Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 01-Jan-2024
Welcome to CISS Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website https://ciss.org.in, including any content, functionality, and services offered through it.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our site.
1. About Us
CISS Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in India, committed to education and research.
Our website is used to:
- Share information about our work and initiatives
- Accept voluntary donations from individuals and organizations
- Provide updates and impact reports to our supporters
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights or restrict the use of this site by any third party.
You must not:
- Use the site in any way that causes damage or impairs availability or accessibility
- Use it for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or systems supporting it
3. Donations
All donations made through this website are voluntary and non-refundable, except under limited circumstances described in our Refund Policy.
We reserve the right to:
- Decline or refund donations we suspect to be fraudulent or unauthorized
- Modify donation campaigns and goals at any time without prior notice
4. Privacy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Our use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms a part of these Terms.
By using the site, you consent to such data collection and processing.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, and images—is the property of CISS Foundation or its content creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only
You may not:
- Modify, reproduce, distribute, or use any part of this site for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., payment gateways or partner NGOs). We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites.
We encourage you to read their terms and privacy policies before interacting with them.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CISS Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the website
- Donation transactions made through third-party gateways
- Errors or omissions in the site’s content
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact Information page.
CISS Foundation
Chennai-73, Tamil Nadu