Terms and Conditions
Introduction
​Welcome to Periyava Arul! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access and use of our website available at https://www.periyavaarul.com and https://www.periyavaarul.in (collectively referred to as "Website"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you ("User" or "Visitor") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using this Website.
The terms "We," "Us," "Our," or "Trust" refer to Sri Mahaperiyavar Arul Trust, which maintains this Website.
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Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website, you confirm that:
1. You have the legal capacity to accept these Terms.
2. You agree to abide by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
The Trust reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Please check this page periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
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Use of the Website
Authorized Use
The Website is intended for personal, non-commercial use to provide information about the events & activities of Sri Mahaperiyava Sharanalyam and Trust's activities, initiatives, and related matters. The website also enables users to request for Guru Pooja, order books authored by GR Mama & also request for appointments to meet with GR Mama. Users agree not to misuse the Website for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.
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(A) Security Rules
Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activities that compromise or attempt to compromise the security of the Website, including but not limited to:
1. Accessing or attempting to access data not intended for the user, or logging into accounts or servers without proper authorization.
2. Probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Website’s systems or network, or breaching security or authentication protocols without proper authorization.
3. Disrupting or attempting to disrupt the availability of services to users, hosts, or networks, including but not limited to introducing malicious software such as viruses, worms, or Trojan horses, overloading systems, initiating denial-of-service attacks, "flooding," "mail bombing," or "crashing" the Website.
4. Sending unsolicited electronic communications, such as spam, advertisements, or promotional content.
Any such violations may result in civil or criminal liability. The Trust reserves the right to investigate suspected breaches and will fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in these violations.
(B) Restrictions
Users shall not:
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Modify, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any part of the Website without the Trust’s prior written consent.
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Use the Website to engage in activities prohibited by law, including fraudulent activities, dissemination of malicious software, or breach of intellectual property rights.
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Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, or systems connected to the Website.
Users of the Website are prohibited from using it to:
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Transmit, distribute, store, or destroy material in a manner that violates any applicable laws or regulations, or encourages conduct that could be considered a criminal offense.
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Infringe upon the copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of others, or violate their privacy or publicity rights.
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Publish or distribute content that is defamatory, libelous, obscene, profane, pornographic, abusive, threatening, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
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You are specifically restricted from all of the following:
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publishing any Website material in any other media
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selling, sublicensing and/or otherwise commercializing any Website material;
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publicly performing and/or showing any Website material;
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using this Website in any way that is or may be damaging to this Website;
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using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website;
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using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in any way may cause harm to the Website, or to any person or business entity;
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engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting or any other similar activity in relation to this Website;
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using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing.
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The Trust is committed to maintaining a secure and respectful environment for all visitors and reserves the right to take necessary action, including restricting access or involving legal authorities, against those who violate these rules.
Donations
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General Terms
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All donations made through the Website are voluntary.
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Users are required to provide accurate and complete information when making a donation.
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Tax Benefits
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Sri Mahaperiyavar Arul Trust does not offer 80G tax exemptions for donations.
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Foreign Donations
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Sri Mahaperiyavar Arul Trust does not accept donations from outside India. The Donor Agrees that the donation is from Indian source and is not a foreign contribution as per FCRA, 2010.
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Privacy Policy
Your use of this Website is governed by our Privacy Policy. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
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Intellectual Property Rights
All trademarks, logos, images, content, and other intellectual property displayed on the Website are the exclusive property of the Trust or are used with appropriate permissions. Unauthorized use of any content may result in legal action under applicable laws, including the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and Trademarks Act, 1999.
You are granted limited license only for purposes of viewing the material contained on this Website.
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Limitation of Liability
The Trust, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from:
1. Use or inability to use the Website.
2. Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
3. Errors, omissions, or interruptions in the Website’s operation.
In no event shall SRI MAHAPERIYAVAR ARUL TRUST, nor any of its trustees, officers, directors, employees and volunteers, shall be held liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Website whether such liability is under contract.
The Website is provided "as-is," and the Trust makes no warranties of any kind regarding its accuracy, reliability, or availability.
Indemnity
By using the Website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Trust, its trustees, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:
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Your use or misuse of the Website.
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Violation of these Terms.
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Infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party.
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Submission of inaccurate or unauthorized information through the Website.
This indemnity clause shall survive the termination of these Terms.
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Security
Users must not:
1. Attempt to compromise the Website’s security, including unauthorized access to systems or data.
2. Transmit malicious software or engage in activities that disrupt Website operations.
Violations may result in termination of access and legal action under the Information Technology Act, 2000, or other applicable laws.
External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. The Trust does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of such external sites. Users access these sites at their own risk.
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Termination
The Trust reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for any User who violates these Terms or engages in conduct detrimental to the Website’s integrity or purpose.
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Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the User and the Trust regarding the use of the Website.
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Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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No Waiver
Failure by the Trust to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
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Variation of Terms
SRI MAHAPERIYAVAR ARUL TRUST is permitted to revise these Terms at any time as it sees fit, and by using this Website you are expected to review these Terms on a regular basis.
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Assignment
The SRI MAHAPERIYAVAR ARUL TRUST is allowed to assign, transfer, and subcontract its rights and/or obligations under these Terms without any notification. However, you are not allowed to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Sri Mahaperiyavar Arul Trust
Email: mahaperiyavamiracles@gmail.com​