Effective Date: March 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using iitkfoundation.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Charitable Purpose

The IIT Kanpur Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The Site is intended to:

• Mobilize alumni and raise funds for the betterment of IIT Kanpur.
• Provide alumni services and foster fellowship through local chapters.
• Disseminate information regarding scholarships, faculty chairs, and research initiatives.

3. Use of Content & Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All materials on this Site, including logos, text, and graphics, are the property of the IIT Kanpur Foundation or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
• Limited License: You may download or print portions of the Site for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., alumni networking or donation records). Any other use requires prior written consent.

4. User Accounts & Conduct

If you create an account (e.g., an alumni profile):

• Accuracy: You agree to provide true and accurate information.
• Prohibited Conduct: You may not use the Site to:
  • Harass, abuse, or solicit other alumni for commercial purposes.
  • Post inaccurate, defamatory, or unlawful content.
  • Attempt to breach the Site’s security or use automated scripts to scrape data.

5. Donations & Tax Status

• Tax Deductibility: Donations are generally tax-deductible in the U.S. to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a tax professional regarding your specific situation.
• Refund Policy: Donations are typically non-refundable. If a clerical error occurs, please contact us at operations@iitkfoundation.org.
• Third-Party Processors: We use secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. The Foundation makes no warranties that the Site will be error-free or that the information (including faculty or project updates) is always current.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the IIT Kanpur Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages resulting from your use of the Site or your inability to access it.

8. External Links

The Site may contain links to the official IIT Kanpur website (iitk.ac.in) or other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external entities.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the courts located in Santa Clara County.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact: IIT Kanpur Foundation 3790 El Camino Real, #1038, Palo Alto, CA 94306 or operations@iitkfoundation.org