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These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using ImpactStories.in, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy.

2. About Us

ImpactStories.in is dedicated to sharing positive and impactful success stories from individuals, NGOs, and social startups making a difference in society. Our mission is to inspire change through real stories of impact. The platform is owned by a company registered under the firm name 'Celebrate for Cause', located in Telangana, Hyderabad.

3. Eligibility

To use our website, you must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian. By using our site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by any registration forms on the website.
• Maintain the security of your password and identification.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

5. Donations

• General Information: ImpactStories.in encourages donations to support the causes featured on our platform. However, please note that we are not a registered NGO and therefore cannot provide tax exemption certificates under Section 80C or 80G of the Income Tax Act.
• Utilization of Funds: We strive to ensure that your donations are utilized for the intended purposes as described in our articles. However, due to the varying operational methods of many NGOs, it is not always possible for us to verify how the funds are ultimately used. Donations may be allocated for various expenses within the NGO, which may not align with the specific projects highlighted.

6. Content Accuracy and Responsibility

• Content Verification: While we make every effort to ensure that the information presented on ImpactStories.in is accurate and current, we acknowledge that it is not humanly possible to verify every detail. Therefore, we cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the content.
• User Discretion: The stories shared on our website are intended to inspire and inform, but users are encouraged to conduct their own research before making decisions based on the content.

7. Media Disclaimer

• Any media (photos/videos) added to the stories on ImpactStories.in are provided by the respective impact makers. ImpactStories does not claim ownership of this media and is not responsible for any copyright claims arising from its use.

8. Intellectual Property Rights and Content Use

• All content on ImpactStories.in, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials (excluding media provided by impact makers), is the property of ImpactStories or its content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• Use of Content:
  • You are permitted to view, download, and print the content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify or alter the content in any way.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission. Any commercial use of the content requires prior approval from ImpactStories.in.
• Attribution:
  • If you share or distribute any content from ImpactStories.in, you must provide appropriate credit, indicate if changes were made, and link back to the original content on our website.
• User-Generated Content:
  • If you submit or contribute any content to our website (e.g., comments, stories), you grant ImpactStories a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media, including but not limited to social media platforms and promotional materials.
  • You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content, and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

9. User-Generated Content

• If you submit or contribute any content to our website (e.g., comments, stories), you grant ImpactStories a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.
• You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content, and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

10. Limitation of Liability

• ImpactStories.in and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of our website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
• We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.

11. Third-Party Links

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of the linked sites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or practices of any third-party sites. You access these sites at your own risk.

12. Privacy Policy

• Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India/Telangana. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the competent courts of Telangana.

14. Changes to Terms

• ImpactStories reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

15. Termination

• We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms and Conditions.

16. Contact Information

• If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at hello@impactstories.in.

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