TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to www.freearavali.org, an initiative of Free Aravali, a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Aravali mountain range across India.

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") establish the legal agreement between you ("User," "Petitioner," or "you") and Free Aravali ("Organization," "we," "us," or "our").

1.1 Binding Agreement

By accessing www.freearavali.org and submitting the Aravali Conservation Petition, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1.2 Age and Capacity

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have legal capacity to enter a binding agreement
• You are not prohibited by law from using this website
• All information provided by you is accurate and complete

2. WEBSITE USE AND PERMITTED ACTIVITIES

2.1 Permitted Use

• Reading conservation-related information
• Submitting the Aravali Conservation Petition
• Receiving updates and sharing petition information
• Participating in educational initiatives

2.2 Prohibited Activities

• Submitting false or fraudulent information
• Impersonating others
• Using bots or automation
• Duplicate submissions
• Harassment or abuse
• Hacking or disrupting the website
• Commercial misuse
• Violating applicable laws

2.3 Enforcement

• Removal of violating submissions
• User access restriction
• Legal action if required

3. PETITION SUBMISSION AND AUTHENTICITY

3.1 Your Responsibility

• Accuracy of information
• No duplicate submissions
• Consent for government submission

3.2 One Signature Per Person

Each individual may submit the petition only once.

3.3 Verification

• Identity confirmation
• Duplicate detection
• Fraud removal

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTENT RIGHTS

4.1 Organization's Content

All website content belongs to Free Aravali and is protected by copyright laws.

4.2 Your Submitted Content

By submitting content, you grant Free Aravali a perpetual, royalty-free license to use it for advocacy and educational purposes.

4.3 Attribution

Your contribution will be credited unless anonymity is requested.

5. LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS

This website is provided on an "as-is" basis without warranties. No guarantee of results is made.

Free Aravali shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. USER-GENERATED CONTENT AND MODERATION

• Content moderation rights reserved
• No obligation to publish submissions
• Removal of offensive or fraudulent content

7. PAYMENT AND DONATIONS

Petition participation is free. Donations are voluntary and processed securely.

8. GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION AND CONSEQUENCES

Petition information may be submitted to government authorities and retained as public records.

9. TERMINATION AND ACCOUNT SUSPENSION

9.1 Right to Suspend Access

Free Aravali reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website if you violate these Terms, submit false information, engage in abusive behavior, attempt to disrupt website functionality, or violate applicable laws.

9.2 Suspension Notice

We will attempt to provide notice before suspension unless immediate action is required to prevent harm, address severe violations, or comply with legal requirements.

9.3 Appeal Process

You may appeal a suspension within 30 days by contacting freearavali@gmail.com with a written explanation.

10. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

10.1 Compliance with Privacy Policy

Our handling of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, though no internet transmission is completely secure.

10.3 Legal Compliance

Personal data is handled in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, Indian privacy principles, and industry best practices.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Free Aravali, its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the website, petition submission, violation of these Terms, violation of law, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

12.2 Resolution Process

• Step 1 - Negotiation (30 days)
• Step 2 - Mediation under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• Step 3 - Binding Arbitration via Indian Council of Arbitration
• Step 4 - Courts in Pilani, Rajasthan, India (if required)

12.3 Waiver of Jury Trial

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive any right to a jury trial.

13. ACCESSIBILITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

13.1 Equal Access

We are committed to providing equal access to all users, including persons with disabilities, in compliance with WCAG 2.1 and Indian accessibility standards.

13.2 Accommodation Requests

If you experience difficulty accessing our website, contact freearavali@gmail.com.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Free Aravali and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

16. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES

16.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms, website features, or operational procedures at any time.

16.2 Notification

Material changes will be communicated via website updates, email notifications, or consent requests where required.

16.3 Continued Use

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

17. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

For questions or disputes regarding these Terms, contact:

18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT

18.1 Legal Binding

• Read and understood these Terms
• Agreed to be legally bound
• Confirmed eligibility
• Accepted the Privacy Policy

18.2 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms benefit only you and Free Aravali.

19. SURVIVAL

The following sections shall survive termination:

• Intellectual Property Rights
• Liability and Disclaimers
• Indemnification
• Dispute Resolution
• Severability

Protecting the Aravali means protecting our water, our air, our children’s right to a living planet, and our planet’s right to life.