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Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using our website and enrolling in any of our programs.

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Copyright Information

Satbodh Foundation is the whole owner of all digital text, videos, photographs, and other similar content presented on this website and reserves all rights over its journals, program content, books, audio recordings, videos related to yoga, meditation & spirituality and still images uploaded to our site.

Do not copy, reproduce, sell, publish, rewrite, transmit, distribute, or otherwise exploit any text, audio, video, or image material from this website without the prior authorized written permission of Satbodh Foundation.

Permission to Use Website Content: To request permission for reprinting, publishing, licensing, or any other use of material available on this website, you must obtain written consent from Satbodh Foundation. It should include your organization’s name, official address, email account, phone number including detailed explanation of the intended purpose and manner of reuse of the text, videos, or images etc.

We reserve the right to accept, deny, or withdraw permission for the use of any text material, video clip or picture published on this website at its sole discretion.

Privacy Policy

Satbodh Foundation does not sell, trade, or share the individual information or data of its students, clients, guests, authors, or teachers/Master with any third party.

Our web hosting server automatically recognizes only the domain name of visitors and not their individual email addresses. We collect only essential information to update the status of our website such as the pages visited, the duration of visits, and general browsing patterns. This information is collected solely for the purpose of reviewing website performance, looking to improving content quality, and identifying areas that may require upgrading.

The collected data helps us recognize how visitors interact with our content, photographs, and videos. We periodically update and customize our journals and related content to provide a better user experience and maintain effective communication with our visitors.

This data collected is not used for any commercial purposes. We are committed to maintaining the ethical standards and privacy practices generally followed within the information technology industry.

Cookies are small data files that remember your interest/choice. Satbodh’s website uses cookies to understand visitors’ preferences, interests, and browsing behaviour so that we can provide improved services during future visits. Cookies also help check the repeated display of advertisements and promotional content, thereby saving your precious time.

Due to any reason, if you no longer wish to receive emails or updates from us, you may contact us directly or click the “Unsubscribe” link provided in our email communications.

Correspondence and Communication

If you require any specific information related to the content of our website, you are welcome to contact us by post or through the contact details provided on this website. We will respond promptly with a concise and relevant reply. If you prefer to discuss your any query over the telephonic talk, that option is also available.

We assure you that any personal information provided by you will be kept confidential and will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party, except where required by applicable law.

Satbodh Foundation reserves the right to modify or update this “Privacy Policy” at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page so that visitors remain informed about how their information is collected, used and protected. We request you to review this “Privacy Policy” periodically whenever or wherever you visit our website.

If you would like a copy of this Privacy Policy or any updated version, you may request it, and we will provide it by email or post, whatever be possible to convenience both.

Security

Satbodh Foundation recognizes the importance of protecting sensitive information and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

If you believe that this website is not complying with this Privacy Policy or if you notice any security or privacy concerns, we encourage you to notify us through our official contact details. We will make every reasonable effort to investigate and address the matter promptly.

Terms & Conditions

Terms of Use

It governs your access to and use of this website, including all text, images, videos, digital content, courses, and other services provided by Satbodh Foundation, its affiliates, licensors, licensees and service providers.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these “Terms of Use” or the “Privacy Policy”, you must not access or use this website.

Amendments and Modifications

Satbodh Foundation reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, discontinue, or replace any part of these Terms of Use, as well as any content, products, courses, or services available on this website, at any time and without prior notice.

We shall not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the website becomes unavailable at any time or for any period. We may also restrict access to certain sections of the website or the entire website, including access by registered users, whenever considered necessary.

By continuing to use this website, you agree to comply with such changes and modifications.

User Responsibilities

While using this website, you agree to:

  • Read, understand, and comply with these Terms of Use.
  • Ensure that anyone accessing this website through your internet connection also complies with these Terms of Use.
  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information while registering for any course, program, event, or other service.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your username, password, or any other login credentials provided to you.
  • Notify Satbodh Foundation immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized access to your account or any security breach involving your login credentials.
  • Use this website responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws.

Suspension or Termination of Access

If you violate these Terms of Use or engage in any activity that may harm the website, its users, or Satbodh Foundation, we reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the website, your user account, or any services provided through the website, without prior notice where permitted by applicable law.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on this website, including but not limited to blogs (journal), articles, text, photographs, videos, audio recordings, graphics, logos, slogans, captions, designs, and other digital materials, is the “intellectual property” of Satbodh Foundation or its affiliates, licensors, or authorized content providers.

Such content is protected by applicable national and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy,reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, transmit, display, license, sell, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without the prior written permission of Satbodh Foundation.

Any infringement or unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Restricted Use of Content

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You must not use the website or its content in any manner that may damage the reputation, security, integrity, or lawful interests of Satbodh Foundation or its users.

We reserve the right to investigate any suspected misuse and to take appropriate legal or administrative action against any person who violates these Terms of Use.

Prohibited content or activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Promoting or encouraging racism, hatred, discrimination, or violence against any individual or group.
  • Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or abusing any person.
  • Uploading, transmitting, or sharing obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, or otherwise offensive material, including links to pornographic websites.
  • Soliciting personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
  • Publishing or sharing another person’s personal information, including phone numbers, postal addresses, email addresses, or website URLs, without authorization.
  • Posting content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on religion, nationality, ethnicity, race, language, gender, or any other protected characteristic.
  • Knowingly publishing false, misleading, or defamatory information intended to harm any individual or organization.
  • Uploading or sharing content that violates applicable laws or these Terms of Use.
  • Uploading photographs, videos, or other personal content of another individual without their consent.
  • Promoting or engaging in unlawful activities, including child sexual abuse material, human trafficking, fraud, scams, illegal gambling, money laundering, or unlawful drug trafficking.
  • Uploading or transmitting malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, or other malicious software intended to disrupt or damage the website or its users.
  • Using the website’s name, logo, trademarks, banners, or other branding without prior written authorization.
  • Collecting, extracting, or misusing confidential or proprietary information obtained through the website.
  • Disclosing confidential information relating to Satbodh Foundation for unauthorized or personal gain.
  • Using the website to distribute unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or deceptive messages.
  • Using any user profile or website content for unauthorized commercial purposes.

While using this website, you agree that you will not:

  • Misuse the website in any manner that may interfere with its normal operation or adversely affect other users.
  • Attempt to hack, gain unauthorized access to, or interfere with the website, its servers, databases, or connected networks.
  • Alter, delete, manipulate, or attempt to modify any website content or system functionality without authorization.
  • Copy, reproduce, misuse, or manipulate any text, images, videos, or other content to defame or damage the reputation of Satbodh Foundation.
  • Introduce viruses, malware, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or any other technologically harmful material.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any restricted portion of the website, user accounts, databases, or servers.
  • Launch or participate in any denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack or any other cyberattack intended to disrupt the availability or security of the website.
  • Reverse engineer, scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the website without prior written permission.
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or infringes the rights of Satbodh Foundation or any third party.

User Contributions

The website may include interactive features such as discussion forums, blogs, comment sections, chat rooms, bulletin boards, landing pages, service pages, personal profiles, or other communication platforms that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials (collectively referred to as “User Contributions”).

All User Contributions must comply with these Terms of Use, including the Prohibited Uses section.

By submitting any User Contributions through this website, you grant Satbodh Foundation, its affiliates, service providers, licensors, successors, and assigns a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, distribute, archive, and otherwise use such content for the operation, promotion, and improvement of the website and its services.

Unauthorized Use of the Website

Satbodh Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

  • Accept, reject, edit, remove, or refuse to publish any User Contributions.
  • Remove any content that we believe violates these Terms of Use, infringes intellectual property rights, threatens the safety of any person, or may expose the Foundation to legal liability.
  • Suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the website for any violation of these Terms of Use.
  • Report unlawful activities to law enforcement authorities and cooperate with governmental agencies or
    courts whenever required by applicable law.
  • Disclose user information where required by law, court order, or other lawful governmental request.

Nothing in these Terms limits our right to take any action that we consider necessary to protect the website, its users, or the lawful interests of Satbodh Foundation.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Satbodh Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, affiliates, service providers, licensors, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your User Contributions;
  • Your use or misuse of the website;
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use; or
  • Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

You further agree not to bring any claim against Satbodh Foundation arising from actions taken in good faith to investigate or enforce these Terms of Use, including cooperation with law enforcement authorities.

Disclaimer of Liability and Responsibility

The information, articles, blogs, videos, photographs, and other content available on this website are provided solely for general educational and informational purposes.

While Satbodh Foundation makes reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content published on this website.

Any reliance you place on the information available on this website is entirely at your own risk.

The website may also contain content provided by third parties, including guest authors, bloggers, contributors, licensors, syndicators, aggregators, or other users. The views and opinions expressed in such content are solely those of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Satbodh Foundation.

Satbodh Foundation shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, legality, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content published on or made available through this website.

Advertising and Promotional Content

Certain sections of this website may contain advertisements, promotional materials, sponsored content, or links submitted by third parties.

The advertiser is solely responsible for ensuring that such material complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Satbodh Foundation does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, legality, quality, or reliability of any advertisement or promotional content displayed on the website.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse, suspend, remove, relocate, or modify any advertisement or promotional material published on the website without prior notice.

Privacy and Communications

All information collected through this website, whether generated internally or received from third-party service providers, is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

From time to time, Satbodh Foundation may send you information regarding courses, events, newsletters, products, services, or other updates that may be relevant to you. You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or by contacting us directly.

As our privacy practices may be updated periodically, we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy regularly to remain informed about how your information is collected, used, and protected.

Non-Transferable Account

Your account is personal to you and is non-transferable. You may not assign, transfer, sell, or otherwise permit any other person to use your account.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, all rights associated with your account automatically terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of satisfactory proof of death, including a certified copy of the death certificate where required, Satbodh Foundation may deactivate your account and permanently delete its contents in accordance with applicable law and our data retention policies.

Fair Linking to the Website

You may create a hyperlink to the homepage of this website, provided that the link is fair, lawful, does not damage or take unfair advantage of the reputation of Satbodh Foundation, and does not imply any association, endorsement, or approval where none exists.

Subject to these Terms of Use, you may:

  • Link from your own website to the homepage or other publicly accessible pages of this website.
  • Share links to website content through email or other lawful communication channels.
  • Use social media features provided by the website in accordance with their intended functionality.

You must not:

  • Create links from websites that you do not own or are not authorized to operate.
  • Frame, deep-link, inline-link, mirror, or otherwise display any part of this website on another website without prior written permission.
  • Link to any restricted or non-public section of the website.
  • Misrepresent your relationship with Satbodh Foundation or suggest sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation where none exists.
  • Use our trademarks, logos, branding, or copyrighted material without prior written consent.

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission or disable any social media feature or hyperlink at any time without prior notice.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, remember user preferences, and analyze website traffic.

Some third-party service providers or affiliates may also use cookies when providing services through our website.

For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, sponsored content, or external resources solely for the convenience of users.

Satbodh Foundation has no control over the content, security, privacy practices, or availability of such third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them.

Your access to any third-party website is entirely at your own risk and subject to that website’s own terms, conditions, and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information.

Disclaimer of Warranties

You acknowledge that we cannot guarantee that this website, its servers, downloadable files, or any content available through it will always be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards, including antivirus software and data backup procedures, to protect your devices and information.

All content available on this website is provided solely for general educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute legal, medical, financial, psychological, or professional advice. You should seek independent professional advice before acting upon any information obtained from this website.

Any opinions expressed by guest authors, contributors, or third parties are solely those of their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Satbodh Foundation.

The website, its content, and all services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to warranties of:

  • Merchantability;
  • Fitness for a particular purpose;
  • Non-infringement;
  • Accuracy;
  • Completeness;
  • Reliability;
  • Security; or
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Satbodh Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the website;
  • Any content available on the website;
  • Any third-party website linked to this website;
  • Any services or products obtained through the website; or
  • Any viruses, cyberattacks, technical failures, or other harmful events affecting your devices or data.

This includes, without limitation, loss of profits, business interruption, goodwill, anticipated savings, data, reputation, or any other commercial or personal loss, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if foreseeable. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Satbodh Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, contractors, licensors, service providers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or legal fees arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms of Use;
  • Your misuse of the website;
  • Your user contributions;
  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other legal rights; or
  • Your violation of any applicable law.

Events Beyond Reasonable Control (Force Majeure)

Satbodh Foundation shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations where such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters;
  • Floods, earthquakes, or epidemics;
  • War or armed conflict;
  • Terrorist acts;
  • Government actions or regulations;
  • Civil unrest;
  • Labour disputes or strikes;
  • Power failures; or
  • Internet or telecommunications disruptions.

Our obligations shall remain “suspended” for the duration of such unavoidable events.

Waiver and Severability

No delay or failure by Satbodh Foundation in exercising any right under these Terms of Use shall constitute a waiver of that right. Any waiver shall be effective only if ‘made in writing’. If any provision of these “Terms of Use” is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or competent authority, that provision shall be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These “Terms of Use”, together with our “Privacy Policy” and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Satbodh Foundation regarding your use of this website.

They supersede all prior or all previous and current communications, understandings, representations, and agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the website.

Feedback and Contact

This website is owned and operated by Satbodh Foundation.

We welcome your comments, suggestions, technical support requests, and other feedback regarding this website.

For website-related enquiries, please contact:

Email

webmaster@satbodhfoundation.org

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