Website: nestbyshikha.com
Owner: Nest By Shikha (Ms. Shikha Sharma)
Effective Date: 23 April, 2026
1. About Us
Nest By Shikha (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website nestbyshikha.com (the “Website”). Our Website provides informational and inspirational content related to home, food, lifestyle, style, plants, and DIY.
We are a sole proprietorship based in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. You can contact us using the details in Section 15 (Contact Information).
If your main use of our sites occurs in the United States, the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the sites will be those found in our US Service Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully here.
2. By Using Our Website You Accept These Terms
By accessing or using our Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to be legally bound by them. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, form the contractual relationship between you and Nest By Shikha.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website.
Our Website is intended for adults. If you are under 18 (or the legal age of majority in your country), please ask a parent or legal guardian to review these Terms on your behalf.
3. Other Terms That May Apply to You
In addition to these Terms, the following documents also apply:
- Privacy Policy – explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data (including information submitted via our contact form and data collected through cookies).
- Cookie Policy – sets out detailed information about the cookies we use, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and Google AdSense.
If there is any conflict between these documents, the document that is most specific to the situation will prevail. For example, our Cookie Policy will govern cookie-related matters over these Terms.
4. We May Make Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. The version that applies to you is the one published at the time you use our Website. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.
Your continued use of the Website after any change means you accept the updated Terms.
5. We May Suspend, Withdraw, or Change Our Services
We do not guarantee that our Website or any content on it will always be available or uninterrupted. We may:
- update, amend, or remove articles or parts of the Website,
- suspend or withdraw all or part of the Website for maintenance or legal reasons,
- restrict access to certain features.
Because our Website is provided free of charge (no subscriptions or paid content), we may make these changes at any time without notice.
6. No User Registration, Login, or Comments
Our Website does not allow user registrations, logins, or the creation of user profiles.
Comments, forums, and user‑to‑user communication features are disabled.
Therefore, you cannot post, upload, or share any user‑generated content on our Website. The provisions relating to user comments or forum conduct do not apply.
7. Your Interaction With Our Website (Contact Form)
We provide a contact form that collects the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Country
- Phone number
This information is used only to respond to your enquiries, provide support, or address issues you raise. We do not use this information for marketing unless you separately opt in.
By submitting the contact form, you agree that:
- the information you provide is accurate and truthful,
- you will not use the contact form to send spam, abusive messages, or unlawful content,
- we may retain your message and contact details as described in our Privacy Policy.
You are responsible for any content you send via the contact form. We reserve the right to ignore or block messages that are offensive, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on our Website – including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, logos, layout, design, and “Shikha’s Choice” features – is the exclusive property of Nest By Shikha, unless otherwise credited.
Such content is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- read, view, and save articles for personal, non‑commercial use,
- share links to publicly available pages.
You may not:
- copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content,
- modify or create derivative works,
- remove any branding, copyright notices, or ownership identifiers,
- use our content to train AI models or for any automated data processing (see Section 9 below).
Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
9. No Text or Data Mining, or Web Scraping
You shall not conduct, facilitate, authorise, or permit any text or data mining or web scraping on our Website for any purpose, including the development, training, fine‑tuning, or validation of AI systems or models.
This includes using any “robot”, “bot”, “spider”, “scraper”, or other automated device, program, tool, or algorithm to access, copy, monitor, or republish any part of our Website or its content.
We expressly reserve our rights under Article 4(3) of the Digital Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790) and any equivalent local laws.
This clause does not apply to the extent that we are unable to exclude or limit such activities by contract under applicable law.
10. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
Our Website may contain links to third‑party websites, tools, or services (e.g., product links, retailers, or informational resources). We do not control or assume responsibility for:
- the accuracy, availability, or legality of third‑party content,
- the privacy practices or terms of those websites.
Accessing third‑party resources is done at your own risk.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on our Website may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe align with our content and values. However, we do not guarantee product performance, satisfaction, or outcomes.
11. Google AdSense, GA4, and Cookies
We use:
- Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager to analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and improve our content. These tools use cookies and collect anonymous data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
For detailed information about the cookies we use, how to control them, and how Google processes data, please see our [Cookie Policy] and [Privacy Policy].
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described, unless you disable cookies via your browser settings.
12. No Professional Advice
All content on Nest By Shikha is provided for general informational and inspirational purposes only.
Although the founder, Ms. Shikha Sharma, holds a postgraduate degree in Psychology, the content on this Website does not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to:
- medical, mental health, or psychological advice,
- legal or financial advice,
- any form of therapeutic or counselling relationship.
Reading our content does not create a therapist‑client relationship. You should always consult a qualified professional for specific concerns related to your health, legal, or financial situation.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:
- accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content,
- uninterrupted or error‑free operation,
- fitness for a particular purpose,
- absence of viruses or harmful components.
You use the Website entirely at your own risk.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nest By Shikha, its owner, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
- loss of data, revenue, or business,
- reliance on content, reviews, or recommendations,
- damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website.
This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nest By Shikha, its owner, and any affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:
- your use of the Website in violation of these Terms,
- any breach of applicable laws by you,
- any content you submit via our contact form that infringes third‑party rights or is unlawful.
16. We May Transfer This Agreement
We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another person or entity (e.g., if we sell or restructure the business). We will ensure that the transfer does not affect your rights under these Terms. You will not be permitted to transfer your rights under these Terms (as you have no user account or ongoing obligations).
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation (including any non‑contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by the laws of India.
If you are a consumer resident in that jurisdiction, you may also be entitled to bring proceedings in your local courts. For all other users, the courts of Dewas/MP/India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Nest By Shikha regarding your use of the Website. They supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations.
19. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Nest By Shikha
Owner: Ms. Shikha Sharma
Website: nestbyshikha.com
Email: legal[@]nestbyshikha.com
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.