Please read these terms carefully.

Welcome to Bargach Foundation. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website www.bargachfoundation.in, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site.

By accessing, browsing, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

By using this website, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• You will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
• All information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete.

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this website by any third party. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful material.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or copy content without written permission.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or its infrastructure.
• Impersonate Bargach Foundation, its staff, or any other person or entity.
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users.
• Use the website for any fraudulent, harmful, or unlawful purpose.

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, images, photographs, graphics, logos, illustrations, artwork, audio, video, design, layout, and code — is the property of Bargach Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View, download, and print pages from the website for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to our website through social media or email.
• Quote short excerpts of our content with proper attribution to Bargach Foundation.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content.
• Use our name, logo, or trademarks without authorisation.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.

To request permission for any use not covered above, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

When you make a donation through our website, you agree that:

• All donation information you provide is accurate and complete.
• You are authorised to use the payment method provided.
• Donations are voluntary and made without any expectation of return, profit, or material benefit.
• Donations, once processed, are generally non-refundable — except in the case of duplicate transactions or processing errors, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• You will provide accurate PAN and other details required for issuing tax exemption receipts under applicable laws.

Bargach Foundation reserves the right to refuse or return any donation that does not comply with our policies or applicable law.

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Bargach Foundation. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party site.
• The privacy practices or terms of use of third-party sites.
• Any products, services, or information offered by third parties.

You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies before using them.

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bargach Foundation disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the website.

Any reliance you place on the information on this website is strictly at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bargach Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to use our website.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content.
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers or personal information.
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website.
• Any third-party content, products, or services accessed through our website.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bargach Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or access to the website.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the website.

Bargach Foundation reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

We reserve the right, without prior notice or liability, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to all or any part of our website at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will continue to apply, including intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kolkata, West Bengal.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severed from these Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bargach Foundation regarding your use of the website, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written.