Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the VIKALP website (www.vikalp.org), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Collect user information without consent

2.2 User Accounts

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of VIKALP or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

4. Donations

All donations made through our website are:

• Voluntary and non-refundable
• Used for VIKALP's charitable purposes
• Eligible for tax deductions under Indian law (Section 80G)
• Acknowledged with a receipt for tax purposes

VIKALP reserves the right to refuse or return any donation at its discretion.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website (comments, testimonials, photos), you grant VIKALP a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. VIKALP is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. VIKALP does not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components
• Information on the website is accurate or complete

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VIKALP shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold VIKALP harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the website.

10. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our data practices.

11. Modifications to Terms

VIKALP reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Termination

VIKALP may terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users or VIKALP.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: