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We may revise these Terms by posting an updated version on this page. The ‘Last updated’ date reflects the most recent change. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms apply to all users who access firsttechnologygroup.com in any capacity — including visitors, registered commenters, newsletter subscribers, guest contributors, and advertising or sponsorship partners. If you are using this website on behalf of a business or organisation, you confirm you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All original content on firsttechnologygroup.com — including business technology articles, legal tech guides, HR software reviews, startup news, AI analyses, graphics, infographics, logos, and the overall website design — is the intellectual property of First Technology Group, protected under the Indian Copyright Act 1957 and applicable international copyright law.
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- Reference our content in business reports, academic work, or professional research with proper citation
- Use brief excerpts for commentary, criticism, or journalistic reporting under fair dealing provisions
You May Not — Without Written Permission
- Reproduce full articles or substantial portions on any website, publication, or commercial document
- Republish or translate our content in any language or medium
- Use our content in commercial products, internal training materials, or AI datasets
- Scrape or bulk-download content using automated tools
- Remove or alter copyright notices, author bylines, or attribution
- Use our logo, brand name, or design assets on any third-party platform or marketing material
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- Interfere with or disrupt the performance or infrastructure of the website
- Violate any applicable law — including Indian corporate law, IT Act provisions, and GDPR
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access without notice for conduct that violates these Terms.
4. Business and Professional Content
First Technology Group publishes content on business technology, legal tech, HR software, e-commerce, and enterprise AI tools. This content is produced for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, HR policy recommendations, investment guidance, or professional consulting services. Always consult qualified professionals — including lawyers, HR consultants, and technology advisors — before making significant business decisions based on content published on our platform. See our Disclaimer for full details.
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6. Third-Party Links
Our articles frequently reference third-party websites including software vendors, legal institutions, HR platforms, e-commerce systems, regulatory bodies, and startup databases. These links are provided for professional reference. We do not endorse or control third-party content and are not responsible for its accuracy, availability, or privacy practices.
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8. Advertising
First Technology Group displays advertising through Google AdSense and accepts direct sponsorships. Advertisements are clearly labelled where required. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements, advertised products, or services.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
First Technology Group provides all content on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis. We make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy — particularly for business, legal, and HR content — but cannot guarantee all information is current, complete, or error-free. Business regulations, software pricing, and HR legislation change frequently. Always verify critical business information with the relevant authorities or qualified professionals.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Indian law, First Technology Group, its editors, writers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on any content published here — including business technology recommendations, legal tech comparisons, HR software reviews, or startup funding analyses.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to firsttechnologygroup.com at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to our platform, community, or users.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Cookie Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, form the entire agreement between you and First Technology Group regarding your use of the website.
14. Contact
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