Terms of Service

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. Additionally, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.

The Satsang Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of this website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2 Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use our website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

When using our website, you agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation or servers
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harvest or collect personal information of other users without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission
• Post or transmit content that is offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate

3 Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of The Satsang Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.1 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content on our website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

3.2 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without prior written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

4 User Content

When you submit content to our website (such as comments, testimonials, or contact form submissions), you grant The Satsang Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our mission and activities.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to submit such content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content complies with applicable laws and these Terms of Service

5 Donations and Payments

5.1 Donation Policy

All donations made to The Satsang Foundation are voluntary contributions to support our charitable activities. Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

5.2 Tax Deductibility

The Satsang Foundation is a registered charitable organization. Donations may be eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. Please consult your tax advisor for specific advice regarding tax deductions.

5.3 Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 7 days at secretary@satsang-foundation.org to discuss your situation.

6 Events and Programs

6.1 Registration

Registration for events and programs is subject to availability and may require additional terms and conditions specific to each event.

6.2 Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify any event due to unforeseen circumstances. In case of cancellation by The Satsang Foundation, registered participants will be notified and offered alternatives or refunds as applicable.

6.3 Conduct at Events

Participants in our events and programs are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and in accordance with the spiritual nature of our activities.

7 Disclaimers

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the website will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the website will be corrected

7.1 Spiritual Content Disclaimer

The spiritual teachings and content on this website are shared for educational and inspirational purposes. They are not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, or other professional advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for specific concerns.

7.2 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites. Visiting these sites is at your own risk.

8 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SATSANG FOUNDATION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for accessing or using our website during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Satsang Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the website

10 Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

11 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page to reflect the date of the most recent changes.

Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

12 Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: