Terms and Conditions

Compliant with the Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Information Technology Act, 2000· Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Last Revised: August 2026

1. About Us

Malang Folk Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "MFF", "we", "us", or "our") is a Section 8 Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, bearing Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U88900RJ2024NPL093368, with its registered office at: Ward No. 60, Inside Usta bari,, Bikaner, Rajasthan — 334001, India.

Email: info@malangfolkfoundation.org Website: www.malangfolkfoundation.org

As a Section 8 Company, MFF operates exclusively for the promotion of cultural heritage, folk arts, music, education, and community welfare, with all income and surplus directed towards these objectives in accordance with its Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA).

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at www.malangfolkfoundation.org ("Website"), you ("User", "you", "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MFF under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

3. Nature of the Organisation

MFF is a not-for-profit organisation. All monetary contributions, donations, and programme fees received through this Website are used solely for the furtherance of MFF's cultural and social objectives as defined in its MOA. MFF does not distribute profits, dividends, or surplus to any member, director, or shareholder.

4. Website Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use this Website for the following purposes:

Obtaining information about MFF's programmes, initiatives, and events.
Making voluntary donations or programme-related payments.
Registering for events, festivals, retreats, and cultural programmes.
Downloading publicly available resources, publications, and reports.
Contacting MFF for collaborations, partnerships, or volunteering.

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable Indian law.
Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from this Website without prior written permission from MFF.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its associated systems.
Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from this Website.
Impersonate MFF, its directors, staff, or any associated person.
Upload or transmit any malicious code, virus, or harmful content.
Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.

5. Donations and Financial Contributions

5.1 Voluntary Nature

All donations made through this Website are entirely voluntary. MFF does not offer any goods or services in exchange for donations.

5.2 Non-Refundability

Donations made to MFF are generally non-refundable, as they are immediately applied towards ongoing cultural and community programmes. In the event of a technical error resulting in duplicate or erroneous transactions, please contact us at info@malangfolkfoundation.org within 7 working days. Verified cases will be addressed at MFF's sole discretion.

5.3 Tax Benefits

Donations to MFF may be eligible for tax exemptions under applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to MFF's registration status at the time of the donation. MFF shall provide receipts and certificates as required. It is the donor's responsibility to verify current exemption status with their tax advisor.

5.4 Use of Funds

All funds received are used exclusively for MFF's stated objectives — including folk music preservation, artist fellowships, cultural festivals, heritage conservation, education programmes, documentation, and community engagement — in accordance with MFF's MOA and applicable law.

5.5 Payment Security

MFF uses third-party payment gateways that are PCI-DSS compliant. MFF does not store your payment card details on its servers. All financial transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS technology.

6. Programme Registrations and Event Participation

6.1 Registration

Registrations for MFF's events, retreats, festivals, and programmes (including the Rajasthan Kabir Yatra, Kahat Kabir Retreats, Ajoo Gooja, and similar programmes) are subject to availability and MFF's acceptance.

6.2 Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations made by the participant more than 14 days before the event may be eligible for a partial refund at MFF's discretion, less any administrative or processing costs already incurred.
Cancellations within 14 days of the event are generally not eligible for a refund.
If MFF cancels or postpones an event due to unforeseen circumstances (including natural disasters, government orders, or force majeure), registered participants will be notified and offered either a transfer to a future edition or a partial refund.

6.3 Conduct

Participants in MFF's programmes are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and in alignment with the spirit of cultural exchange and community values. MFF reserves the right to remove any participant whose conduct is disruptive, disrespectful, or harmful.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Ownership

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, photographs, illustrations, videos, audio recordings, logos, graphics, programme descriptions, archival materials, and design elements — is the intellectual property of Malang Folk Foundation or its licensed contributors, and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, and applicable Indian intellectual property laws.

7.2 Permitted Use

You may view and print content from this Website for personal, non-commercial reference only, provided that:

All copyright and proprietary notices are retained
No content is modified or altered
No content is used for commercial purposes without prior written consent

7.3 Artist Content

Content created by folk artists, musicians, or cultural practitioners documented through MFF's programmes belongs to those individuals and communities. MFF holds archival and publication rights only as agreed with the respective artists. Unauthorised commercial use of artist content is strictly prohibited.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner organisations. MFF does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Your use of third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. MFF makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or currency of information on the Website
Uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website
The absence of viruses or harmful components on the Website

To the extent permitted by applicable law, MFF disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Indian law, MFF and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of or inability to use this Website
Any errors or omissions in Website content
Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
Any other matter relating to this Website

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.

12. Modifications

MFF reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. The revised Terms will be effective upon posting on this Website with the updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Malang Folk Foundation

Address: Near Dharnidhar Temple, Shriramsar Road, Nehru Nagar Bikaner, Rajasthan — 334004

Email: info@malangfolkfoundation.org

CIN: U88900RJ2024NPL093368