Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sangathan ("Platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Organisation Admin," or "Member") and Sangathan regarding your access to and use of the Sangathan platform, website, and associated services.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

2. Definitions

• "Platform" refers to the Sangathan digital infrastructure, including its website, database, and associated services.
• "Organisation" refers to any collective, NGO, student group, union, or community entity created on the Platform.
• "Admin" refers to the User who creates an Organisation or is granted administrative privileges within an Organisation.
• "Member" refers to an individual whose data is recorded within an Organisation's database on the Platform.
• "User Data" refers to all information, data, and content uploaded, entered, or managed by an Organisation on the Platform.

3. Infrastructure Neutrality

Sangathan acts solely as a neutral technical infrastructure provider. We provide the tools for governance, membership management, and operational tracking. We do not direct, control, or supervise the activities, objectives, or financial decisions of any Organisation using the Platform. The existence of an Organisation on the Platform does not constitute an endorsement by Sangathan of that Organisation's views, mission, or actions.

4. Eligibility & Registration

To use the Platform, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a binding contract under Indian law. By registering, you represent that all information provided is accurate and current.

5. Organisation Responsibilities

The Organisation Admin is solely responsible for:

• Ensuring that the Organisation's activities comply with all applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and relevant local regulations.
• Obtaining necessary consent from Members before collecting or processing their personal data on the Platform.
• Managing access controls and roles within their Organisation environment.
• The accuracy, legality, and integrity of all User Data entered into the Platform.

6. Financial Disclaimer

No Financial Intermediation: Sangathan does not process, hold, or transfer donations or funds on behalf of Organisations. The Platform provides tools to log and track financial records, but the actual movement of money occurs outside the Platform.

Responsibility for Funds: Any dispute regarding funds, donations, or financial mismanagement is strictly between the Organisation and its donors or members. Sangathan bears no liability for financial fraud, misuse of funds, or accounting errors committed by an Organisation.

7. Data Ownership & Privacy

Ownership:You retain full ownership of all User Data you upload to the Platform. Sangathan claims no intellectual property rights over your Organisation's data.

Data Export: Organisations maintain the right to export their data (members, logs, records) at any time in a standard, machine-readable format.

Data Isolation: The Platform utilizes a multi-tenant architecture with Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure strict isolation of data between different Organisations.

8. Voluntary Contributions

Optional Support:The core functionality of Sangathan is completely free. Users may optionally make a "Voluntary Contribution" to support the Platform's infrastructure maintenance costs.

Payment Processing: Voluntary contributions are made via direct UPI transfers. Sangathan does not store your banking information, and there are no recurring subscriptions on the Platform.

Refunds: All voluntary contributions are strictly non-refundable once transferred, as they go directly towards paying for hard infrastructure costs.

9. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Platform to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law.
• Organize or promote violence, terrorism, hate speech, or illegal activities.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform's infrastructure or other Organisations' data.
• Use the Platform for spamming, phishing, or distributing malware.

Violation of this policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and Organisation workspace.

10. Termination & Data Retention

Termination by User:You may delete your account or Organisation at any time. Upon deletion request, data enters a "soft-delete" grace period (e.g., 7-14 days) before permanent removal, subject to legal retention requirements.

Termination by Platform: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if we determine, in our sole discretion, that an account is being used for illegal purposes or in violation of these Terms.

Legal Hold:In the event of a valid legal order or investigation, we may preserve (place a "legal hold" on) relevant data and audit logs, preventing deletion until the matter is resolved.

11. Limitation of Liability

Please read this section carefully.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sangathan shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Platform;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform;
• Any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sangathan and its operators from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your Organisation's activities, your use of the Platform, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.

14. Contact Information

For legal notices or questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: legal@sangathan.space