Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2024

Welcome to SPARSH (Social Participation Among Rural People For Sustainable Health). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Copy, reproduce, or resell any content without permission
• Use automated systems to access the website without authorization

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of SPARSH or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission
• Use our trademarks or logos without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

4. User Content

If you submit content to us (such as through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for our organizational purposes.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to submit the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful

5. Donations

When you make a donation through our website:

• Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors
• All donations are final and non-refundable unless required by law
• You agree to provide accurate payment information
• We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation at our discretion
• Donations are used to support our programs and activities as described

6. Volunteer Participation

If you volunteer with SPARSH:

• You agree to follow our volunteer policies and guidelines
• You understand that volunteering is at your own risk
• You agree to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• We reserve the right to terminate volunteer relationships at any time

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPARSH:

• Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents
• Does not warrant that the website will be available, secure, or error-free
• Does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the website

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SPARSH shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SPARSH, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

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