SUSTAIN PLUS WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

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

1. Who we are

The website https://sustainplus.org/ (“Website”) is operated by Sustain Plus Energy Foundation (“we”, or “us”, or “our”). We are registered in India under company number U85300KA2019NPL124262 and have our registered office at No. G – 003, Springfield Apartment, Sarjapur Road, Bellandur, Bangalore – 560102

2. What is in these Terms?

These terms of use (“Terms”) tell you the rules for using our Website. By using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.

3. There are other terms that may apply to you

Please note that your use of the Website is also governed by the terms contained in the privacy policy (https://sustainplus.org/privacy-policy) and the disclaimer (https://sustainplus.org/disclaimer).

4. We may make changes to these Terms

We 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 01 January 2023.

5. We may make changes to, suspend, or withdraw the Website

5.1. The Website is made available free of charge. We may update and change the Website from time to time.

5.2. We do not guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business and operational reasons.

5.3. You are also 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.

6. We may transfer this agreement to someone else

We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation.

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

7.1. We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Website, and in the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

7.2. You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page(s) from the Website for your personal use, and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to content posted on the Website.

7.3. 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.

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

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

7.6. If you print off, copy, download, share or repost any part of the Website in breach of these Terms, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

7.7. You shall not conduct, facilitate, authorise, or permit any text or data mining or web scraping in relation to the Website or any services provided via, or in relation to, the Website. This includes using (or permitting, authorising, or attempting the use of):

7.7.1. 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.

7.7.2. Any automated analytical technique aimed at analysing text and data in digital form to generate information which includes but is not limited to patterns, trends, and correlations.

7.8. You may not use our site 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.

7.9. You must not misuse the Website 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 Website, 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. We will report any such 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 Website will cease immediately.

8. Do not rely on information on this site

8.1. 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 must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on the Website.

8.2. Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on the Website, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on the Website is accurate, complete, or up to date.

9. We are not responsible for certain things

9.1. 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.

9.2. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.

9.3. We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

9.4. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access the Website. You should use your own virus protection software.

10. Our responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you

10.1. 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.

10.2. 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; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

10.3. Please note that we only provide the Website for private use. You agree not to use the Website for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

11. Rules about linking to the Website

11.1. You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

11.2. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists.

11.3. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

11.4. If you wish to link to or make any use of content on the Website other than that set out above, please contact contact@sustainplus.org.

12. What about disputes?

12.1. These Terms and 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 law and the courts of Bengaluru shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between us relating to these Terms.

13. Someone to contact in case you have a grievance

Attn: Ganesh Neelam
Sustain Plus Energy Foundation
No. G – 003, Springfield Apartment, Sarjapur Road, Bellandur, Bangalore – 560102 Email Id: contact@sustainplus.org