Terms of Service

Effective Date: 15 July 2026Version: 1.0

The agreement governing your use of eBodhya Marketplace.

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of eBodhya Marketplace by every Buyer, Seller, and Institution/School purchaser. They set out the general rules of the Marketplace as a whole; Sellers are additionally bound by the Seller Agreement and Buyers by the Buyer Terms, each of which forms part of these Terms by reference. By creating an Account, browsing Listings, placing an Order, or listing a Digital Product, you agree to these Terms.

2. Definitions

This document uses the shared definitions in Anomaa Studio's canonical definitions list, together with the Marketplace-specific terms defined in the Privacy Policy Section 2 ("Buyer," "Seller," "Creator," "Publisher," "Institution/School," "Digital Product," "Order," "Payout"), and the following additional terms:

3. Applicability

These Terms apply to every User of the Marketplace, in whatever role: a Buyer purchasing for personal or classroom use, a Seller (including a Creator or Publisher) listing Digital Products for sale, and an Institution or School purchasing at scale for its staff or students. Where a role-specific document (Seller Agreement, Buyer Terms) conflicts with these Terms on a matter it specifically addresses, the role-specific document controls for that matter.

4. Legal Entity

eBodhya™ is a trademark owned and used by Anomaa Studio, a sole proprietorship business based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ("Anomaa Studio," "eBodhya," "we," "us," or "our"). Anomaa Studio owns and operates the entire eBodhya suite of platforms, comprising:

(together, the "eBodhya Platforms").

Every account, subscription, order, listing, or agreement created or entered into through any eBodhya Platform is an agreement with Anomaa Studio directly. No eBodhya Platform is owned, operated by, or offered on behalf of any third party, franchisee, reseller, school district, or unrelated entity, unless we state so expressly and in writing. eBodhya™ and the eBodhya logo are trademarks of Anomaa Studio; no license to use them is granted except as expressly permitted in writing.

In this document, "the Platform" means eBodhya Marketplace (marketplace.ebodhya.in) specifically, and "eBodhya" or the "eBodhya Platforms" means the wider suite of products described above. Where this document imposes obligations on "Anomaa Studio," those obligations are undertaken by Anomaa Studio in its capacity as operator of the Platform.

5. Anomaa Studio's Role as Marketplace Operator

Anomaa Studio operates the Marketplace as an online marketplace and, for the purposes of the Information Technology Act, 2000, an intermediary. We facilitate the sale of Digital Products between independent Sellers and Buyers by providing the storefront, payment processing, search, and support infrastructure. Except where a Listing is expressly marked as an Anomaa Studio-Published Product, Anomaa Studio is not the publisher, author, or owner of the Content in a Listing — the Seller is solely responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of their Listing, as set out in the Seller Agreement.

As an online marketplace facilitating transactions between third-party Sellers and Buyers, Anomaa Studio is an "e-commerce entity" under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. In that capacity, we:

Anomaa Studio's role as intermediary does not make us a party to the substantive contract of sale for a Listing (which is between the Seller and the Buyer), except for Anomaa Studio-Published Products, where we act as the Seller ourselves.

6. Account Types

The Marketplace supports the following Account types, which may overlap in a single Account:

You are responsible for selecting the correct Account type for your intended use and for the accuracy of the information you provide when registering.

7. Order Formation and Acceptance

Browsing a Listing is an invitation to treat, not an offer. Placing an Order is your offer to purchase a Listing on its stated terms. An Order is accepted, and a binding contract of sale formed, only when we (on our own behalf for an Anomaa Studio-Published Product, or as intermediary confirming the Seller's acceptance for all other Listings) send you an order confirmation. We may decline or cancel an Order before confirmation — for example, where a Listing is withdrawn, mispriced, or unavailable — in which case any payment taken will be refunded. Full detail on the purchase process, payment methods, and taxes/invoicing is in the Buyer Terms.

8. Pricing, Fees, and Refunds

Listing prices are set by the Seller (or by Anomaa Studio for Anomaa Studio-Published Products) and displayed inclusive of applicable taxes where required. Refund eligibility, windows, and process are set out in the Refund Policy, which every Listing is subject to regardless of any additional terms a Seller may attempt to impose. Seller commission and Payout mechanics are described in the Creator Revenue Policy.

9. AI

The Marketplace uses AI for recommendations, search ranking, and fraud/fake-review detection, as described in the AI Usage Policy. AI features do not alter the contractual terms of an Order and do not replace your own judgment before purchasing.

10. Data Processing

Personal Data collected in connection with these Terms is Processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and the DPDP Act.

11. Cookies

The Marketplace uses cookies as described in the Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Services

We use third-party payment gateways, cloud hosting, and analytics providers to operate the Marketplace, as described in the Privacy Policy and Security Statement. We are not responsible for the independent acts or omissions of a Third-Party Service provider outside our contractual control with them.

13. Security

Account, payment, and payout security practices are described in the Security Statement. You must keep your Account credentials confidential and notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized access.

14. Retention and Deletion

Account, order, and transaction data is retained as described in the Data Retention Policy, and may be deleted on request subject to the Data Deletion Policy, including our obligation to retain financial and tax records regardless of a deletion request.

15. Intellectual Property

Listing Content remains the property of the Seller who authored or licensed it, subject to the limited display and marketing license granted to Anomaa Studio and the license granted to a purchasing Buyer, both as described in the Intellectual Property Policy and Licensing Policy. Copyright ownership warranties and takedown procedures are in the Copyright Policy and Copyright Takedown Policy. The Marketplace's own software, design, and branding are Anomaa Studio's Intellectual Property Rights, and the eBodhya™ trademark may not be used without permission.

16. User Responsibilities

Every User must: provide accurate registration, KYC, and billing information; keep Account credentials secure; use the Marketplace only for its intended purpose of buying and selling legitimate educational Digital Products; comply with the Acceptable Use Policy and Community Guidelines; and, where a User is an Institution or School, ensure it has authority to bind itself to purchases made on the Marketplace and to provision sub-accounts to its staff.

17. Prohibited Activities

Without limiting the Acceptable Use Policy, you may not: impersonate another person or entity; use the Marketplace to sell content you do not own or have rights to sell; circumvent platform fees by directing a counterpart to transact off-platform; manipulate prices, reviews, or search rankings; scrape or systematically extract Listing data; or use the Marketplace in violation of Applicable Law.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, Anomaa Studio's aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or any Order (other than for an Anomaa Studio-Published Product, where ordinary seller liability applies) is limited to the amount you paid to Anomaa Studio as commission or fees in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, and Anomaa Studio is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or for the acts, omissions, or Content of an independent Seller. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any right that cannot be excluded or limited under Applicable Law, including your rights as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

19. Disclaimer

The Marketplace and its Listings (other than Anomaa Studio-Published Products, for which ordinary seller warranties under Applicable Law apply) are made available "as is" and "as available." Anomaa Studio does not warrant the accuracy, quality, fitness for purpose, or legality of a Seller's Listing beyond the intermediary due-diligence obligations described in Section 5 and the Copyright Takedown Policy. Any AI-assisted recommendation or ranking is provided for convenience and may contain errors; it is not professional or curricular advice.

20. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate any Account, or remove any Listing, immediately and without notice where we reasonably believe there has been a breach of these Terms, the Acceptable Use Policy, Applicable Law, or a valid takedown notice under the Copyright Takedown Policy, or where necessary to protect the Marketplace, other Users, or Anomaa Studio. Termination does not affect Orders already validly placed and accepted, except as the Refund Policy or Seller Agreement provides. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, and any accrued payment obligations) survive.

21. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Terms of Service and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to it, the Platform, or the Services (a "Dispute") is governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

The parties will first attempt in good faith to resolve any Dispute through informal negotiation for thirty (30) days after one party gives the other written notice of the Dispute. If the Dispute is not resolved within that period, it will be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in Bengaluru, Karnataka, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before a sole arbitrator appointed by Anomaa Studio. The arbitration will be conducted in English, and the seat and venue of arbitration will be Bengaluru, Karnataka. The award of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief before a competent court at any time. Subject to the arbitration agreement above, the courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any Dispute not subject to arbitration and over any proceeding to enforce an arbitral award.

22. Jurisdiction

Without prejudice to the arbitration agreement above, the Platform is directed at Users in India, and Anomaa Studio makes no representation that the Platform or its Content is appropriate or lawfully available in other locations. Users who access the Platform from outside India do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local law.

23. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Services, Applicable Law, or our practices. We will post the revised version on the Platform with an updated "Effective Date" and, for material changes, will provide reasonable advance notice through the Platform, by email, or by an in-product notice, as appropriate to the change and the audience of the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after the revised Terms take effect constitutes acceptance of the changes. Where Applicable Law requires your express consent to a change, we will seek that consent before the change takes effect.

24. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, or wish to raise a grievance, contact Anomaa Studio through the channel that matches your query:

Purpose Contact
General support support@ebodhya.in
Privacy and data protection queries, and Data Principal rights requests under the DPDP Act, 2023 privacy@ebodhya.in
Grievances under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, and grievance redressal under the DPDP Act, 2023 grievance@ebodhya.in
Legal notices, copyright and intellectual property complaints, and takedown requests legal@ebodhya.in
Security vulnerability reports and responsible disclosure security@ebodhya.in
Sales, billing, and refunds sales@ebodhya.in

Registered office: Anomaa Studio, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with Section 5 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, Anomaa Studio has designated a Grievance Officer for the eBodhya Platforms, reachable at grievance@ebodhya.in. The Grievance Officer will acknowledge a grievance within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt and will endeavor to redress it within fifteen (15) days, or such other period as Applicable Law prescribes.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate a Personal Data grievance to the Data Protection Board of India, or pursue any other consumer or legal remedy available to you under Applicable Law.