Terms of Use

Terms and conditions governing the use of this website

Last updated: 1 January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Mandir Mahasangh website (www.mandirmahasangh.org), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website. Mandir Mahasangh reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. About Mandir Mahasangh

Mandir Mahasangh is a national federation of Hindu temple trusts operating as a voluntary, non-partisan organization dedicated to temple welfare, heritage protection, and the rights of temple trusts across India. This website serves as the organization's digital platform for information dissemination, membership registration, temple directory, event coordination, and public engagement.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

  • Violate any applicable Indian law or regulation
  • Infringe upon the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Transmit any harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or connected systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation or other users' experience
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract data from the website without prior written consent
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
  • Use the website for commercial solicitation without authorization from Mandir Mahasangh

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of Mandir Mahasangh or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian copyright and intellectual property laws. The Mandir Mahasangh name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Mandir Mahasangh. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication without prior written consent from Mandir Mahasangh, is strictly prohibited.

5. User Submissions

When you submit information through our website (membership applications, temple registrations, contact forms, or other submissions), you represent and warrant that:

  • The information you provide is accurate, complete, and current to the best of your knowledge
  • You have the authority to submit the information, particularly when submitting details about a temple or trust
  • The submission does not violate any law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • You consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

Mandir Mahasangh reserves the right to verify, modify, or reject any submission at its discretion. Submissions that are found to be inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate may be removed without notice.

6. Temple Data and Directory

The Digital Temple Directory on this website contains information submitted by temple trusts, volunteers, and publicly available sources. While Mandir Mahasangh makes reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy of temple data, we do not guarantee that all information in the directory is complete, accurate, or current.

  • Temple information, including darshan timings, contact details, and facilities, may change without notice
  • Inclusion of a temple in the directory does not constitute endorsement by Mandir Mahasangh
  • Users should independently verify critical information before making travel or worship plans
  • Temple trusts are responsible for keeping their directory listings up to date

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Mandir Mahasangh. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Mandir Mahasangh does not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The information on the website is complete, accurate, or up to date
  • Any defects in the website will be corrected
  • The results obtained from using the website will be accurate or reliable

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Indian law, Mandir Mahasangh, its office bearers, coordinators, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the website
  • Any errors or omissions in the website's content
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Any actions taken based on information found on this website, including temple visits, membership decisions, or legal actions

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mandir Mahasangh, its office bearers, coordinators, volunteers, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of the website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Maharashtra, India.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: