Terms of Use

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, registering on, or using Anusandhan – Research Repository of ARAI ("Anusandhan"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the repository.

Anusandhan is owned and managed by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for the preservation, dissemination, and sharing of automotive and mobility-related research, conference proceedings, technical papers, reports, and scholarly publications.

  1. Purpose of the Repository

Anusandhan serves as a digital research repository intended to:

  • Preserve and provide access to scholarly and technical publications.
  • Support research, education, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.
  • Facilitate access to conference proceedings, technical papers, reports, and related publications.
  • Promote collaboration among researchers, academia, industry, and policymakers.

The repository is provided solely for lawful educational, research, and reference purposes.

  1. User Access and Responsibilities

Users of the repository agree to:

  • Use the repository in a lawful and ethical manner.
  • Respect intellectual property and copyright regulations.
  • Provide accurate information while creating an account, where applicable.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of login credentials and account information.
  • Refrain from attempting unauthorized access to repository systems, databases, or content.

Users shall not engage in any activity that may disrupt, damage, impair, or interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the repository.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all repository content, including publications, abstracts, metadata, images, graphics, logos, and website design elements, are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

  • Copyright ownership of published works remains with the respective authors, publishers, conference organizers, or copyright holders.
  • Users may access, download, and print repository materials for personal, academic, research, and non-commercial purposes.
  • Proper acknowledgement and citation of original sources are mandatory when using repository content.
  • Users shall not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, or commercially exploit repository content without obtaining appropriate permissions from the copyright owner(s).
  1. Content Submission and Author Responsibilities

Authors or contributors submitting content to Anusandhan are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy and authenticity of submitted materials.
  • Obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted content.
  • Ensuring that submissions do not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.
  • Compliance with applicable ethical, legal, and publication requirements.

ARAI reserves the right to review, reject, withdraw, or remove any content that violates repository policies or applicable laws.

  1. Acceptable Use Policy

Users shall not:

  • Upload, publish, transmit, or distribute unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, or offensive material.
  • Upload content that infringes copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights.
  • Introduce malicious software, viruses, malware, or other harmful code into the repository.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, systems, or data.
  • Use repository content for unlawful or commercial purposes without appropriate authorization.

Violation of these provisions may result in suspension or termination of access without prior notice.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The repository and all associated content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

ARAI makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of repository content.
  • Uninterrupted or error-free access to the repository.
  • Freedom from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

Users access and use the repository entirely at their own risk.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ARAI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Access to or use of the repository.
  • Reliance upon repository content.
  • Loss of data, profits, opportunities, or business interruption.
  • Technical failures, service interruptions, or system unavailability.
  1. Availability of Services

ARAI endeavors to maintain continuous availability of the repository. However, access may occasionally be interrupted due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance activities.
  • System upgrades or enhancements.
  • Technical failures or communication network issues.
  • Events beyond ARAI's reasonable control, including natural disasters and force majeure circumstances.

ARAI shall not be held responsible for any loss or inconvenience arising from such interruptions.

  1. Privacy and Data Protection

Use of Anusandhan is also governed by the repository's Privacy Statement. Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Statement to understand how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

  1. Modification of Terms

ARAI reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Updated Terms shall become effective upon publication on the repository website.

Continued use of the repository following such updates shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to the use of Anusandhan shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

  1. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these Terms of Use, please contact:

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
Survey No. 102, Vetal Hill, Off Paud Road,
Kothrud, Pune - 411038, Maharashtra, India
Website: Anusandhan – Research Repository of ARAI
Email: anusandhan@araiindia.com

Last Updated: October 2026
Anusandhan – Research Repository of ARAI
Preserving, Accessing and Disseminating Automotive Research Knowledge.