Terms of Use.

This website — makingofincrediblebrands.com — is owned and operated by GMO Media Pvt. Ltd. ("GMO Media", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using this website, you ("User", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and policies referenced herein, in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use this website.

These Terms constitute an electronic record within the meaning of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and rules made thereunder as applicable, and the amended provisions pertaining to electronic records in various statutes as amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.

2. Eligibility

Use of this website is available only to persons who can enter into legally binding contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Persons who are "incompetent to contract" — including minors, un-discharged insolvents, and persons of unsound mind — are not eligible to use this website. If you are a minor (below 18 years of age), you may use this website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3. Definitions

• "Website" refers to makingofincrediblebrands.com and all its sub-domains, pages, and features.
• "Content" means all text, graphics, images, video, audio, trailers, promotional material, episodes, articles, case studies, and other material made available on the Website.
• "Series" refers to Making of Incredible Brands, a documentary series produced by GMO Media and streamed on JioHotstar.
• "User", "you", or "your" refers to any person who accesses, browses, or otherwise uses this Website.
• "Services" means all services, information, tools, and communications offered through the Website, including but not limited to the pitch/brand submission form.

4. Services and Use of the Website

The Website provides information about the Making of Incredible Brands series, associated editorial content, case studies, and a mechanism for brands to express interest in being featured in future seasons. GMO Media reserves the right to add, modify, or discontinue any part of the Website or its Services at any time without prior notice.

4.1 Brand Pitch Submissions

When you submit brand information through the "Feature Your Brand" or "Pitch Your Brand" forms, you represent that (a) all information provided is accurate and current, (b) you are authorised to submit such information on behalf of the brand, and (c) submission of a pitch does not create any contractual obligation on GMO Media or its partners to feature, contact, or engage with the brand.

4.2 No Guarantee of Availability

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All Content on this Website — including but not limited to the Making of Incredible Brands logo, name, trailers, episode stills, articles, videos, graphics, layout, design elements, and underlying source code — is the exclusive property of GMO Media Pvt. Ltd., its licensors, or the featured brands (where applicable), and is protected under Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not, without the prior written consent of GMO Media:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Content on this Website;
• Frame, mirror, or scrape any part of the Website;
• Use the Making of Incredible Brands name, logo, or associated trademarks for commercial purposes;
• Use any Content for AI training, machine learning, or automated data extraction.

The JioHotstar logo, marks, and streaming platform content remain the property of their respective owners and are used on this Website under licence or fair reference.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable Indian or international law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023;
• Infringes any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of GMO Media or any third party;
• Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, invasive of another's privacy (including bodily privacy), insulting or harassing on the basis of gender, libellous, racially or ethnically objectionable, or otherwise inconsistent with or contrary to the laws in force;
• Deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of such messages, or transmits information which is grossly offensive or menacing in nature;
• Impersonates another person;
• Threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security, or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order;
• Contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer resource;
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to, or interfere with, any portion of the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services — including JioHotstar, YouTube, IMDb, LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others — that are not owned or controlled by GMO Media. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of any third-party website is governed solely by that party's terms and policies.

Streaming of the Making of Incredible Brands series is provided by JioHotstar, subject to JioHotstar's own terms of service, subscription requirements (where applicable), and content availability in your region.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

The Website and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy of information.

Data, statistics, market figures, and platform metrics referenced in editorial articles and case studies (including audience reach, revenue figures, and market projections) are drawn from publicly available industry reports and cited at the point of reference. Such figures are provided for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research or professional advice.

GMO Media makes no warranty that the Website will meet your requirements, that access will be uninterrupted, or that defects will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall GMO Media, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, GMO Media's total aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed INR 1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand only).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GMO Media, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with (a) your use or misuse of the Website, (b) your breach of these Terms, (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party, or (d) any content or information submitted by you through the Website.

12. Termination

GMO Media reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website (or any part thereof) at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Sections relating to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive any termination.

13. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

14. Force Majeure

GMO Media shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government action, labour disputes, internet or telecommunications failures, or any other event of force majeure.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at New Delhi, India.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, GMO Media reserves the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.

16. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below. The Grievance Officer will acknowledge receipt of any complaint within twenty-four (24) hours and dispose of the complaint within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt.

17. Contact Us

For any queries, feedback, or clarifications regarding these Terms of Use or the Website, please reach out to us: