Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Vishnu Mandir, Tampa website (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and modifications are effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Infringe upon anyone's intellectual property rights
• Harass or cause distress or inconvenience to any person
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature to the Website or other users
• Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue within the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website's systems
• Engage in any form of deceptive or fraudulent activity

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Vishnu Mandir, Tampa or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or otherwise use any content without our prior written permission.

The use of our Website does not grant you ownership rights to any content you access.

4. Donations and Payments

4.1 Donation Terms

• All donations are voluntary and intended to support Vishnu Mandir, Tampa's programs and operations
• Donations are generally non-refundable
• All donations are tax-deductible (consult a tax professional for specifics)
• You represent that you are authorized to make the donation and that the funds are lawfully obtained

4.2 Payment Processing

• Donations are processed securely through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor
• We do not store your credit card information on our servers
• By making a donation, you authorize us to charge your payment method
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your payment information

4.3 Recurring Donations

• If you set up a recurring donation, you authorize Vishnu Mandir to charge your payment method on the specified schedule
• You can cancel a recurring donation at any time by notifying us in writing
• Cancellation will take effect after the next scheduled charge

5. Puja Sponsorship

• Puja sponsorship requests are subject to availability and the temple's schedule
• Payment must be received before the sponsorship request is confirmed
• Specific requests (date, deity, intention) may not always be accommodable. The temple reserves the right to suggest alternatives
• In the event the temple cannot accommodate a sponsorship, we will offer a refund
• Sponsorship fees are non-refundable once the puja has been performed

6. Facility Rentals and Requests

• All facility rental requests are subject to availability and temple policies
• The temple reserves the right to decline any rental request at its sole discretion
• Facilities must be used in accordance with temple policies and local regulations
• Users are responsible for any damage to facilities during their use
• A security deposit may be required and will be refunded if no damage occurs and all policies are followed

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies before providing any personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of title or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that any defects will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Vishnu Mandir, Tampa, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or information
• Lost profits or revenue
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any claim arising from the use or reliance on the Website's content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vishnu Mandir, Tampa, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your infringement of any third-party rights

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vishnu Mandir, Tampa regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15. Updates to Terms

Vishnu Mandir, Tampa reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Modifications are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.