1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website basavaphilosophy.org (the "Site"), operated by Basava Philosophy Research Foundation Inc. ("BPRF," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Site, registering for events, volunteering, or making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.

2. About the Organization

Basava Philosophy Research Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of California, USA. We are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 33-4931428). We are not a religious or spiritual organization; we are a scientific research and education foundation.

3. Permitted Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with the mission of BPRF. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any organization.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract content from the Site without our prior written consent.
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

We reserve the right to terminate access to the Site for anyone who violates these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software — is the property of BPRF or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, print, and download content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, or create derivative works of any Site content without our prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable fair use provisions.

The Basavanna quotes and translations featured on our Site are used for educational, nonprofit purposes. The name "Basava Philosophy Research Foundation" and the BPRF logo are trademarks of the organization.

5. Donations

BPRF accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. All donations are used exclusively to advance the Foundation's stated nonprofit mission. By making a donation:

• You confirm that the funds are from a lawful source and are not subject to any restrictions that conflict with our mission.
• You understand that donations are generally non-refundable except under the circumstances described in our Refund Policy.
• You acknowledge that BPRF is a 501(c)(3) organization and that your donation may be tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult a qualified tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
• BPRF will provide donation acknowledgment letters as required by IRS regulations for contributions of $250 or more.

6. Events and Programs

When you register for a BPRF event, Mantapa session, or any other program:

• You agree to participate respectfully and in accordance with BPRF's values of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination.
• You acknowledge that BPRF may photograph or video-record events for documentation, promotional, and educational purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify us in advance.
• You understand that event details (dates, venues, speakers) are subject to change, and BPRF will communicate any changes as promptly as possible.
• BPRF reserves the right to remove attendees who engage in disruptive, discriminatory, or disrespectful behaviour from any event without refund.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including WhatsApp communities, Eventbrite event pages, social media platforms, and partner organizations. These links are provided for your convenience only. BPRF does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

8. Disclaimers

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

• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current at all times.
• Results from participating in our programs will meet any specific personal or professional expectations.

Information on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BPRF, its officers, directors, board members, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or our programs — even if BPRF has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

BPRF's total liability for any claims related to the Site shall not exceed the amount, if any, you paid to BPRF in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Contra Costa County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact: