Terms of Use

Effective Date: 26-08-2025

Welcome to https://www.himalayanprf.org/ which is owned and operated by Himalayan Research and Policy Foundation (HRPF) (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site and any services provided herein (including mobile or internet-connected access), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”), which constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HRPF. If you do not agree with any provision, please do not use our Site or services.

2. Third-Party Payment Gateways
3. We may facilitate payment processing through a third-party gateway.
4. You accept that such payments are managed by the third-party provider and agree to abide by their terms.
5. You bear responsibility for the accuracy of the payment information provided.
   d. HRPF is not liable for any direct or indirect loss, including delays or fraud related to payment processing.
6. Any payment-related complaints will be forwarded to the relevant payment provider.
7. Registration & User Information

You may need to register to participate, comment, or access certain services. When registering, you agree to provide accurate personal details (e.g., name, email, address), and you are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your information.

4. Amendments to Terms

HRPF reserves the right to modify, update, or remove parts of these Terms at any time by publishing the updated version on the Site. Continued use after such changes constitutes your acceptance.

5. Eligibility

By accessing our Site or services, you represent and warrant that you have legal capacity and authority to accept these Terms, both on your own behalf and for any entity you represent.

6. Intellectual Property

All content—such as text, images, graphics, and software—on the Site is owned by HRPF or our licensors and protected by law. You may not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright or trademark notices.

7. User Conduct and Interactions
8. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users; HRPF does not vet them.
   b. You should exercise caution in disclosing personal information and interacting offline.
   c. Use of the Site is at your own risk; HRPF disclaims liability for these interactions.
9. Third-Party Content & Links
10. The Site may include links to external websites. HRPF is not responsible for their content or practices.
11. Visiting linked sites falls under their terms and policies, not HRPF’s.
12. Advertising

Third-party advertisements may appear on the Site. HRPF does not endorse them and is not responsible for any dealings you have with advertisers.

10. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By accepting these Terms, you accept the Privacy Policy too. HRPF may disclose your information as required by law or in connection with fraud or other legal investigations.

11. Legal Compliance

You agree to use the Site lawfully and not engage in any prohibited activities, such as copying content, bypassing protections, or interfering with Site functionality. HRPF may investigate and take action against violations.

12. Warranties & Liability

The Site and services are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent allowed by law, HRPF disclaims liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

13. Termination

HRPF may suspend or terminate your access at any time, without notice, for violations or other reasons, and remove any content you posted.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the UT of J&K. Disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in J&K unless otherwise specified.

15. Severability

If any term is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

16. No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, agency, or employment relationship between you and HRPF. You have no authority to bind HRPF in any way.