Terms of use

1. Introduction

IAC Patrons Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “IAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website to provide information, programs, training, research, and donation-related services in the domain of autism care and neurodivergence support.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the website.

2. Scope

These Terms apply to all:

• Website visitors, donors, trainees, job applicants, research participants, partners, and collaborators.
• Activities include browsing the website, submitting forms (donation, enquiry, training registration, career applications), downloading resources, participating in programs, and interacting with third-party integrations such as payment gateways, analytics platforms, and cloud services.

3. User Responsibilities

By using this website, you agree to:

• Use the website strictly in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Not submit unlawful, misleading, defamatory, infringing, harmful, or offensive content.
• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in all forms, applications, and submissions.
• Respect IAC’s intellectual property rights and not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify website content without prior written consent.
• Refrain from attempting to disrupt, compromise, hack, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the website’s functionality, availability, or security.

IAC reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate access to the website, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or applicable law.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, publications, software, databases, and multimedia materials, is the property of IAC or its licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
• Content may be accessed and used solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use requires prior written authorization from IAC.
• Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal liability.

5. Disclaimers and No Warranty

• All content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, therapeutic, professional, financial, or legal advice.
• Use of this website does not create any doctor–patient, therapist–client, fiduciary, employment, or advisory relationship between the user and IAC.
• The website and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
• Users are strongly advised to seek guidance from qualified professionals before acting on any information related to autism care, health, education, or research.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• IAC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of data, reputation, opportunity, or profits, arising out of or related to use of this website.
• IAC shall not be responsible for outcomes related to donations, training participation, program engagement, research involvement, or career applications.
• Donations are voluntary and processed through third-party payment gateways. IAC shall not be liable for failures, delays, errors, or interruptions caused by banks, payment processors, network providers, or events beyond its reasonable control.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IAC, its trustees, directors, employees, partners, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

• Your misuse of the website
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable law
• Any content or information submitted by you through the website

8. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. IAC does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, availability, privacy practices, or compliance of such external websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Modifications and Availability

IAC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website, content, or services at any time, temporarily or permanently, without notice. These Terms may be updated periodically. Changes shall take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Force Majeure

IAC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance arising from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, cyber incidents, power failures, system outages, labor disputes, or network disruptions.

11. Severability

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

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kolkata, India.