Welcome to the official website of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math ("the Math", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website and all services made available through it, including but not limited to information services, online Pooja and Seva bookings, event registrations, donations, and other digital offerings.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the website.
1. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the operation or security of the website.
You shall not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems.
- Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful content.
- Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, or misleading purposes.
- Interfere with the website's functionality or availability.
2. Pooja and Seva Bookings
The website may provide facilities for booking Poojas, Sevas, religious ceremonies, or other devotional offerings.
By making a booking, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Booking confirmation is subject to successful receipt of payment, where applicable.
- Certain Poojas or Sevas may be performed only on specific dates, according to the traditions, customs, and schedule of the Math.
- The Math reserves the right to reschedule or modify the timing of any Pooja or Seva due to religious observances, festivals, unforeseen circumstances, or administrative reasons.
- Every effort will be made to perform the booked Seva in accordance with the requested details, subject to religious practices and operational requirements.
Submission of a booking request does not constitute a contractual guarantee until confirmed by the Math.
3. Donations
Donations made through the website are voluntary contributions towards the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, and spiritual activities of the Math.
Unless otherwise stated:
- Donations are generally non-refundable.
- The Math reserves the right to decline or return donations where required by law or institutional policy.
- Tax benefits, if applicable, shall be governed by the relevant laws and regulations.
4. Payments
Payments made through the website are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
The Math does not store your payment card details or banking credentials.
The availability of payment methods may vary from time to time.
5. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Pooja and Seva Bookings
Requests for cancellation or modification should be submitted as early as possible.
Refunds, if applicable, shall be considered at the sole discretion of the Math, taking into account the nature of the Seva, administrative processing, and whether arrangements have already been made.
Certain religious services, once performed or scheduled, may not be eligible for cancellation or refund.
Donations
Donations are generally non-refundable except in cases of duplicate transactions, technical errors, or where required by applicable law.
6. Accuracy of Information
Users are responsible for providing accurate information while making bookings, registrations, or donations.
The Math shall not be responsible for delays or inability to perform services resulting from incorrect or incomplete information submitted by users.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including but not limited to:
- Text
- Images
- Photographs
- Logos
- Graphics
- Videos
- Audio recordings
- Publications
- Religious literature
- Website design
is the property of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math or is used with appropriate permission.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission from the Math, except for personal, non-commercial use.
8. User-Submitted Content
Where the website permits users to submit messages, prayers, testimonials, photographs, or other content, you grant the Math a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use such content solely for administrative, devotional, educational, or promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed.
The Math reserves the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate, unlawful, or inconsistent with its values and objectives.
9. Website Availability
While reasonable efforts are made to keep the website operational, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.
The Math reserves the right to suspend, modify, update, or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice.
10. Third-Party Services
The website may contain links to external websites or integrate services provided by third parties, including payment gateways, mapping services, video platforms, or social media.
The Math is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party services.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Math shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the website.
- Website interruptions.
- Technical failures.
- Third-party service disruptions.
- Errors in information provided by users.
- Events beyond the reasonable control of the Math.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.
12. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
13. Modifications to These Terms
The Math reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time.
Updated Terms will be published on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without prejudice to any mandatory rights available to users under applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts where the principal administrative office of the Math is situated, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
15. Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, Pooja or Seva bookings, or website usage, please contact:
Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math
Email: partagalioffice@gmail.com.