Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Goa Human Rights Commission. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other notices or guidelines published on this website. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use this website in any way that:

Violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
Is unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Infringes the intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
Interferes with the proper functioning of the website, its servers, or its networks.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other accounts, or associated systems.
Introduces viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
Uses automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, without our express prior written permission.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, data, and software — is owned by or licensed to Goa Human Rights Commission and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Please refer to our Copyright Policy for details on permitted use.

4. User-Submitted Content

If you submit any content to this website — including comments, feedback, suggestions, or ideas — you grant Goa Human Rights Commission a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content for purposes related to the operation of the website and its services. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or resources not operated or controlled by us. These links are provided for convenience and information only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

6. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Goa Human Rights Commission disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Goa Human Rights Commission, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Goa Human Rights Commission, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Terms or your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

10. Modifications to the Website and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to this website at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the website, other users, or third parties.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to Goa Human Rights Commission. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at the location of Goa Human Rights Commission‘s principal place of business.