Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) Directory website and services (collectively referred to as the "Directory"). By accessing or using the Directory, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

The ESIS Directory is an official internal directory system designed exclusively for employees of the Employee State Insurance Scheme. It is maintained and operated by the ESIS administration.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Directory.

2. Eligibility and Registration

2.1 Eligibility

Access to and use of the ESIS Directory is limited to current employees of the Employee State Insurance Scheme. Former employees, contractors, or other individuals not directly employed by ESIS are not eligible to register or maintain active accounts unless specifically authorized by administration.

2.2 Registration Process

To use the Directory, eligible individuals must:

1. Complete the registration form with accurate and current information
2. Verify their email address through the verification process
3. Receive approval from Directory administrators
4. Create and maintain a secure password

2.3 Account Accuracy

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintaining and promptly updating your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete
• Ensuring your profile photo is a recent and recognizable image of yourself

Accounts containing false, outdated, or misleading information may be suspended or terminated at the discretion of the administrators.

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

When using the ESIS Directory, you agree to:

• Use the Directory for professional purposes related to your employment with ESIS
• Respect the privacy and personal information of other users
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Log out from your account when using shared computers
• Report any suspected security breaches or unauthorized access

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not engage in any of the following activities:

• Sharing your login credentials with others
• Attempting to access the Directory using another employee's credentials
• Using information from the Directory for harassment, solicitation, or any purpose not related to official ESIS business
• Scraping, downloading, or mass collecting directory information
• Attempting to compromise the security of the Directory or its users
• Uploading false, inappropriate, or misleading information or photos
• Using the Directory to distribute unauthorized communications or promotional materials
• Any activity that violates applicable laws or ESIS policies

4. Privacy and Data Usage

4.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Directory is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review this policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

4.2 Directory Information Usage

Information available in the Directory is intended for internal professional use only. By using the Directory, you agree that you will:

• Use contact information only for official ESIS business purposes
• Respect the privacy settings chosen by other users
• Not compile, download, or create separate databases of Directory information
• Not share Directory information with unauthorized third parties

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

The ESIS Directory, including its design, text, graphics, interfaces, and code, is the property of the Employee State Insurance Scheme and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Directory for its intended purpose as an ESIS employee. This license does not include:

• Modifying or copying Directory materials
• Using the Directory for any commercial purpose
• Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained in the Directory
• Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations
• Transferring Directory materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials

5.3 User Content

By uploading profile photos or other content to the Directory, you grant ESIS a non-exclusive license to use, store, and display that content for Directory purposes. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you upload.

6. Account Management and Termination

6.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify ESIS Directory administrators of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

6.2 Account Suspension or Termination

ESIS reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Directory at any time for reasons including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Providing false or misleading information
• Unauthorized use or security concerns
• End of employment with ESIS
• Extended period of inactivity
• As required by law or ESIS policies

6.3 Effect of Account Termination

Upon termination of your account:

• Your access to the Directory will be revoked
• Your profile will no longer be visible to other users
• Some information may be retained in accordance with our data retention policies and legal requirements

7. Disclaimer and Limitations

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The ESIS Directory is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ESIS makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Directory. ESIS does not warrant that:

• The Directory will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Directory or server is free of viruses or other harmful components

7.2 Limitation of Liability

ESIS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Directory.

8. Changes to Terms and Conditions

ESIS reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Directory. Your continued use of the Directory after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes through email or notices within the Directory. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically.