1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Sahitya website, registering for events, or submitting any content, you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

2. Eligibility

Participation in events and website usage is open to everyone unless a specific event sets age or category restrictions.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree that you will:

• Provide accurate, complete, and updated information during registration
• Not misuse or attempt to hack the website
• Not upload harmful, illegal, abusive, or copyrighted content
• Respect event rules, deadlines, and instructions

4. Event Participation

• Event rules and schedules may change as needed.
• Sahitya may capture photos/videos during events.
• By participating, you grant permission to use your images/media for promotional purposes.

5. Payments & Refunds

• Payments are processed securely via trusted third-party payment gateways.
• Refunds (if applicable) follow the specific event’s cancellation policy.
• Sahitya is not responsible for payment failures caused by banks or payment platforms.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content (text, logo, images, videos, graphics) is owned by Sahitya unless otherwise mentioned. Copying, distributing, or modifying content without permission is strictly prohibited.

7. User-Submitted Content

When you submit poems, stories, images, or videos, you retain ownership but grant Sahitya rights to:

• Publish content on our website
• Share on social media
• Use for promotional/marketing activities

You may request removal of your content at any time by contacting us.

8. Limitation of Liability

• Sahitya is not responsible for technical errors, downtime, or data loss.
• We are not liable for event cancellation due to weather, emergencies, or other unavoidable situations.
• Users participate in events at their own risk.

9. Termination of Access

Sahitya may suspend or ban users who violate these terms, upload harmful content, or misuse the website.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Uttar Pradesh.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us:

• Address: Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
• Email: ihapursahityasamiti@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 9084610512