Welcome to the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival website, owned and managed by The Khushwant Singh Foundation, a registered charitable trust. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Website Usage
The content on this Website is provided for general information about the Khushwant Singh Foundation, the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival, its events, initiatives, publications, and related activities. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the Foundation does not warrant that all content is complete, accurate, or up to date.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, event materials, and other intellectual property, is owned by or licensed to the Khushwant Singh Foundation. No material may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Foundation.
3. User Conduct
Users agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the Website. Any attempt to misuse, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems is strictly prohibited.
4. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of visitors. The Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such external websites and does not endorse their content unless expressly stated.
5. Donations
The Khushwant Singh Foundation accepts voluntary donations to support its literary, educational, cultural, and charitable activities.
- Donations made through this Website are voluntary and do not constitute payment for any goods or services.
- Donations received will be utilized towards the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
- Donations are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to applicable laws and submission of the necessary donor information.
- Donors are requested to provide accurate information to facilitate issuance of donation acknowledgements and applicable tax certificates.
5 (a) Refund Policy
Donations made to the Khushwant Singh Foundation are voluntary contributions towards charitable purposes.
As a general policy, donations are non-refundable. However, a refund may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as:
- Duplicate payment due to a technical error.
- Unauthorized transaction, subject to verification.
Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the transaction by emailing info@kslitfest.com with the transaction reference number, donor details, and reason for the request.
Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 7–14 working days, subject to payment gateway and banking timelines.
5 (b). Cancellation Policy
As donations are voluntary contributions and not purchases of products or services, they cannot be cancelled once the transaction has been successfully completed.
If a donor believes a transaction was made in error, they may contact the Foundation as outlined in the Refund Policy. Any request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
6. Payment Processing
Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment gateway providers. The Foundation does not store or have access to donors’ debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or other payment credentials.
7. Limitation of Liability
The Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Website, including temporary unavailability due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond its control.
8. Changes to the Website
The Foundation reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or its services at any time without prior notice.
9. Changes to These Terms
The Foundation may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the Website after such revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact the Khushwant Singh Foundation through the contact details provided on this Website.
