Effective Date: 23 April 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
These Terms affect your legal rights and include disclaimers, limitations of liability, and an indemnification clause. By using our Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
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.
Our office is located in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India. We are a sole proprietorship owned by Ms. Shikha Sharma.
You can contact us via the contact form on our Website or by email at [email protected].
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 and analytics).
- 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 completely disabled.
Therefore, you cannot post, upload, or share any user‑generated content on our Website. Provisions relating to user comments or forum conduct do not apply.
7. Your Interaction With Our Website (Contact Form Only)
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 (including US and international 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 applicable laws, including the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and any equivalent international provisions.
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
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE 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.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM US OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEST BY SHIKHA, ITS OWNER, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE 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 WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WEBSITE IS TO DISCONTINUE USE.
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, defend, and hold harmless Nest By Shikha, its owner, and any affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable 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.
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with us in defending such claims.
16. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, please provide a written DMCA notice to our designated agent with the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature,
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed,
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on our Website,
- Your contact information (address, email, phone number),
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use is not authorised,
- A statement that the information is accurate, under penalty of perjury.
Designated Agent for DMCA Notices:
Nest By Shikha – Attn: Ms. Shikha Sharma
[[email protected]]
We will respond to valid notices and may remove infringing content.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
For users located in the United States: These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York, for any claims not subject to arbitration (if any).
For users located outside the United States: These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Dewas Madhya Pradesh, India.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.
18. Class Action Waiver (for US users)
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE WITH US WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, WHETHER IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION.
If any court or arbitrator determines that this class action waiver is unenforceable, then the remainder of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
19. 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.
20. Severability & Survival
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. All provisions that reasonably should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) shall survive.
21. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Nest By Shikha.
22. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Nest By Shikha
Website: nestbyshikha.com
Owner: Nest By Shikha (Ms. Shikha Sharma)
Contact:
Website: nestbyshikha.com
Email: [email protected]
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.