Terms & Conditions

Last updated: May 31, 2026

Welcome to FSO Directory (fso.food1947.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “Visitor”) and FSO Directory (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your continued use of the site implies acceptance of any future updates to these terms.

2. Use of the Directory

You may use the directory to search for public information about Food Safety Officers (FSOs), Designated Officers (DOs), and accredited laboratories. You agree not to:

  • Use the data for any illegal purpose or to harass individuals.
  • Scrape, copy, or redistribute our data without prior written permission.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation.
  • Interfere with the security or functionality of the website.

3. Accuracy of Information

We compile data from public sources, RTI replies, government gazettes, and FSSAI notifications. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error‑free. Users are advised to verify critical details with the respective government department before acting on them.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website – including text, graphics, logos, database compilations, and code – is the property of FSO Directory or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

5. User Submissions (Backlink Requests, Corrections)

When you submit a backlink request or correction form, you grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use, store, and display the submitted information for the purpose of processing your request. We will not sell your personal data.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites (e.g., FSSAI, state food safety departments). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. A link does not imply endorsement.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the directory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FSO Directory, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that harms our platform or other users.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at food1947mail@gmail.com or call +91 73059 25311.

Frequently Asked Questions (Terms)

You may not copy or republish substantial portions of our directory without written permission. However, you may cite individual entries for personal or educational use, provided you give credit and link back to our site.

Please use our “Submit Correction” form or email us. We will verify and update the data within 5–7 business days. We appreciate your help in keeping the directory accurate.

If you are the officer concerned, you may request removal of personal contact details (mobile number, residence address). We will evaluate on a case‑by‑case basis. Work email and office addresses are considered public information.

No, the directory is completely free for individual users and food businesses. Only advertising and premium listings (for labs) are paid services.

Yes, we encourage relevant links. You may link to our homepage or specific pages without permission, as long as the link does not imply false endorsement.

We offer a pro‑rata refund for monthly plans cancelled within 7 days of purchase. Annual plans have a 30‑day money‑back guarantee. Please contact us for details.

No. We are an independent directory initiative. We are not affiliated with FSSAI, state food safety departments, or any government agency. Our data is collected from public sources.

Automated scraping of large volumes of data is prohibited without prior written consent. If you are a researcher, please contact us to discuss a permissible data sharing arrangement.

All disputes will be governed by Indian law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

You can email us at food1947mail@gmail.com. We take violations seriously and will investigate promptly.