General Disclaimer
This General Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) forms an integral part of and must be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
By accessing, browsing, or using https://softorage.com (the “Website” or “Service”), you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the terms, disclaimers, and limitations of liability set out below. If you do not agree with any part of this Disclaimer, you must discontinue your use of our Service immediately.
1. General Informational Purposes & “AS IS” Provision
All materials, content, software listings, specifications, reviews, articles, and related graphics published on Softorage are provided solely for general educational and informational purposes.
- No Warranties: ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
- Rapidly Changing Data: While we endeavor to keep directory details up to date, software versions, pricing, features, and licensing terms change continuously. Softorage makes no representation or warranty that any listing or review is comprehensive, error-free, uninterrupted, or current. Any reliance you place upon such information is strictly at your own independent risk.
2. Intermediary Status & No Hosting or Distribution
Softorage operates strictly as a neutral aggregator, search index, and curated information directory.
- Statutory Intermediary Status: Softorage functions as an “Intermediary” as defined under Section 2(1)(w) of the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, and equivalent international safe-harbor legal provisions (such as the EU Digital Services Act and Section 512 of the US DMCA). We do not initiate data transmissions, select the receiver of any transmission, or modify the software packages transmitted by developers.
- No File Hosting: Softorage does not develop, host, store, execute, or distribute any executable binaries, installation files, or digital assets.
- Outbound Redirection: When you click on download or external buttons on our Website, you are redirected to the official software developer’s domain or an authorized third-party repository. We have no ownership, control, or supervision over the infrastructure, code, or servers hosting those third-party files.
3. Third-Party Software Risks & Safety Disclaimer
Because Softorage does not control, audit, or host external software packages, we cannot and do not guarantee the safety, integrity, compatibility, or functionality of any software you choose to download from third-party sources.
By utilizing our directory to discover third-party software, you expressly acknowledge and agree that:
- Assumption of Risk: You download, install, and execute third-party software entirely at your own risk and discretion. Softorage is not liable for any viruses, Trojans, malware, spyware, bloatware, or malicious scripts bundled with external downloads.
- Independent Verification Required: It is solely your responsibility to verify system compatibility, deploy updated anti-virus and anti-malware security software, back up your critical data, and thoroughly review the developer’s End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy before downloading or installing any file.
- No Technical Support: Softorage does not provide technical support, troubleshooting, warranty service, or customer assistance for third-party software listed in our directory.
4. Intellectual Property, Trademarks, and Fair Use
All product names, logos, brands, icons, and registered trademarks displayed on Softorage are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
- Nominative Fair Use: The display of third-party software names, logos, and screenshots on this Website is strictly for descriptive, educational, and editorial identification purposes, qualifying as Nominative Fair Use under applicable trademark and copyright laws.
- No Affiliation or Endorsement: The inclusion of third-party trademarks or links does not constitute, imply, or suggest any sponsorship, affiliation, partnership, or endorsement between Softorage and the software developers, nor does it imply our endorsement of the third-party developer.
Notice and Takedown Protocol for Rights Owners
Softorage respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you are a copyright or trademark owner (or an authorized representative) and believe that any content, listing, or logo on our Website infringes your rights or requires correction:
- Please submit a formal notification to our Grievance Officer via our Contact Us page.
- Please include: (a) identification of the copyrighted/trademarked work, (b) the specific URL on our Website, (c) proof of your authorization or ownership, and (d) your full contact details.
- Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will expeditiously review and, where appropriate, rectify, update, or remove the relevant listing in accordance with applicable law.
5. Advertisements, Commercial Links, and External Services
To support our operations and keep our directory free for users, Softorage displays third-party advertisements and may include commercial or referral links:
- Third-Party Advertising Networks: We serve advertisements through third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. We do not control the specific claims, products, or services advertised in third-party banners, sponsored links, or automated ad placements.
- No Commercial Endorsement: The appearance of an advertisement or external link on Softorage does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of the advertised product or service by Softorage.
- Transactions with Third Parties: Any interactions, purchases, or agreements between you and third-party advertisers or linked websites are solely between you and the respective third party. Softorage accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of such dealings.
6. Comprehensive Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- Exclusion of Consequential Damages: IN NO EVENT SHALL SOFTORAGE, ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, REVENUE LOSS, LOSS OF REPUTATION, LOSS OF DATA, COMPUTER CRASHES, SYSTEM FAILURES, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE OR ANY LINKED THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR CONTENT.
- Monetary Liability Cap: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS WEBSITE OR CONTENT SHALL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO ZERO (0) OR THE MINIMUM AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER THE JURISDICTIONAL LAWS OF INDIA.
7. Legal and Regional Compliance
Software availability, licensing terms, cryptographic export controls, and intellectual property regulations vary widely across international jurisdictions.
- Softorage does not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of local, national, or international laws.
- It is solely your responsibility to verify that viewing, downloading, installing, or operating any software linked through our directory complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your local jurisdiction.
8. Modifications and Right to Remove Content
Softorage reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to modify, update, suspend, or permanently remove any software listing, review, description, category, or outbound link at any time. We make no commitment that any particular software directory listing will remain active or accessible.
9. Contact and Grievance Inquiries
If you have questions, legal inquiries, or trademark/copyright concerns regarding this Disclaimer, please direct your communication to our designated Grievance / Legal Contact:
- Entity: Softorage
- Designation: Legal & Grievance Redressal Officer
- Electronic Contact: Submit your request via our Contact Us page
- Jurisdiction: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India