Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of International Art of Living Foundation on behalf of itself and its affiliates and licensors, licensees or service providers (“Organization”, also referred to as “us”, “our” or “we”). These Terms of Use govern your (“you” or “your”) access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through our website, and the treatment of any personal data that you choose to submit.
Each time you use this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the website.
Changes to the Terms of Use
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion, as permitted by law. All changes become effective and binding when posted. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically; continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to amend, suspend or discontinue any service or material provided on the website at any time without notice. From time to time, we may restrict access to parts or all of the website. Continued use after any change constitutes acceptance.
You are responsible for:
- Arranging your own access to the website;
- Ensuring that anyone accessing the website through your connection is aware of and complies with these Terms;
- Providing accurate, current and complete registration information;
- Keeping any user name, password or other identifier (“User Data”) confidential and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use;
- Logging out at the end of each session, especially on shared or public computers.
We may disable your User Data at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or if there is a security breach.
Intellectual Property Rights
The website and its contents (including software, text, images, audio, video, and layout) are owned by the Organization or its licensors and protected by applicable laws. You may use the website only for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these permissions:
- Your browser may cache copies of pages;
- You may store files automatically cached by your browser;
- You may print or download a single copy of a reasonable number of pages for personal use;
- You may download any applications we provide for personal use, subject to their license;
- You may use social-media features as enabled.
You must not:
- Modify or create derivative works;
- Remove copyright or trademark notices;
- Use materials for commercial purposes;
- Access restricted or hidden pages.
Requests for other uses should be sent to webmaster@artofliving.org. Unauthorized use terminates your rights under these Terms.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the website only for lawful purposes. Prohibited content and activities include, but are not limited to:
- Hateful, harassing, violent, sexual or offensive content;
- Soliciting personal information from minors;
- False or misleading statements;
- Promotion of illegal activities or intellectual property infringement;
- Spam, chain letters, or unsolicited advertising;
- Criminal conduct or instructions for wrongdoing;
- Unauthorized commercial activities;
- Automated scraping or use of bots;
- Attempts to disable, overload or harm the website;
- Introduction of viruses or malicious code;
- Impersonation of any person or entity;
- Any activity that restricts others’ use of the website or exposes them to liability.
User Contributions
Interactive features may allow you to post content (“User Contributions”). All such content must comply with the standards above. By posting, you grant us and our affiliates a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display and distribute your contributions.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights in your contributions and that they comply with these Terms.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
We may remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason. We may disclose your identity to third parties if required by law, and we may take legal action or suspend/terminate your access for violations.
We do not undertake to review all content before posting and assume no liability for user-generated content.
No Reliance on Information Posted
Content on the website is for general information only. We do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Any reliance is at your own risk.
Advertising Material
Third-party advertisers are responsible for compliance with applicable laws. We may omit, suspend or reposition advertising at our discretion.
Information About You and Your Visits to the Website
All data collection is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the website, you consent to our handling of your information as described there.
Non-transferability
Your account and rights under these Terms are non-transferable and terminate upon your death. We may delete your account upon receipt of a death certificate.
Linking to the Website and Social Media Features
You may link to our homepage if done lawfully and without suggesting endorsement. Social-media features may allow you to share content under additional terms. You must not:
- Frame or deep-link pages other than the homepage;
- Link from sites you don’t own;
- Misuse social-media features or disable them.
Cookies
We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy to enhance functionality and user experience.
Links from the Website
Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. Use them at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability
The website is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, security, accuracy, and uninterrupted availability.
Limitation on Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Organization and its affiliates from any claims, losses or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes shall be governed by Swiss law. All legal actions must be brought in Switzerland, though we may also sue you in your country of residence if appropriate.
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond our control.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by us of any provision shall be deemed a continued waiver. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and the Organization regarding the website and supersede all prior agreements.
Your Comments and Concerns
This website is operated by International Art of Living Foundation. All feedback and requests for support should be directed to webmaster@artofliving.org.
Last updated on 9 July 2020