Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 1, 2025

Welcome to Shakti Association’s website. Thank you for visiting and supporting our mission to uplift and empower vulnerable communities. Please read these Terms of Use carefully, as they govern your access and use of this website. By visiting, browsing, or engaging with our site, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and any policies referenced herein, including our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of this Site immediately.

Use of the Website

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to learn about Shakti Association, engage with our programs, make donations, or volunteer.

You agree to:

• Use this Site lawfully and ethically.
• Avoid using the Site to engage in illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities.
• Refrain from altering, damaging, or disrupting the Site’s operation or related servers.
• Not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without explicit permission from Shakti Association.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and program descriptions, is the property of Shakti Association or its content providers. It is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use, modify, or distribute any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., sharing program details to support awareness).

Donations

Shakti Association welcomes and values donations to support our programs.

• All donations made through our Site are final and non-refundable.
• By donating, you confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.
• Shakti Association reserves the right to decline any donation that violates laws or policies.

For questions about donations, please contact us at: 416-671-5139

Volunteer Registration and Participation

If you sign up as a volunteer through this Site:

• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Shakti Association reserves the right to approve or deny volunteer applications at its discretion.
• Volunteers must follow program guidelines and maintain respect for Shakti Association’s values of compassion, inclusivity, and community.

Third Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Shakti Association does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content, security, or practices. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk.

User Generated Content

You may have opportunities to share content (e.g., comments, stories, testimonials). By submitting content, you:

• Grant Shakti Association a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, or share your content for purposes consistent with our mission.
• Confirm that you own the rights to your content and it does not infringe upon others’ rights.

Shakti Association reserves the right to moderate, remove, or refuse user-generated content that violates these terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Shakti Association does not guarantee that:

• The Site will always function without errors, interruptions, or delays.
• The content is always accurate, complete, or up-to-date.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shakti Association shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shakti Association, its team members, partners, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or losses resulting from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

Modifications to Terms

Shakti Association may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North York, Ontario, Canada. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in North York.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Shakti Association
Unit # 63 – 175 Toryork Dr, North York, ON, M9L 2Y7
416-671-5139
info@shaktiassociation.com

             Thank you for supporting Shakti Association and for being a part of our mission to create a more inclusive, compassionate, and empowered community.