1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Marine Resource Foundation Tamil Nadu ("we", "us", "our"), including but not limited to browsing content, making donations, registering for events, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in any programs or activities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of our website and services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

• You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services or have the consent of a parent or guardian if you are a minor.
• When creating an account or registering for services, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activities.

3. Donations and Contributions

• All donations are voluntary contributions made to support our mission and activities.
• Donations are generally non-refundable. However, we will consider refund requests made within 30 days of the donation date in exceptional circumstances.
• Receipts for tax purposes will be provided upon successful processing and verification of your donation.
• Recurring donations (if enabled) will continue automatically until you cancel them through your account settings or by contacting us.
• We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation that we believe may be illegal, fraudulent, or intended to harm our organization.
• All donation amounts are processed in the currency displayed on our website at the time of transaction.
• Payment processing is handled by secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.

4. Use of Website and Services

• You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.
• You agree not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, servers, networks, or systems.
• You must not use our website to transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code.
• You agree not to scrape, copy, or harvest data from our website without explicit written permission.
• Content on our website is provided for informational purposes only and may be updated, modified, or removed at any time without notice.
• We reserve the right to restrict access to certain areas of our website or terminate your access at our sole discretion.
• You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our website complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, designs, logos, trademarks, text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, and other intellectual property displayed on or accessible through our website are the exclusive property of Marine Resource Foundation Tamil Nadu or are used with appropriate permission from their respective owners.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from our website without our prior written consent.
• You may download and print content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices.
• Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action and claims for damages.
• If you believe that any content on our website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately with details of the alleged infringement.

6. User Content and Submissions

• If you submit any content to our website (including comments, testimonials, photos, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, display, and distribute such content.
• You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• You agree not to submit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion, without prior notice.
• You are solely responsible for any content you submit and any consequences that may arise from such submission.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms & Conditions by reference. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• You are responsible for keeping your personal information current and accurate in your account settings.
• We may use your information to communicate with you about our programs, events, and opportunities, unless you opt out.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us.
• We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
• Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and the third party, and we are not liable for any damages arising from such interactions.
• We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Marine Resource Foundation Tamil Nadu, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our website or services
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any conduct or content of third parties on our website
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to your use of our website or services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Marine Resource Foundation Tamil Nadu, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of or access to our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our website

11. Disclaimers

• Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website or services at any time without prior notice.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions 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 or relating to these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tamil Nadu, India.

13. Changes to Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms & Conditions periodically to stay informed about how we operate and your rights and obligations.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of our organization.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Marine Resource Foundation Tamil Nadu regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.