Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 12, 2026

These Terms and Conditions of Website Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites operated by Naksh Foundation (“Naksh Foundation”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a Delhi-based non-profit promoting cyber safety and awareness through Project CyberShield. The Sites include 

• naksh.org,
• nakshfoundation.org,
• projectcybershield.in 
• projectcybershield.org 

(including all subdomains and pages).

This document sets clear rules for using Naksh Foundation sites allowing educational access and event registrations while prohibiting misuse like hacking or spam. It protects our copyrighted content, limits liability for non-profit operations, and specifies Indian law with Delhi courts for any disputes, ensuring safe delivery of Project CyberShield initiatives.

By accessing or using the Sites, you (“you”, “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must not use the Sites. We may update these Terms at any time; your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. It is your responsibility to check for updates.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility

• Your use of the Sites constitutes your full acceptance of these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any supplemental guidelines (e.g., event-specific rules)
• Use is permitted only for lawful purposes consistent with our non-profit mission. Commercial use requires prior written approval.

2. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Permitted Uses:

• Viewing and downloading educational content on cyber safety, digital literacy, phishing prevention, ransomware awareness, and related topics for personal or classroom use.
• Registering for free or paid webinars, workshops, quizzes, hackathons, competitions, or awareness programs.
• Submitting inquiries, volunteer applications, partnership proposals, feedback forms, or making donations.
• Printing limited copies (up to 10% of any material) for non-commercial educational purposes, with proper attribution.

Prohibited Uses:

• Any illegal activity, including cybercrimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (e.g., hacking, phishing, identity theft simulations without authorization).
• Technical interference: unauthorized access, brute-force attacks, DDoS, viruses/malware, bots, web scrapers, or excessive automated requests.
• Intellectual property violations: copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, translating, or commercially exploiting content without permission.
• Harmful conduct: harassment, defamation, impersonation, hate speech, misinformation, or spamming.
• Data harvesting: collecting personal information (e.g., emails, names) from the Sites without explicit consent.
• Misleading practices: framing pages, deep linking without permission, or implying endorsement/affiliation.
• Overloading servers or disrupting service to other users.

Violations may result in immediate account suspension, IP blocking, content removal, and legal action (including under IT Act Sections 43, 65, 66, 66A-F).

3. User Accounts and Registrations

• To access certain features (e.g., event registration, course dashboards), you may need to create an account or complete a registration form. You agree to:
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
  • Update your information promptly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of login credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
• You are responsible for all activities under your account. We reserve the right to monitor usage.
• We may suspend, terminate, or delete accounts at our discretion for violations, inactivity (after 12 months), or security reasons, without notice or liability. No refunds for any prepaid services.
• Event registrations are non-transferable and subject to availability. Cancellations follow event-specific policies; donations are non-refundable except as required by law.

4. Donations, Payments, and Contributions

• Donations are voluntary, irrevocable, and support our cyber awareness mission. They qualify for 80G tax deductions where applicable.
• Payments are processed exclusively through secure third-party gateways (e.g., Razorpay, PayU). We do not store full payment card details.
• You represent that donations originate from legitimate sources and comply with FCRA, Income Tax Act, and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Receipts are issued electronically. We are not liable for payment processing errors by gateways.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content on the Sites including text, graphics, logos, videos, infographics, toolkits, course materials, and software (“Content”) is owned by Naksh Foundation or our licensors and protected by the Copyright Act, 1957, Trademarks Act, 1999, and international laws.
• Limited License: You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for personal, non-commercial use. Educational institutions may use for teaching with attribution.

• No implied rights. To request permissions, contact hello@naksh.org.
• Infringement notices under IT Act/DMCA: Send to hello@naksh.org with details of claimed violation.

6. User-Generated Content

• Feedback, comments, suggestions, or uploads (“User Content”) submitted via forms, emails, or forums grant Naksh Foundation a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and publicize it for our mission.
• You warrant User Content is lawful, original, and non-infringing. No viruses or harmful code.
• We may review, edit, or remove User Content at our discretion. We are not liable for User Content.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

• The Sites may link to or integrate third-party services (e.g., Zoom for webinars, YouTube for videos, Google Forms for registrations, payment gateways).
• These are provided for convenience; we do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for them. Review their terms and privacy policies.
• No deep linking, framing, or inline linking without permission.

8 Disclaimers

• AS IS / AS AVAILABLE: The Sites and Content are provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.
• Educational materials are for general awareness only not professional cybersecurity advice, legal guidance, or guarantees against threats. Consult CERT-In, lawyers, or experts for specific issues.
• We disclaim liability for reliance on Content or interruptions due to maintenance, cyberattacks, or force majeure.

9. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent under Indian law (including Section 79, IT Act):
  • No liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (e.g., data loss, lost profits).
  • Direct damages capped at INR 1,000 (One Thousand) per claim/incident.
• Not liable for user/third-party actions, including during events or volunteer activities.

10. Termination

• We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice or liability, for any violation.
• Upon termination, your license ends; IP and liability clauses survive.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Governed by laws of India, excluding conflict of laws.
• Exclusive jurisdiction: Courts in Delhi, India.
• Pre-dispute: Good-faith negotiation via hello@naksh.org (30 days).
• No class actions or jury trials.

12. Force Majeure

• No liability for delays/failures beyond reasonable control (e.g., cyberattacks, disasters, pandemics, government orders).

13. Contact Information

Naksh Foundation
Email: hello@naksh.org
Phone: +91 82873 93301