Terms of Use

Last updated: June 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using www.susheelchandradhas.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, and others who access the Website.

About Us

This Website is owned and operated by Susheel Chandradhas, trading as ColoursAlive, a sole proprietorship registered and based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. References to "we", "us", or "our" mean Susheel Chandradhas / ColoursAlive.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Ownership

All content on this Website (including photographs, videos, text, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, and digital downloads) is the exclusive intellectual property of Susheel Chandradhas or is used with the permission of the respective rights holders. This content is protected under:

The Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and its amendments
The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
International copyright treaties to which India is a signatory

Permitted Use

You may:

View and browse this Website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes
Share links to pages on this Website on social media or other platforms
Print a single copy of individual pages for your personal, non-commercial reference

Prohibited Use

You may not, without our prior written permission:

Download, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any photographs, videos, or other content from this Website
Use any images or content for commercial purposes, advertising, or any form of commercial exploitation
Modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, or incorporate Website content into other materials
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice, watermark, or attribution on any content
Use any image, photograph, or video from this Website on social media, blogs, websites, or printed materials without a valid licence
Use automated tools, scrapers, bots, or spiders to access or collect content from this Website
Frame or mirror any part of this Website without our express written consent

Licensing

We offer commercial and editorial licensing for our photography and video work. To enquire about licensing specific images or content, please contact us. Unauthorised use of our content may constitute copyright infringement under Indian law and may result in civil and/or criminal liability.

Client and Commercial Work

Images produced for clients under a commission are governed by the terms of the individual client contract. Unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing, Susheel Chandradhas retains the copyright in all photographs and videos produced, including commissioned work. The client receives a licence to use the work as specified in the contract.

Website Use

Accuracy of Information

We strive to keep the information on this Website accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information on this Website for any particular purpose.

Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website at any time without notice.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Website
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems
Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
Engage in any conduct that violates Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content or practices of any third-party sites. Inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of that site.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all its 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 implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Susheel Chandradhas / ColoursAlive shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed INR 1,000 (Rupees One Thousand Only).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Susheel Chandradhas, ColoursAlive, and their respective affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, as applicable.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Name: Susheel Chandradhas
Email: susheel@coloursalive.com
Phone: +91-99624-28747
Address: 7, Ground Floor, Vallalar Street, VGP Shanti Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India