1. Acceptance of Terms & Binding Nature
By accessing, browsing, or utilizing AURA ("the Platform"), you irrevocably agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must terminate access immediately. Continued usage constitutes binding assent.
2. Intermediary Status & Section 79 IT Act 2000 Safe Harbor
AURA functions purely as an automated digital communications intermediary within the meaning of Section 2(1)(w) and Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India). The Platform and its Owner(s)/Operator(s) do not initiate voice transmissions, select receivers, or select or modify the audio content transmitted through ephemeral WebRTC channels. The Platform exercises zero editorial control over live peer-to-peer audio communications and disclaims all liability for user-generated speech, expressions, opinions, or conduct.
3. Strict 18+ Age Policy & Prohibition of Minors
AURA is exclusively intended for adults aged 18 years and older. Minors (individuals under the age of 18) are strictly prohibited from accessing or using any feature of the platform. We maintain an absolute zero-tolerance policy against child exploitation or Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), triggering immediate permanent hardware bans and mandatory reporting to law enforcement.
4. Prohibited Conduct & Zero Tolerance (Rule 3(1)(b) IT Rules 2021)
Users agree never to transmit, upload, or broadcast content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, pedophilic, invasive of another's privacy, or ethnically objectionable;
- Encourages violence, hate speech, religious hostility, or money laundering;
- Constitutes harassment, stalking, blackmail, impersonation, or unsolicited commercial advertisement;
- Infringes on any intellectual property or proprietary rights.
5. Unilateral Moderation Authority & Zero Liability
Platform Owners, Administrators, and appointed Room Moderators reserve the unrestricted, unilateral right to mute, kick, demote, or permanently ban any user at any time without prior notice or explanation to maintain decorum. Access to AURA is a revocable privilege, not an entitlement.
6. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification
The Platform is provided strictly on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind. The Owner disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Platform Owner and developers from any third-party claims, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from their conduct.
1. Privacy-By-Design & Zero Mandatory Registration
AURA collects zero Personally Identifiable Information (PII). No mobile phone numbers, email addresses, KYC documents, or government IDs are ever required. Users communicate under randomized anonymous aliases.
2. Zero Audio Disk Storage (DPDP Act 2023 Compliant)
All live voice conversations are transmitted end-to-end via WebRTC (Agora SD-RTN) channels. Zero audio packets or voice streams are recorded, tapped, or stored on disk servers. Audio exists purely in volatile RAM buffers that clear automatically when you leave the room.
3. Deterministic Hardware Hash for Community Protection
To prevent banned toxic actors from evading penalties and to maintain single active presence, an anonymous browser/screen hash is computed locally. This hash contains zero personal data and is used solely for security integrity, anti-bot protection, and cooldown verification.
4. Ephemeral Text Messaging
Chat messages are scoped exclusively to the active lounge session. Messages are never sold, monetized, or indexed by search engines, and are purged upon room exit or browser refresh.
1. Midnight Lounge Etiquette & Respect
AURA is designed as a relaxing, respectful midnight audio space. Personal insults, screaming into microphones, verbal abuse, and trolling are strictly prohibited.
2. Stage & Mic Consent Rules
Only approved speakers on stage may turn on their microphone. Listeners remain silent until granted stage access. Staff mute directives must be followed unconditionally.
3. Automated Anti-Doxxing & Phishing Filter
Sharing personal 10-digit phone numbers, UPI payment IDs, external website links, or social media handles (@Instagram, @Snapchat, @Telegram) is blocked automatically by our real-time auto-mod shield to safeguard privacy.
4. 1-Tap Emergency Distress Escort
In 1-on-1 calls, tapping "Report & Disconnect" instantly severs WebRTC audio connection, blocks the peer permanently, and submits an incident ticket to the safety queue.
1. Statutory Compliance (Rule 3(2) IT Rules 2021)
In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, AURA provides a dedicated statutory Grievance Redressal Mechanism for prompt handling of user concerns.
2. Grievance Officer Details
Users and statutory authorities may reach out regarding content grievances, legal notices, or law enforcement inquiries:
• Designation: Statutory Grievance & Compliance Officer
• Electronic Redressal: grievance-officer@auralounge.live
• In-App Channel: Platform "Fair Report" Dialog
• Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours of receipt
• Disposal Timeline: Within 15 calendar days
3. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms, Policies, and any disputes arising out of the use of AURA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of India. The courts of New Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.