Terms and Conditions

1. About These Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website cxojunction.com and all related services, events, publications, communities and programmes (together, the "Services") offered by CYBERFRAT PRIVATE LIMITED, operating as CXO Junction ("CXO Junction", "we", "us", "our"), with its office at B-108, Eastern Business District, LBS Road, Bhandup West, Mumbai – 400078, India.

By accessing the website, submitting a form, joining as a member, registering for an event or partnering with us, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Our Services

CXO Junction is a media and community platform for senior technology and business leaders. Our Services include:

• Knowledge content: blogs, news, magazines, interviews, research and The GB Show.
• Community and networking: member forums, city chapters, roundtables, webinars and in-person or hybrid events.
• Awards and recognition programmes, including the Aspiring CXOs Awards (ACA) and the Bharat CXO Drive.
• B2B marketing: sponsored content, campaigns, co-branded programmes and webinars for brands.
• CXO Jobs: introductions between organisations and leadership talent.

We may add, change or withdraw any part of the Services at any time.

3. Eligibility and Membership

• You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a contract under Indian law.
• Membership is for senior professionals and is subject to our review and approval. We may verify the details you provide, including through your LinkedIn profile or company.
• We may accept, reject, suspend or remove any membership at our discretion, including where information is incomplete or inaccurate.
• Membership is personal to you and cannot be transferred or shared.

4. Information You Provide

You agree that the information you submit through our forms (such as name, designation, company, email, phone number and LinkedIn URL) is true, accurate and current, and that you are authorised to share it. You must promptly update us if it changes. If you submit details on behalf of a company, you confirm that you are authorised to do so.

5. Member Conduct and Confidentiality

When using our forums, events and networking spaces, you agree that you will not:

• Provide false information or impersonate any person or organisation.
• Harass, abuse, defame or discriminate against anyone.
• Send spam, unsolicited sales pitches or bulk messages to other members.
• Copy, scrape, sell or otherwise misuse member lists, contact details or any data obtained through the Services.
• Post or share unlawful, infringing, misleading or malicious content.
• Interfere with the security or operation of the website.

Confidentiality. Discussions in private forums, roundtables and member-only events are shared in confidence. You may use the insights you gain, but you must not attribute statements to a named person or organisation, or disclose confidential or proprietary information shared by others, without their permission.

Views expressed by members, speakers and contributors are their own and not those of CXO Junction.

6. Brand Partnerships, Sponsored and Third-Party Content

• Content marked as sponsored, partner, press release or advertorial is provided by or for third parties. We do not endorse the products, services or claims of any sponsor or partner.
• Partnership terms (scope, fees, deliverables and timelines) are set out in a written proposal, order form or email confirmation. Where those conflict with these Terms, the written agreement prevails for that engagement.
• Brands receive access only to the audience segments, leads or engagement we have agreed to provide. Brands must use any contact information received lawfully, for the agreed purpose only, and in line with applicable data protection laws and the consent given by the individual.
• We do not guarantee any specific business outcome, lead volume, attendance or sales from a campaign or event.
• Content you or your company supply to us must be accurate, lawful and free of third-party rights claims. You are responsible for it, and we may edit, decline or remove it.

7. Events, Awards and Registrations

• Registration for an event or award does not guarantee entry or selection. We may refuse, reschedule, modify or cancel any event, speaker, agenda or venue where needed.
• Any fees, cancellation and refund terms will be stated at the time of registration or in the written confirmation. If none are stated, fees paid are non-refundable except where we cancel an event, in which case we will offer a refund or a transfer to a future edition.
• Awards and recognitions are decided on criteria set by us and our jury. Our decisions are final. Nominations and listings do not constitute an endorsement or certification.
• Photo and video consent. We may photograph, record and livestream our events. By attending, you consent to the use of your name, image, voice and professional details in our publications, website, social media and promotional material. If you object, please inform us in writing before or at the event.

8. CXO Jobs

CXO Junction acts only as an introducer between organisations and candidates. We are not an employer, recruiter on record or guarantor. We do not verify every candidate or employer in depth and do not promise any placement, hiring outcome or specific terms of employment. Any employment or engagement is a matter solely between the parties, and you should carry out your own due diligence.

9. Intellectual Property

• All content on the website and in our publications, including text, articles, interviews, videos, graphics, logos, reports and design, is owned by or licensed to CXO Junction and protected by copyright, trademark and other laws.
• You may view and share our content for personal and non-commercial purposes, with clear credit to CXO Junction and a link to the source. You may not copy, modify, republish, sell or commercially use our content without our written permission.
• Names and logos of third-party companies shown on the website belong to their respective owners. Their appearance does not imply ownership, endorsement or affiliation beyond the relationship stated.
• If you submit content (such as articles, quotes, images or company logos), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, edit, publish and distribute it in connection with the Services. You confirm that you have the right to grant this licence.
• If you believe any content infringes your rights, please write to us at the contact details below and we will review and act promptly.

10. Communications and WhatsApp Consent

By submitting your details, you agree that we may contact you by email, phone, SMS and WhatsApp about your membership, events, publications, partnerships and related updates. Where you have opted in to WhatsApp messages, you consent to receive them from us, including through authorised third-party platforms. You can withdraw consent or opt out at any time by replying "STOP" or by emailing info@cxojunction.com. Opting out of marketing messages will not stop essential service messages about your registration or membership.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and use personal data as described in our Privacy Policy, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable Indian laws. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described there. You may request access, correction or deletion of your data by writing to info@cxojunction.com.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may link to or integrate third-party sites and tools (for example LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp and event or payment providers). We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, practices or availability. Your use of them is governed by their own terms and policies.

13. Disclaimers

• The Services and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
• Our content is for general information and discussion only. It is not legal, financial, investment, security, technical or other professional advice, and you should seek your own professional advice before acting on it.
• Statistics and figures presented on the website (such as community size and engagement numbers) are our own estimates at the time of publication.
• We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free or secure, or that content is complete, accurate or current.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CXO Junction, its directors, employees and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, business or goodwill, arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Services, or from reliance on any content, event, member or third party. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Services will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific Service giving rise to the claim in the 12 months before the claim (or INR 10,000 if you paid nothing). Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

15. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CXO Junction and its team from any claims, losses and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Services, or content or information you submit that infringes the rights of others or violates the law.

16. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access or membership, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms, misuse the Services, or if we are required to by law. You may stop using the Services or leave the community at any time by writing to us. Sections that by their nature should continue (including confidentiality, intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity and governing law) will survive termination.

17. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. We encourage you to first contact us so that we can try to resolve any dispute amicably. Any dispute that is not resolved will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

18. Grievance Officer

In line with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made under it, you may send complaints or concerns about the website, content or data to our Grievance Officer. We will acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and aim to resolve them within 30 days.

Grievance Officer: [Name, Designation] Email: info@cxojunction.com Phone: +91 83 6090 9060 Address: B-108, Eastern Business District, LBS Road, Bhandup West, Mumbai – 400078, India

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

20. General

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any written agreement for a specific engagement, form the entire agreement between you and CXO Junction. If any provision is found unenforceable, the rest will remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a right is not a waiver of it. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

21. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, write to us at info@cxojunction.com or call +91 83 6090 9060.