Terms and Conditions – LocalChoice.in

Last Updated: 26 October 2026

Welcome to LocalChoice.in!

LocalChoice.in is a classified advertising platform designed to help individuals and businesses discover local products, services, opportunities, and other listings, primarily in South Delhi, followed by Delhi and other parts of India.

By visiting, registering on, or using LocalChoice.in, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. About LocalChoice.in

LocalChoice.in provides an online platform where registered users can post classified advertisements and share information about products, services, businesses, property, jobs, and other permitted categories.

Our aim is to help people connect through genuine, relevant, and useful advertisements.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, LocalChoice.in acts as a platform for publishing advertisements. We are not the seller, buyer, employer, service provider, property owner, broker, or agent involved in transactions between users.

2. Eligibility and User Accounts

To post advertisements on LocalChoice.in, you must register an account and provide the information requested during registration.

By creating an account, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• You will keep your account information reasonably up to date.
• You will not impersonate another person or business.
• You will not create accounts for fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful purposes.
• You are legally eligible to use the website and its services.
• You will take reasonable steps to protect your login credentials.
• You will not use another person’s account without permission.

You are responsible for activities carried out through your account, subject to applicable law.

If you believe someone has accessed your account without permission, please contact us at support@localchoice.in.

LocalChoice.in may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts involved in fraud, abuse, repeated violations, or activities that threaten the website or its users.

3. Free Use of the Website

Currently, LocalChoice.in is free to use. Registered users can post permitted classified advertisements without paying a listing fee under our current model.

We may introduce additional features in the future, such as promoted listings, featured advertisements, subscriptions, or other paid services.

If paid services are introduced, the applicable prices, conditions, and payment terms will be communicated before users are required to pay for those services.

Any future paid feature will be subject to the terms disclosed for that feature.

4. Rules for Posting Advertisements

Users are responsible for the advertisements they publish on LocalChoice.in.

When posting a listing, you agree that:

• Your advertisement will contain genuine and reasonably accurate information.
• You have the right or permission to publish the content, photographs, and other material you submit.
• Your listing will be placed in an appropriate category.
• You will not intentionally mislead people about prices, availability, ownership, qualifications, or the nature of a product or service.
• You will not publish excessive duplicate advertisements or use the platform for spam.
• You will update or remove listings that are no longer relevant, available, or accurate.
• You will not publish another person’s personal information without appropriate permission or lawful authority.
• Your advertisement will comply with applicable laws and these Terms and Conditions.

LocalChoice.in may review, reject, restrict, or remove advertisements that violate these terms or our posting rules.

Publishing an advertisement does not mean LocalChoice.in has verified or endorsed the advertiser, product, service, or claims made in the listing.

5. Prohibited Content and Zero-Tolerance Policy

LocalChoice.in is intended for genuine classified advertisements, legitimate businesses, and responsible individuals.

We do not encourage, support, or permit the use of our platform for illegal activities, exploitation, abuse, or content that puts people at risk.

The following activities and content are strictly prohibited.

5.1 Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances

Users must not publish advertisements that offer, promote, facilitate, or arrange the illegal sale, purchase, supply, distribution, or trafficking of narcotic drugs, prohibited psychotropic substances, or other controlled substances.

Advertisements facilitating illegal drug-related activities will be removed when identified.

5.2 Illegal Weapons and Dangerous Materials

Advertisements involving the unlawful sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution, or use of firearms, ammunition, explosives, bombs, prohibited weapons, or dangerous materials are not permitted.

Content intended to facilitate violence, criminal activity, or harm to others is strictly prohibited.

Any legally permitted item remains subject to applicable laws and LocalChoice.in’s category-specific rules.

5.3 Pornography and Sexually Explicit Content

LocalChoice.in does not permit:

• Pornographic images, videos, or sexually explicit material prohibited by our platform rules or applicable law.
• Content intended to distribute illegal sexual material.
• Obscene or sexually exploitative advertisements.
• Links or listings designed to facilitate access to prohibited sexual content.
• Sexual content involving minors or the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

5.4 Sex Solicitation and Illegal Sexual Services

Advertisements soliciting sexual acts or offering sexual services in exchange for money or other benefits are prohibited where they violate our platform rules or applicable law.

Listings facilitating sexual exploitation, coercion, trafficking, or unlawful sexual activities are strictly prohibited.

LocalChoice.in must not be used to arrange sexual encounters involving minors, non-consenting individuals, or anyone being exploited or coerced.

5.5 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

LocalChoice.in has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse, child exploitation, and content that places children at risk.

Strictly prohibited content includes:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including images, videos, or other material depicting or facilitating the sexual exploitation of children.
• Sexualised depictions of minors or content intended to exploit them.
• Advertisements attempting to recruit, groom, exploit, traffic, or abuse children.
• Listings offering, requesting, or facilitating access to children for sexual purposes.
• Any other content involving the abuse, exploitation, or endangerment of children.

Suspected child sexual abuse or exploitation content will be treated as an urgent matter. We may immediately restrict access to the content or associated account, preserve relevant information where appropriate and lawful, and report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement or statutory authorities as required by applicable law.

Users must never download, copy, forward, or redistribute suspected child sexual abuse material. If you encounter such content, report it to us without circulating the material further.

5.6 Human Trafficking, Forced Labour, and Exploitation

Advertisements facilitating human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, unlawful confinement, or the exploitation of vulnerable individuals are prohibited.

Users must not use LocalChoice.in to sell, recruit, transport, or exploit people through unlawful or coercive activities.

Fraudulent recruitment schemes involving forced labour, trafficking, or other forms of exploitation are also prohibited.

5.7 Fraud, Scams, and Criminal Activities

The following are not permitted:

• Fake or fraudulent advertisements designed to steal money or personal information.
• Misleading job offers, fraudulent recruitment schemes, or false promises of employment.
• Fake property ownership claims or deliberately deceptive property listings.
• Advertisements for stolen goods or unlawful services.
• Identity theft, impersonation, phishing, blackmail, or other deceptive practices.
• Listings facilitating illegal gambling, organised crime, or other unlawful activities.
• Attempts to obtain passwords, banking details, or other sensitive information through deception.

5.8 Harassment, Abuse, and Harmful Content

Users must not publish content that involves:

• Threats, stalking, blackmail, or targeted harassment.
• Non-consensual intimate images or sexual exploitation.
• Unauthorised publication of private personal information intended to harm another person.
• Hate speech, unlawful discrimination, or threats of violence.
• Content encouraging abuse, exploitation, or harm to others.

5.9 Counterfeit Goods and Intellectual Property Violations

Advertisements for counterfeit products, stolen intellectual property, or goods and services that violate applicable intellectual property laws are prohibited.

Users must have appropriate rights or permission to publish photographs, logos, descriptions, and other material in their listings.

5.10 Spam, Malicious Links, and Website Misuse

Users must not:

• Publish excessive duplicate advertisements or unsolicited promotional content.
• Upload malicious files or distribute harmful links.
• Attempt to access another user’s account without permission.
• Interfere with website operations, security, or technical systems.
• Use automated methods to abuse the platform or collect user information without authorisation.
• Circumvent account restrictions or other security measures.

5.11 Other Prohibited Content

This list is not exhaustive. LocalChoice.in may restrict other content that is unlawful, dangerous, exploitative, deceptive, or inconsistent with the purpose of the platform.

5.12 Action Against Prohibited Content

When we identify or receive a credible report of prohibited content, we may take appropriate action, including:

1. Removing or restricting access to the advertisement or content.
2. Suspending or permanently disabling the associated account.
3. Restricting further posting or access to website features.
4. Preserving relevant information where appropriate and lawful.
5. Reporting suspected criminal activity to the appropriate authorities where required by law or otherwise lawfully appropriate.
6. Cooperating with lawful requests from authorised law enforcement or statutory authorities.

Serious suspected criminal content, including child sexual abuse material, human trafficking, illegal drug trafficking, and other serious offences, will be escalated urgently. Where applicable law requires reporting, we will report the matter to the appropriate authorities without undue delay.

We do not claim to independently verify every advertisement before publication. However, we take reports of prohibited content seriously and may act promptly to protect users, prevent harm, or comply with legal obligations.

5.13 Reporting Prohibited Content

If you encounter an advertisement that appears illegal, fraudulent, exploitative, dangerous, or otherwise violates this policy, please contact:

Email: support@localchoice.in

Please include the advertisement link or listing details and a brief description of your concern.

Do not download, copy, or redistribute illegal material to support your report.

LocalChoice.in does not permit its platform to be used as a marketplace for illegal goods, sexual exploitation, child abuse, or criminal activity.

6. Accuracy and Ownership of Advertisements

You are responsible for the content of your advertisement, including its description, photographs, pricing, availability, and contact information.

If you post on behalf of a business or another person, you must have the necessary permission and authority to do so.

LocalChoice.in does not guarantee that every advertisement is accurate, complete, current, genuine, or independently verified.

Users should verify important details before making payments, sharing personal information, visiting a property, accepting a job, or entering into a transaction.

7. Transactions Between Users

LocalChoice.in helps users discover advertisements and connect with advertisers. Unless expressly stated otherwise, transactions are arranged directly between the relevant users.

LocalChoice.in does not ordinarily participate in negotiations, payments, deliveries, property viewings, hiring decisions, or agreements between users.

Before entering into a transaction, users should:

• Verify the identity and credibility of the other party.
• Check the product, property, service, or opportunity carefully.
• Confirm prices, terms, availability, and other important details.
• Avoid sending money to unknown parties without appropriate verification.
• Keep records of important communications and payments.
• Report suspicious advertisements or behaviour to LocalChoice.in.

Users are responsible for making informed decisions. LocalChoice.in cannot guarantee that another user will fulfil their promises or that a transaction will be successful.

8. No Guarantee or Endorsement

Advertisements published on LocalChoice.in are generally provided by users.

Unless we clearly state otherwise, the presence of an advertisement does not mean LocalChoice.in recommends, certifies, approves, or guarantees the advertiser or the advertised offering.

We do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, availability, suitability, or performance of products and services advertised by users.

Any agreement or transaction between users is their responsibility, subject to applicable law.

9. Intellectual Property and User Content

You retain ownership of the content you create and submit, subject to any rights held by others.

By posting content on LocalChoice.in, you grant us permission to host, store, display, reproduce, and technically process that content as reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and promote the website and display your advertisement, subject to applicable law.

You must not upload content that infringes another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights.

LocalChoice.in’s branding, website design, logos, original text, and other website materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy or commercially reuse them without permission, except where permitted by law.

If you believe an advertisement infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact support@localchoice.in with details of the listing and your concern.

10. Reporting and Removing Advertisements

We want LocalChoice.in to remain useful and trustworthy.

Users may report suspicious, fraudulent, misleading, prohibited, or potentially unlawful advertisements by contacting support@localchoice.in.

We may review reports and take appropriate action, including requesting clarification, removing listings, restricting accounts, or reporting matters to the appropriate authorities where required or otherwise lawfully appropriate.

We may also remove advertisements that are outdated, duplicated, irrelevant, or inconsistent with our platform rules.

Where reasonably possible, we may consider the circumstances before taking action. However, we may act promptly when necessary to protect users, address suspected fraud, comply with the law, or secure the website.

11. Privacy and Personal Information

Your use of LocalChoice.in is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

We use personal information for purposes such as managing accounts, displaying advertisements, maintaining website security, responding to enquiries, and understanding website traffic through services such as Google Analytics.

LocalChoice.in does not sell or rent users’ personal information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial use.

Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how information is collected, used, and handled.

12. Website Availability and Technical Issues

We aim to keep LocalChoice.in available and functioning properly. However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access at all times.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical problems, hosting issues, security concerns, or circumstances outside our control.

We may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue website features where reasonably necessary for the operation or development of the platform.

Nothing in this section excludes responsibility where exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.

13. Limitation of Responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law, LocalChoice.in is not responsible for:

• The accuracy or completeness of user-submitted advertisements.
• The conduct, identity, statements, or promises of other users.
• The quality, safety, legality, or availability of advertised goods or services.
• Disputes or losses arising from transactions between users.
• Fraud committed by users or third parties.
• Temporary website interruptions, technical failures, or unauthorised third-party activity.

LocalChoice.in does not guarantee that every user is genuine or that every advertisement is safe.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law. These terms do not remove any mandatory consumer, privacy, or other legal rights.

14. User Responsibility and Indemnity

Users are responsible for their advertisements, the content they submit, and their conduct on the platform.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, users may be responsible for reasonable losses or claims arising directly from their unlawful conduct, fraudulent advertisements, infringement of third-party rights, or material breaches of these terms.

This provision does not make users responsible for matters caused by LocalChoice.in’s own unlawful conduct or override any protections available under applicable law.

15. Suspension and Termination

LocalChoice.in may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to an account or remove advertisements where reasonably necessary because of:

• Violations of these Terms and Conditions.
• Fraudulent, abusive, or misleading activities.
• Repeated spam or prohibited advertisements.
• Serious or repeated violations of our zero-tolerance policy.
• Security risks or attempts to misuse the website.
• Legal or regulatory requirements.

Users may stop using LocalChoice.in at any time.

If you wish to request account deletion, contact support@localchoice.in. Some information may need to be retained where required by law or reasonably necessary for legitimate security, dispute-resolution, or operational purposes, as explained in our Privacy Policy.

16. Changes to These Terms

As LocalChoice.in grows, we may update these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in our services, features, business model, or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date. Where appropriate, we will notify users of significant changes through the website or other suitable communication channels.

If we introduce paid listings, promotional services, subscriptions, or other paid features, the relevant pricing and conditions will be communicated before users are required to pay.

Continued use of LocalChoice.in after updated terms become applicable will be subject to those terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. Applicable Law and Disputes

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws applicable in India.

Disputes relating to the use of LocalChoice.in will be handled by the appropriate courts or authorities having jurisdiction under applicable law.

Nothing in this section limits any mandatory rights or remedies available to users under applicable law.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, need help with an advertisement, or wish to report prohibited content, please contact us.

Website: https://www.localchoice.in

Email: support@localchoice.in

We welcome genuine feedback and will do our best to address your concerns.

Our Commitment to a Responsible Platform

LocalChoice.in is being built to make it easier for individuals and businesses to connect through local classified advertisements. We want our platform to remain simple, helpful, and trustworthy. We do not encourage illegal goods, exploitation, sexual abuse, scams, or any activity that puts people at risk. By posting genuine advertisements, respecting other users, and following these Terms and Conditions, you help us build a better experience for everyone. Thank you for being part of LocalChoice.in.