Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms of use carefully before using this website.

Last updated: 30th Oct 2025

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

The website https://impactica.org/ is operated by DIPI Development Foundation, registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013, bearing Corporate Identification Number U88900KA2025NPL201951, and have our registered office at No. 41, Industrial Area, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-560095, Karnataka. By accessing the Services, you confirm that you accept these Terms, and that you agree to comply with them.

Who we are

The website https://impactica.org/ ("Website") is operated by DIPI Development Foundation ("we", or "us", or "our"). We are registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013, bearing Corporate Identification Number U88900KA2025NPL201951, and have our registered office at No. 41, Industrial Area, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-560095, Karnataka.

What is in these Terms?

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") outline the rules governing the use of the Website and any services, tools, or features available on or through the Website ("Services"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services. The individual accessing or using the Service, or any other person on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable, is hereinafter referred to as "you".

• By accessing the Services, you confirm that you accept these Terms, and that you agree to comply with them. Do not continue to use the Services if you do not agree to all of the Terms.

• Please note that your use of the Services is also governed by the terms contained in the Privacy Policy.

We may make changes to these Terms

We may update or amend these Terms from time to time. Every time you wish to use the Website, it is advisable to check these Terms to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time. These Terms were most recently updated on 30th Oct 2025. We will post an updated copy on the Website after each amendment. Please check the Website periodically for updates.

We may make changes to, suspend, or withdraw the Services

Please note the following:

• The Website is made available free of charge for public access.

• We may update and change the Services from time to time.

• We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Services for business and operational reasons.

• You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.

We may transfer this agreement to someone else

We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another Organization or person, to the extent permitted under applicable laws.

Rules for your use of the Website and the material on the Website

Unless otherwise stated, we own and retain all rights, title, and interest in the Website, including its analytical frameworks, data classification methodologies, visual representations, and any related intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to grant access to any and all intellectual property rights on the Services. You may access the Services for your own personal use subject to the restrictions set in these Terms.

What you may do:

• You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page(s) from the Website solely for your personal use.

What you must not do:

• You shall not republish, reproduce, redistribute, duplicate, sell, rent, sub-license material from Services without our prior written consent.

• You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text, without our prior written consent.

• You must not use any part of the content on the Website for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us.

• You shall not conduct, facilitate, authorise, or permit any text or data mining or web scraping in relation to the Services without our prior written consent. This includes using (or permitting, authorising, or attempting the use of): Any "robot", "bot", "spider", "scraper" or other automated device, program, tool, algorithm, code, process, or methodology to access, obtain, copy, monitor or republish any portion of the site or any data, content, information, or services accessed via the same.

• You may not use the Services in any way that: (a) breaches any applicable law or regulation; or (b) is unlawful or fraudulent or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.

• You must not misuse the Services by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

• You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Services, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Website.

• You must not attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack.

Important notices:

• Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on the Website must always be acknowledged.

• We will report any breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities, and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

• We do not guarantee that the Services will always be available or be uninterrupted or that the Services will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access the Services. You are advised to use your own virus protection software.

• If you find any material in our Services that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us any moment. We will consider requests to remove such offensive material, but we are not obligated to do so or to respond to you directly.

Relying on information on this Website

Please note the following important disclaimers:

• The content on the Website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You are advised to obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on the Website.

• The information and data made available on the Website are compiled from various publicly accessible and third-party sources, including, without limitation, open government databases, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations' websites. Such data may not represent real-time or verified information, and we do not maintain any direct or continuous connection with such sources.

• While we make reasonable efforts to update and maintain the Website, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content or data displayed on the Website. You are encouraged to independently verify any information before relying upon it.

We are not responsible for third party websites

Regarding third-party links:

• Where the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them.

• Should you choose to click on links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, the terms of use and other policies that are applicable to such third party sites and resources shall govern your use of such third party sites and resources.

• We do not control and are not responsible for the contents or practices of those sites or resources.

Our responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you

We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with use of, or inability to use, the Website; or use of or reliance on any content displayed on the Website.

In particular, we will not be liable for:

• Loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue

• Business interruption

• Loss of anticipated savings

• Loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation

• Any indirect or consequential loss or damage

Rules about linking to the Website

Who may link without prior approval:

• Government agencies

• Search engines

• News organizations

• Online directory distributors (in the same manner as they hyperlink to other businesses)

Who must obtain prior written consent:

• Non-profit organizations

• Charity shopping malls

• Charity fundraising groups

• Any other third-party organizations

Requirements for hyperlinks:

• Must not be in any way deceptive

• Must not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, association with, or approval of the linking party and its products/services

• Must fit within the context of the linking party's site

If you wish to link to the Website:

• You must notify us in advance by sending an email to info@impactica.org

• Provide your name, organization details, and contact information

• Specify the URLs from which you intend to link and the specific URLs on the Website you wish to link to

Prohibited practices:

• The Website must not be framed on any other site

• You may not create a link to any page other than the home page without our prior written consent

• Deep linking, framing, or embedding any portion of the Website within another website is strictly prohibited

Important notice:

• We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time and without notice

What about disputes?

Any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Indian laws, and the courts of Bengaluru shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between us relating to these Terms.

Someone to contact in case you have a grievance

If you have any grievances or concerns, please contact:

Attn: Vrunda Neelesh Bansode

DIPI Development Foundation

No. 41, Industrial Area, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-560095

Email: info@impactica.org

BY ACCESSING THE SERVICES, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS, AND THAT YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THEM.

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