Use of the Website and Its Content

All material published or accessible on this Website – including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, logos, illustrations, documents, videos, and other content (“Content”) – is either owned by or licensed to the Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may access the Website for personal, non-commercial use.

You are not permitted to modify, reproduce, distribute, publish, repurpose, or exploit any Content from this Website, whether in part or in whole, without the Foundation’s prior written consent.

Any unauthorised use of the Website or its Content may result in legal action and/or restrictions on access.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all trademarks, logos, service marks, and design elements appearing on the Websiteare the sole property of the Foundation. No rights, title, or interest in any intellectual property are transferred to you through your use of this Website.

Use of our intellectual property for any purpose without express written permission is strictly prohibited.

Views and Contributed Content

From time to time, the Website may contain content, commentary, or materials submitted by contributors or partner organizations. Such views or opinions are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Foundation.

While we strive for accuracy and clarity, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of such third-party contributions, and we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon them.

Accuracy and Availability of Information

The Foundation endeavours to ensure that the information on the Website is current and accurate. However, occasional errors, omissions, or outdated content may appear. The Foundation provides no guarantees, whether express or implied, as to the reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Website's content.

We reserve the right to make changes to the Website, including to its structure, design, or content, at any time, without prior notice.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

This Website and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available”. While we aim to maintain high standards, we do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or viruses.

To the extent permitted by law, the Foundation disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, the Website or its Content.

User Responsibilities and Conduct

As a condition of your use of the Website, you agree not to:

Use the Website in any way that may damage, disable, or impair it;

Upload or distribute malicious software or technologies;

Attempt unauthorised access to restricted areas or data;

Use automated systems (e.g., bots, crawlers) to extract data or content without permission.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights or restrict the use of the Website by any other user.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its trustees, employees, affiliates, and authorised agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms of Use or your misuse of the Website.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, should we believe that your use violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Website or its users.

Copyright Concerns

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this Website in a manner that constitutes an infringement, please notify us at: connect@hbsf.in 

Your notice must include:

A description of the copyrighted work;

The exact location (URL) where the allegedly infringing material appears;

Your name and contact details;

A statement made in good faith that you believe the use is unauthorised;

A statement confirming the accuracy of your claim, and your authority to act on behalf of the copyright holder.

Branding Guidelines

All branding specifications, correct logo applications, and prohibited variations are detailed in our Brand & Logo Usage Kit. This can be shared on request. Kindly write to us at connect@hbsf.in. Users must read and refer to this kit before any application of the Foundation’s identity.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated in Mumbai, India.