Terms of Use

Welcome to www.howdyvivek.com (“Website”). Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Overview
   • Our Website offers articles, videos, a forum, and custom tools designed to enhance your data management journey, specifically in Data Integration, Data Governance, and Data Quality. Access to these resources requires registration, and certain features are available only through membership.
2. Registration and Account
   • To access the articles, videos, and forum, you must create an account on our Website. During registration, you will be asked to provide personal information including your name, email address, gender, and country. This information is collected for the operation of the Website and is not shared with any third parties.
3. Membership and Payments
   • To unlock an ad-free experience and gain access to the tools section of our Website, you are required to purchase a membership. We offer various membership options to suit your needs. All payments are securely processed through trusted third-party platforms, such as Stripe and Paypal, which ensure your financial data is handled safely.
   • Membership Options: Learn more about membership options and benefits here.
   • Payment Processing:
     • Payments are processed securely through Stripe or Buy Me a Coffee. We do not store or manage your payment information directly. Instead, your payment data is processed through these platforms, which comply with industry standards and regulations to ensure secure and encrypted transactions.
     • During the purchase process, your name, email address, and payment details will be used solely for the purpose of processing the transaction and delivering the membership benefits. These platforms may retain your data as necessary to comply with legal and financial obligations.
     • Any additional information collected during the transaction process (e.g., billing address, transaction history) is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is used only for accounting and operational purposes.
4. Refund Policy
   • No Refunds: Due to the nature of digital memberships, where access to content and tools is granted immediately upon purchase, we do not offer refunds under any circumstances. All sales are final, and no cancellations or refunds will be processed once a membership has been purchased.
   • We strongly encourage you to carefully review the membership options before making a purchase to ensure you are 100% confident in your decision. If you have any questions regarding membership benefits or pricing, please contact us before proceeding with payment.
5. Use of Cookies and Data Privacy
   • Our Privacy Policy is outlined here.
6. User Responsibilities
   • By using the Website, you agree to the following:
     • Provide accurate and complete information during registration.
     • Keep your account credentials confidential. You are responsible for safeguarding your login information and must not share your account with others.
     • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security.
     • Simultaneous logins: Simultaneous multiple logins to your account are not permitted. Any such activity may lead to the suspension of your account.
     • Repeated violations or misuse of the account may result in termination without prior notice.
       • Terminated accounts cannot be recovered, and all data associated with the account will be permanently removed from our servers.
     • Use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
7. Intellectual Property
   • All content on the Website, including articles, videos, forum posts, and custom tools, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
   • Third-Party Logos: Logos and trademarks of other companies are the property of their respective owners and are used for reference purposes only.
   • Restrictions on Use: You cannot copy, modify, redistribute, extract, store, or republish any content from the Website in any form, including locally, on intranet, or on any online platform. You may share links to the Website content within your network, but sharing should only be done using the original link to the content.
   • Unauthorized use of any content may result in legal action.
8. Limitation of Liability
   • To the fullest extent permitted by law, www.howdyvivek.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Website.
9. Changes to Terms
   • We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on our Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Contact Us
    • If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us here.