The website located at madinsouthasia.org (“Website”) is owned and operated by the Samorah Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Website is dedicated to promoting awareness, research, advocacy, and community engagement on issues related to mental and neurological disorders across South Asia.

The information, content, and resources provided on the Website are intended for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice.

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you (“User”) confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), together with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Samorah Foundation. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

The Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. Users under the age of 18 may only access the Website under the direct supervision and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

The Samorah Foundation reserves the right to refuse access to or terminate the account of any user who does not meet these eligibility requirements.

All content on the Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software — is the property of the Samorah Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

• You may access, download, or print content solely for personal, non-commercial use.
• You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, sell, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission from the Samorah Foundation.
• The Samorah Foundation name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of the Foundation. Use of these marks without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
• Requests for permission to use our content may be directed to us at the contact details provided in Section 16.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Uploading, transmitting, or distributing any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its related systems or networks.
• Using automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data from the Website without express written permission.
• Engaging in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the proper functioning of the Website.
• Collecting or harvesting personal information of other users without their consent.
• Using the Website to send unsolicited communications (spam).

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against any person who engages in prohibited conduct, including reporting to law enforcement authorities.

To the extent the Website allows you to submit, post, or share content (including comments, testimonials, stories, or forum posts), you retain ownership of your original content but grant the Samorah Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purposes of operating and promoting the Website and its mission.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
• Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
• Your content is truthful and accurate, and does not constitute medical advice.

The Samorah Foundation reserves the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, without notice.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), to the extent applicable.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. The Samorah Foundation does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk and subject to their own terms and conditions. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party sites you visit.

The Website and all content, materials, and services available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

The Samorah Foundation does not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• The content on the Website is accurate, complete, or up to date.
• Any defects in the Website will be corrected.
• The Website or its servers are free from viruses or other harmful components.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the Samorah Foundation through or in connection with the Website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Samorah Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website.
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.
• Any third-party conduct or content on the Website.
• Any other matter relating to the Website.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to the Samorah Foundation in the six (6) months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Samorah Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, partners, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Website.
• Your breach of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Your violation of any third-party rights.
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website.

The Samorah Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, and indemnification provisions.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you by email or prominent notice on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably within thirty (30) days, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delhi, India. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms or the Website, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all legitimate enquiries within 10 business days.