Platform Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Velora is a digital platform operated for users in India by HIDDEN TALENT R&D PRIVATE LIMITED, 54, Main Sector Shastri Nagar, Bhilwara, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India, 311001 (“Hidden Talent India”), and for certain other regions by Dhaasu LLC, 221 N. Broadway Street, Suite 3A, Middletown, DE 19709, USA (“Dhaasu LLC”). Together, these are referred to as “Velora”, “we”, “us”, or “our”.

Velora is designed for social planning, trip and event coordination, vendor collaboration, community-driven group engagement, and digital ticketing. It enables users to discover, organize, and participate in experiences, communicate in real time, and engage with other users and vendors.

Most events, trips, and activities listed on Velora are created and operated by independent third-party organizers (“Organizers”). Velora itself does not own, host, manage, control, or operate these events.

By accessing or using Velora, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use Velora.

These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to:

  • Event or trip organizers

  • Attendees and participants

  • Vendors and service providers

  • Community members and group admins

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Velora. Certain features (including financial transactions, ticket purchases, and vendor tools) may require you to be at least 18 years old or the age of majority under applicable law.

You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account and to keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Platform Nature and Intermediary Status

Velora is a technology platform and marketplace that enables users and Organizers to connect, communicate, and transact. For users in India, Hidden Talent India operates Velora as an “intermediary” under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules. Velora does not:

  • Own or operate the venues where events take place;

  • Employ or supervise performers, instructors, or staff at events;

  • Control the quality, safety, legality, or suitability of any event or experience;

  • Guarantee that any event will occur as described.

Content, listings, and information about events, trips, and services are provided by users and Organizers. Velora is not responsible for user-generated content and is entitled to safe-harbor protections for intermediaries to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Velora may moderate, remove, or restrict access to content or accounts in its discretion where it reasonably believes there is a risk of fraud, illegality, harm, or violation of these Terms.

4. User Content and Conduct

You retain ownership of the content you create or share on Velora, including posts, messages, images, reviews, and other materials (“User Content”). By uploading or posting User Content, you grant Velora a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to host, store, display, modify, reproduce, distribute, and use such content in connection with operating, securing, and improving the platform, and for marketing Velora (not for endorsing third-party products without your consent).

You agree not to:

  • Post unlawful, threatening, hateful, or harmful content;

  • Harass, stalk, or bully others;

  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation;

  • Spread misinformation, spam, or malicious links;

  • Use bots or unauthorized automation to access or interact with Velora;

  • Create fraudulent groups, communities, or events;

  • Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

Any form of misrepresentation—including false claims of identity, group affiliation, organizational ties, or vendor services—is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.

Velora will cooperate with law enforcement and governmental authorities as required by applicable law, including by sharing information when compelled by valid legal process.

5. Communities and Groups

Users may create or join communities and groups. Group creators or assigned owners (“Admins”) are responsible for managing membership, content, and behavior within their groups.

Group Owner Responsibilities:

  • Approving or removing members and moderators as appropriate;

  • Monitoring content and behavior for compliance with these Terms;

  • Addressing reports of abuse or violations within the group;

  • Cooperating with Velora in investigations related to the group.

Ownership of a community or group may be transferred or reassigned to a verified party who can demonstrate legitimate real-life ownership or affiliation. Users must not create or administer groups for entities or communities with which they have no genuine connection.

Velora may intervene in or remove groups that:

  • Promote hate, violence, or illegal activities;

  • Facilitate fraud, scams, or deceptive practices;

  • Violate these Terms or applicable laws.

6. Communication and Messaging

Velora supports one-to-one messages, group chats, event-specific discussions, and other communication features. You agree not to use these tools for:

  • Harassment, threats, or abuse;

  • Spam, unsolicited promotions, or mass advertising;

  • Spreading harmful or knowingly false information;

  • Coordinating illegal activities.

Some communications may be end-to-end encrypted. In non-private or reportable contexts, Velora may use automated tools to detect harmful or abusive behavior and to protect users and the platform.

7. Events, Trips, and Organizers

Events, trips, meetups, and similar experiences listed on Velora are generally created and managed by third-party Organizers. Organizers are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy and completeness of event descriptions;

  • Obtaining all necessary licenses, permissions, and approvals;

  • Venue safety, crowd management, and compliance with local regulations;

  • Providing the promised experience, services, and amenities;

  • Handling on-site issues, delays, or changes.

By attending an event, you acknowledge that participation involves inherent risks and agree that Velora is not liable for injuries, losses, damages, cancellations, postponements, no-shows, or misrepresentation by Organizers or vendors.

Certain obligations of Organizers are further detailed in a separate Velora Event Organizer Agreement, which Organizers must accept before listing paid or ticketed events.

8. Digital Ticketing and Access

Velora may issue digital tickets, passes, or confirmations (“Tickets”) for events. A Ticket constitutes a revocable license to attend the specified event, subject to:

  • The Organizer’s rules and venue policies;

  • Security screening, age restrictions, and capacity limits;

  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Digital tickets may include QR codes, barcodes, unique IDs, or other secure identifiers. For security and anti-fraud reasons:

  • Tickets may be validated in real time against Velora servers at entry;

  • Duplicate, altered, or invalid Tickets may be rejected without refund;

  • Screenshots or forwarded images may not be accepted unless explicitly allowed by the Organizer;

  • Velora and the Organizer may deny entry in case of suspected fraud, misuse, or safety concerns.

Unless specifically restricted by an Organizer, Velora does not currently impose platform-level restrictions on Ticket transfer or resale. However, Velora is not responsible for the validity, authenticity, or usability of Tickets that are transferred, resold, or obtained outside official Velora channels.

9. Payments, Fees, Cancellation, and Refunds

Velora uses third-party payment processors such as Razorpay and Stripe (and may add others in the future) to process payments for Tickets, subscriptions, and other paid features. By making a payment on Velora, you also agree to the applicable payment processor’s terms and policies.

Ticket prices, taxes, and certain fees are determined by the Organizer. Velora may charge separate platform or convenience fees for using the service.

Refunds, cancellations, and changes are governed by:

  • The Organizer’s published refund or cancellation policy for the event; and

  • The Velora Cancellation and Refunds Policy available on our website;

  • Any non-waivable consumer rights under applicable law.

Velora does not guarantee refunds. In certain situations (such as event cancellation, duplicate charges, or confirmed payment errors), Velora may, but is not obligated to, facilitate or process refunds by adjusting Organizer payouts or as otherwise described in the Cancellation and Refunds Policy.

Velora reserves the right to withhold, delay, or adjust payouts to Organizers in response to suspected fraud, chargebacks, regulatory requirements, or high volumes of complaints, even if “no hold” is applied in standard circumstances.

10. Vendor Services and Subscriptions

Vendors may create profiles, promote services, and engage with users. Velora may offer subscription plans or premium features for vendors and organizers, including enhanced visibility, analytics, or promotional tools.

Vendors agree to:

  • Provide accurate and non-misleading descriptions of their services;

  • Honor bookings and commitments made through Velora;

  • Comply with all local laws, licenses, and tax obligations.

Velora may suspend or terminate vendor access in case of misconduct, fraud risk, or violation of these Terms. Vendors should not attempt to bypass the platform for off-platform deals that rely on Velora’s infrastructure and users.

11. AI Tools and Recommendations

Velora may use artificial intelligence and automated systems to suggest events, summarize messages, recommend communities or vendors, or assist with planning. These tools are intended to support, not replace, your own judgment.

Velora does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated recommendations and is not liable for decisions you make based on such outputs.

12. Privacy

Your use of Velora is subject to our Platform Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, including data related to ticketing, device identifiers, and fraud monitoring. The Privacy Policy also describes your rights and choices under applicable data protection laws, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act and relevant international regulations where applicable.

By using Velora, you consent to the processing of your data as described in the Platform Privacy Policy.

13. Intellectual Property

All software, code, designs, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property comprising Velora are owned or licensed by Velora (including Hidden Talent India and/or Dhaasu LLC as applicable). All rights are reserved.

You may not copy, reverse-engineer, decompile, modify, or create derivative works from the Velora platform without our prior written consent.

14. Suspension and Termination

Velora may suspend, limit, or terminate your access to all or part of the platform at any time, with or without notice, if it reasonably believes that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraud or abuse, or pose a risk to other users or to Velora.

You may delete your account at any time through the platform where available or by contacting support. Certain data may be retained for legal, security, or compliance purposes.

15. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Velora (including Hidden Talent India, Dhaasu LLC, their directors, employees, and affiliates) is not liable for:

  • Any injury, loss, damage, or expense arising from your attendance at or reliance on any event, trip, or service listed on Velora;

  • Acts, omissions, or misrepresentations of Organizers, vendors, or other users;

  • Indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind;

  • Any inability to use the platform, including due to downtime or technical issues.

In all cases, Velora’s aggregate liability arising out of or relating to any transaction or use of the platform is limited to the platform service fees (if any) actually received by Velora from you for the specific transaction giving rise to the claim. Ticket face value, taxes, and organizer revenues are excluded from this limitation.

Nothing in these Terms excludes any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

For users located in India or transacting with Hidden Talent India, these Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at Bhilwara, Rajasthan (or another competent court in Rajasthan, India) shall have jurisdiction, subject to any applicable arbitration agreement.

For users outside India transacting with Dhaasu LLC, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis to the fullest extent permitted by law, and class actions and jury trials are waived where legally allowed.

17. Grievance Officer and Contact

In accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations, the following Grievance Officer has been designated for users in India:

Grievance Officer (India)
HIDDEN TALENT R&D PRIVATE LIMITED
54, Main Sector Shastri Nagar,
Bhilwara, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India, 311001
Email: grievance@hiddentalent.tech

For general support or questions about these Terms, you may contact us through the support channels provided in the Velora app or on our website.

18. Changes to These Terms

Velora may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business needs. Material changes will be communicated through in-app notifications, email, or website notices.

Your continued use of Velora after the effective date of any updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.