Terms and Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Himachal International Brotherhood (HiB) website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HiB regarding your use of our services.

Use License

HiB grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

You may not:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems to access our services
• Engage in any activity that could harm our reputation

User Accounts and Registration

When you register for events or create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

HiB reserves the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms.

Event Registration and Payment

By registering for HiB events, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees and charges
• Provide accurate registration information
• Comply with event rules and guidelines
• Respect other participants and event staff

Payment processing is handled securely through Razorpay. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in the event terms.

HiB reserves the right to modify or cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of HiB and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission from HiB.

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to our website (comments, feedback, photos, etc.), you:

• Grant HiB a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your content
• Represent that you own or have permission to use the content
• Agree not to submit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Accept responsibility for the content you submit

HiB reserves the right to remove or modify user content that violates these Terms.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

HiB provides its services "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that our website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

In no event shall HiB be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HiB and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. HiB is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

Termination

HiB may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Changes to Terms

HiB reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: