Terms of Use

Welcome to the BAPU Foundation website (the ‘Site’). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These Terms may be updated periodically, so we encourage you to review them regularly.

1. Global Applicability

These Terms of Use are designed to comply with global standards, including:

  • European Union Laws: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • United States Laws: Including relevant state and federal regulations.
  • Other International Standards: As applicable under local laws in your jurisdiction.

By accessing this Site, you agree to comply with applicable laws in your region. For disputes, the governing law and jurisdiction will be determined by your location, as outlined in Section 9.

2. Use of the Site

The Site’s content is provided for informational purposes only. You agree to:

  • Use the Site responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws.
  • Avoid unauthorized use, including hacking, data scraping, or other prohibited activities.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of the BAPU Foundation or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use content without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial purposes.

4. User Contributions

If you submit content (e.g., comments or suggestions):

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute your contributions.
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with all applicable laws and does not infringe on the rights of others.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may include links to external websites for your convenience. The BAPU Foundation is not responsible for the practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their terms and policies, especially regarding data protection.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy & Cookie Policy, which outlines how we handle your personal data in accordance with GDPR and other global privacy standards.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” without any warranties, except as required by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service or the accuracy of the Site’s content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by global and local laws, the BAPU Foundation is not liable for damages arising from your use of the Site. This limitation does not override rights granted under mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

For users in the European Union, these Terms are governed by EU laws. For users outside the EU, local laws in your jurisdiction may apply. Disputes will be resolved:

  • Through arbitration, mediation, or applicable legal remedies, depending on the governing laws of your region.
  • If no specific local requirement exists, disputes will be governed by the laws of Your Country.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time for violations of these Terms or at our discretion.