Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Society for Environmental Conservation (SEC), Bhopal. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, programs, and events.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Use of Our Services

Permitted Use

You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only. Specifically, you agree to:

• Use the services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Provide accurate and complete information when required
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Respect the intellectual property rights of SEC and others
• Use the services only for their intended purposes

Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the services.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our services may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the property of SEC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

If you submit or post any content on our website (such as comments, testimonials, or photos), you grant SEC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our services and mission.

5. Donations and Payments

Donation Policy

All donations made to SEC are voluntary and are used to support our environmental conservation programs and activities. By making a donation, you agree to the following:

• Donations are final and non-refundable except as required by law
• SEC will use donations at its discretion to further its mission
• You will receive a receipt for tax purposes where applicable
• Your payment information will be processed securely

Program Fees

Registration fees for programs, workshops, or events are subject to the specific terms and conditions provided at the time of registration. Cancellation and refund policies may vary by program.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

7. Disclaimers

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on our website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SEC and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for:

Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the services

Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If we are unable to resolve a dispute informally, either party may initiate formal legal proceedings.

11. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SEC regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: