TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: 15-02-2025
Effective Date: 15-02-2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.read40.com (“Website”) and the purchase of products offered under the brand Read40, owned and operated by Merlin Vision (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Company Information

1.1 The Website is owned and operated by Merlin Vision.
1.2 Brand Name: Read40.
1.3 Website: www.read40.com.
1.4 Contact Email: sales@read40.com.
1.5 These Terms are governed by the laws of India.

2. Eligibility

2.1 You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website or place an order.
2.2 By using the Website, you represent that you are legally competent to enter into binding contracts under applicable Indian law.

3. Licence to Use Website

3.1 We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use this Website for personal and lawful purposes.

3.2 You must not:

·         Republish material from the Website;

·         Sell, rent, or sub-license Website content;

·         Reproduce or exploit content for commercial purposes;

·         Modify or edit Website material without written consent;

·         Circumvent security or access restrictions.

3.3 We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access at our discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.

4.2 You must not:

·         Use the Website in a way that causes damage or impairs accessibility;

·         Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful conduct;

·         Attempt unauthorized access to systems or servers;

·         Use bots, scraping tools, spiders, or automated systems without written permission;

·         Conduct data mining or extraction activities;

·         Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code;

·         Submit content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, misleading, or unlawful.

4.3 We reserve the right to suspend or permanently block access for violations of this clause.

5. Products and Orders

5.1 The Website offers physical reading glasses and related accessories.

5.2 All product descriptions and images are for illustrative purposes. While we strive for accuracy, minor variations may occur.

5.3 Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to accept or reject any order due to pricing errors, stock issues, or suspected fraudulent activity.

6. Pricing and Taxes

6.1 All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR).
6.2 Prices include applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST), unless stated otherwise.
6.3 We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time without prior notice.

7. Payments

7.1 All online payments are processed securely through CCAvenue.

7.2 We do not store credit card, debit card, or banking details on our servers.

7.3 In the event of a failed transaction where funds are debited but the order is not confirmed, refunds will be initiated within 7–14 business days.

7.4 We reserve the right to cancel orders suspected of fraud, misuse, or chargeback abuse.

8. User Accounts (If Applicable)

8.1 If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

8.2 You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account.

8.3 We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion for breach of these Terms.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, product designs, and trademarks, is the property of Merlin Vision / Read40 or its licensors.

9.2 Such content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws of India.

9.3 Unauthorized use of Website content is strictly prohibited.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

10.1 The Website and products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

10.2 We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website.

10.3 Nothing in these Terms limits rights granted under applicable consumer protection laws.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising from the use of the Website or purchase of products shall not exceed the amount paid for the product in question.

11.2 We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

12. Indemnity

12.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Merlin Vision, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Website or breach of these Terms.

13. Force Majeure

13.1 We shall not be liable for delay or failure in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, governmental actions, strikes, supply chain disruptions, or technical failures.

14. Termination

14.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time for breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

15. Privacy

15.1 Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable Indian law.

16. Variation of Terms

16.1 We may revise these Terms from time to time.
16.2 Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Severability

17.1 If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

18.1 These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and other applicable policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Merlin Vision regarding use of the Website.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

19.1 These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
19.2 Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.