Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Youthika, a student-led non-governmental organization. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please note that Youthika is currently operating as a student-led initiative and is not yet registered as a formal NGO. As such, we do not accept donations or financial contributions at this time.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Youthika Connect's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
• Use the materials for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Use the materials in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website

Volunteer Participation

As a student-led organization, we welcome volunteers who share our vision and values. By participating in our activities, you agree to:

• Follow our code of conduct and guidelines
• Respect other volunteers and participants
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols
• Treat all participants with respect and dignity
• Report any concerns or incidents to Youthika Connect staff
• Adhere to our code of conduct and ethical guidelines
• Complete any required training or orientation programs
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all participants
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations

Note: We do not accept financial contributions or donations at this time as we are not yet registered as a formal NGO.

Donations and Payments

Youthika Connect accepts donations exclusively from organizations, companies, and partnerships such as MUNs and similar entities. We do not accept donations from individuals at this time.

For organizations interested in supporting our cause:

• Please contact us directly to discuss partnership opportunities
• All donations are final and non-refundable
• We will provide receipts for tax purposes
• Payment information is processed securely through our payment processors
• Donations are used in accordance with our mission and objectives
• We maintain transparency in our financial operations
• We comply with all applicable financial regulations

To discuss potential partnerships or donations, please contact us at info@youthikaconnect.org

Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Youthika Connect and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• All original content created by our team
• Our branding and visual identity
• Program materials and resources
• Photographs and media content
• Software and technical solutions

User Content

By submitting content to our website or social media platforms, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your content
• Warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant such license
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Understand that we may use your content for promotional purposes

Disclaimer

The materials on Youthika Connect's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Youthika Connect makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property
• Accuracy of information
• Completeness of materials
• Reliability of services
• Security of the website

IP Address Collection and Bot Protection

To protect our website and users from bad bots and spam bots, we collect IP addresses via a secure image request through our CDN. These IP addresses are stored in a secure database and are used exclusively for the purpose of detecting and blocking malicious or automated traffic.

We do not sell or share any data, including IP addresses, with any third parties. All IP addresses collected for this purpose are deleted on a regular basis, typically every week to month.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage and transmission
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

Youthika Connect Security Program

We are committed to maintaining a secure and transparent community. If you discover a vulnerability or a broken feature on any of our platforms, please report it to our security team at security@youthikaconnect.org or via our secure reporting form at security.youthikaconnect.org.

Participating Systems:

• Main Site: youthikaconnect.org
• Events Blog: events.youthikaconnect.org
• Donations Platform: donate.youthikaconnect.org (coming soon)
• Other subdomains and databases as listed on our security portal

Databases in Scope: PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL (Ghost Blog)

PII Severity Definitions:

• Critical: Donation/financial info, passwords, confidential docs
• High: Private emails, phone numbers
• Medium: IP addresses, full names
• Low: Broken links, site content

We do not offer monetary rewards, but we recognize valuable contributions with digital certificates and public acknowledgment. AI-generated reports must include original researcher input.

For more details, visit security.youthikaconnect.org.

Limitations

In no event shall Youthika Connect or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Youthika Connect's website, even if Youthika Connect or a Youthika Connect authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Youthika Connect's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Youthika Connect does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Youthika Connect may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

Links

Youthika Connect has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Youthika Connect of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Modifications

Youthika Connect may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the current version of these terms of service. We encourage you to review these terms periodically for any changes.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, India.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: