Approval status
Draft for review — not an approved effective policy. Operating legal entity, privacy-contact role, correspondence address, effective date and final approval are pending. Online services remain inactive. The supplied historical date 12-12-2017 is retained in the review record and is not asserted as the effective date of this update.
Acceptance of These Terms
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the MAAI website.
By accessing the website, you agree to use it lawfully and in accordance with these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Purpose of the Website
The website provides information about MAAI, its membership activities, professional community, events, educational resources and related initiatives.
The website may also link to independent directories, education platforms, training institutes and examination services.
The availability of a page or link does not necessarily mean that a service is currently operational. Current availability should be confirmed through the relevant page or contact channel.
Membership
Website access does not automatically confer membership.
Membership is subject to the applicable Membership Rules, application review and approval process. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Members must keep the information they provide accurate and updated.
Professional Information and User Submissions
If you submit text, photographs, portfolio links or other material, you confirm that:
- You have the right to submit the material. - The material does not knowingly infringe another person's rights. - The material is not fraudulent, unlawful, misleading or abusive. - You have obtained any required permission from identifiable individuals featured in the material.
You retain ownership of your content. You grant MAAI permission to use it only as reasonably necessary for the purpose explained at submission, such as reviewing an application or displaying an approved member profile where you have consented.
Directory and Third-Party Platforms
MAAI may provide links to external platforms, including professional directories, educational resources, examination services and training institutes.
Each external platform may have its own ownership, policies, services and eligibility rules. MAAI does not automatically control or guarantee the accuracy, availability or quality of third-party services.
A directory listing or external link must not be interpreted as a guarantee of a professional's work, conduct, qualifications or results.
Professional Standards and Disclaimer
Information published on the website is for general professional and informational purposes.
Unless expressly established and accurately disclosed, MAAI membership should not be interpreted as government recognition, a statutory licence, formal accreditation, an academic qualification or a guarantee of employment.
Any examination, certificate, training programme or professional assessment must be understood according to the terms of the organisation that actually provides it.
Prohibited Use
You must not:
- Submit false identities, credentials or misleading information. - Impersonate another person or organisation. - Upload unlawful, defamatory, harassing or infringing content. - Attempt unauthorised access to accounts, systems or data. - Disrupt website operation or introduce malicious code. - Scrape, copy or misuse personal information from member profiles. - Use MAAI's name, logo or identity to falsely imply endorsement or authority.
Intellectual Property
The MAAI name, logo, original website design, text and other materials may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may not reproduce or commercially use protected materials without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.
Third-party names, logos and content remain the property of their respective owners.
Website Availability
We may update, suspend or discontinue parts of the website for maintenance, security, operational or other legitimate reasons.
We will make reasonable efforts to maintain the website but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
Limitation and Applicable Law
To the extent permitted by applicable law, MAAI does not guarantee that all website information is complete, current or suitable for every purpose.
Nothing in these terms excludes any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts, subject to applicable law and any valid mandatory legal requirements.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these terms from time to time. The latest version and effective date will be displayed on this page.
Contact
Makeup Artists Association of India (MAAI)
Email: maaiindia@gmail.com