Terms & Conditions – thebooost
Effective Date: 01/01/2026 · Last Updated: 01/01/2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) and Semeion Consulting Private Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of India, having its registered office at 11/602 Vijay Park, Godhbunder Road, Thane, Mumbai 400615 (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), governing your access to and use of the thebooost platform, including all associated applications, software, websites, services, content, features, and functionalities (collectively, the “Platform”).
By accessing, browsing, registering on, or otherwise using the Platform in any manner whatsoever, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall become effective immediately upon publication.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Platform provides AI-driven analytical tools and services, including but not limited to personality assessments, behavioral analysis, candidate evaluation, organizational insights, and automated report generation (collectively, the “Services”).
The User acknowledges and agrees that:
- The Services are technology-enabled and algorithmically generated;
- Outputs generated through the Platform are indicative, probabilistic, and non-deterministic in nature;
- The Platform does not provide professional, medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice.
Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without liability.
3. USE OF THE PLATFORM
Subject to compliance with these Terms, the Company grants the User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for lawful purposes.
The User shall not:
- Use the Platform in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
- Engage in unauthorized access, reverse engineering, decompilation, or system interference;
- Attempt to bypass security mechanisms or access restricted systems;
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to extract data or manipulate outputs;
- Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
The Company reserves the right to monitor usage and restrict access in case of suspected misuse.
4. USER REPRESENTATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS
The User represents and warrants that:
- All information provided is true, accurate, and complete;
- The User has full legal capacity to enter into these Terms;
- The User shall maintain confidentiality of account credentials and be responsible for all activities under their account.
The User agrees to notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized access or breach.
5. PAYMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
The Platform may offer paid Services, subscriptions, or features for which the User agrees to pay applicable fees.
All payments shall be:
- Processed through authorized third-party payment gateways;
- Subject to applicable taxes and charges;
- Non-refundable except as per the Refund Policy.
The User acknowledges that:
- The Company does not store payment card details;
- Payment failures may occur due to third-party systems;
- The Company shall not be liable for payment gateway errors, delays, or banking failures.
The Company reserves the right to modify pricing at any time.
6. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
The Company processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the General Data Protection Regulation, where applicable.
By using the Platform, the User:
- Provides explicit consent for processing of personal data;
- Acknowledges cross-border data transfers;
- Accepts use of data for AI-driven processing and analytics.
The Company may, in the future, be designated as a Significant Data Fiduciary by the appropriate Government or competent authority under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. In such an event, the Company reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and associated data processing practices in order to comply with any additional statutory obligations applicable to Significant Data Fiduciaries, including but not limited to enhanced governance, audit, data protection officer appointment, and risk assessment requirements. Such updates shall become effective upon publication on the Platform or upon notification to Users, as applicable.
7. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
In accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Company shall establish an appropriate grievance redressal mechanism for addressing complaints or concerns raised by Users regarding the Platform or the Services.
The Company shall appoint a Grievance Officer who shall be responsible for receiving, acknowledging, and resolving user grievances in a fair, transparent, and impartial manner.
The Grievance Officer shall:
- Acknowledge receipt of any grievance within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt;
- Resolve such grievance within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt, or within such reasonable period as may be prescribed under applicable law
The Grievance Officer shall act independently and impartially in reviewing complaints and shall ensure that grievances are handled in accordance with applicable laws and principles of natural justice.
Users may submit grievances relating to:
- misuse of the Platform;
- inaccurate or misleading outputs;
- data protection concerns;
- violation of these Terms;
- or any other issue relating to the Platform.
Contact details of the Grievance Officer shall be published on the Platform and updated from time to time.
8. AI PROCESSING AND DISCLAIMER
The Platform utilizes artificial intelligence and automated processing systems.
The User acknowledges that:
- Outputs are probabilistic and may contain inaccuracies;
- The Company does not guarantee accuracy or completeness;
- Outputs are not professional advice.
The Company shall not be liable for any reliance on such outputs.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All intellectual property rights in the Platform remain the exclusive property of the Company.
The User is granted a limited license and shall not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without authorization.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Terms or any other agreement between the parties, the Company, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable to the User or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages whatsoever, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Company expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or in connection with:
(a) Indirect or Consequential Damages
Any loss that does not arise directly and naturally from the use of the Platform, including but not limited to loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, reputational damage, loss of business prospects, or anticipated savings, whether or not such losses were foreseeable at the time of entering into these Terms.
(b) Loss of Data
Any loss, corruption, alteration, or unauthorized access to data, including User inputs, outputs, reports, or stored information, whether resulting from system failures, cyber-attacks, third-party breaches, or otherwise, notwithstanding the implementation of reasonable security measures by the Company.
(c) Business Interruption
Any interruption, suspension, delay, degradation, or unavailability of the Platform or Services, including downtime caused by maintenance, system upgrades, third-party service providers, or force majeure events, and any resulting loss of revenue, business continuity, or operational capability.
(d) Reliance on Outputs
Any decisions, actions, or omissions taken by the User or any third party based on outputs, reports, analytics, or insights generated by the Platform, including AI-generated outputs, which are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis and are inherently probabilistic and non-deterministic in nature.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, and without prejudice to the foregoing limitations, the total aggregate liability of the Company, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Platform or Services shall, in no event, exceed the total fees actually paid by the User to the Company for the Services in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to such liability.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs of defense) arising out of or in connection with:
(a) Violation of these Terms
Any breach or alleged breach by the User of these Terms, including any representations, warranties, or obligations set forth herein, whether intentional or otherwise.
(b) Misuse of the Platform
Any improper, unauthorized, unlawful, or negligent use of the Platform by the User, including but not limited to:
- use in violation of applicable laws or regulations,
- use for fraudulent or deceptive purposes,
- attempts to compromise the integrity, security, or functionality of the Platform.
(c) Infringement of Third-Party Rights
Any claim that the User’s data, content, inputs, or use of the Platform infringes or violates any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, contractual rights, or other legal rights of any third party.
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to assume exclusive control of the defense and settlement of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case the User agrees to cooperate fully with the Company in asserting any available defenses.
This indemnification obligation shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms.
12. TERMINATION
The Company reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to suspend, restrict, or terminate the User’s access to the Platform, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without prior notice, and without liability, in the event of:
(a) Breach of Terms
Any violation or suspected violation of these Terms, including failure to comply with applicable laws, misuse of Services, or breach of representations or warranties.
(b) Suspected Fraud or Security Risk
Any activity that, in the Company’s reasonable opinion, indicates fraudulent behavior, unauthorized access, security threats, or potential harm to the Platform, other users, or third parties.
(c) Misuse of Services
Any use of the Platform that is inconsistent with its intended purpose, including abuse of AI systems, excessive or automated usage, or attempts to manipulate outputs or system behavior.
Upon termination:
- The User’s right to access and use the Platform shall immediately cease;
- Any licenses granted under these Terms shall stand revoked;
- The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, delete or retain User data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Notwithstanding the foregoing:
- Clauses relating to liability, indemnification, data protection, and dispute resolution shall survive termination;
- Termination shall not affect any rights or remedies accrued prior to such termination.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms, and any dispute, controversy, claim, or cause of action arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the Platform, or the Services (including any non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Subject to the foregoing, the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Platform, and the User hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Notwithstanding the above:
The Company reserves the right to initiate proceedings in any competent jurisdiction where the User resides, carries on business, or where a cause of action arises, particularly in cases involving:
- intellectual property infringement,
- misuse of the Platform,
- recovery of dues, or
- enforcement of rights.
For Users accessing the Platform from jurisdictions outside India, the User acknowledges and agrees that:
- the Platform is controlled and operated from India;
- use of the Platform may be subject to local laws;
- the Company does not represent that the Platform is compliant with laws of all jurisdictions.
To the extent permissible under applicable law, the User waives any objection to the venue or jurisdiction of such courts, including objections based on inconvenient forum.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any other policies or guidelines incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the User and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral.
(a) Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the essential purpose of these Terms is not thereby frustrated.
(b) Waiver
The failure of the Company at any time to require performance by the User of any provision of these Terms, or to enforce any right or remedy, shall not constitute a waiver of such provision, right, or remedy, nor shall it affect the validity of these Terms or the right of the Company to enforce any provision at any time thereafter.
(c) Assignment
The User shall not assign, transfer, or delegate any of their rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
(d) Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, strikes, governmental actions, internet outages, or failures of third-party service providers.
(e) Relationship of Parties
Nothing contained in these Terms shall be deemed to create any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between the parties. The User is an independent party using the Platform.
(f) Survival
Any provisions of these Terms which by their nature are intended to survive termination, including but not limited to clauses relating to limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms.
15. USER ACKNOWLEGDEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
By clicking the “I Agree” button, registering an account, or otherwise accessing or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including all clauses and paragraphs stated above.
You further acknowledge that your electronic acceptance constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Semeion Consulting Private Limited, and that such acceptance shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as a physical signature.