Website Disclaimer

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Shyamsharanam Skills and Livelihood Foundation (SSLF) (“SSLF”, “Foundation”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

This Website Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) applies to information, content, materials, resources, programmes, opportunities, communications and other information made available through the SSLF website and related online platforms.

By accessing or using the SSLF website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.

This Disclaimer should be read together with SSLF's Website & External Privacy Policy, Website Terms & Conditions / Terms of Use, Donation Terms & Conditions / Donation Policy, and Donation Refund & Cancellation Policy, where applicable.

2. About SSLF

Shyamsharanam Skills and Livelihood Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation working in areas including education, digital literacy, skill development, employability, livelihood development, women empowerment, youth development, rural development, social welfare and other charitable activities within its permitted objects and applicable law.

Information presented on this website is intended to provide general information about SSLF, its activities, programmes, initiatives, opportunities, partnerships and impact.

3. General Information Only

The information available on this website is provided for general informational and awareness purposes.

Although SSLF makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate information, the Foundation does not represent or warrant that every item of information on the website will always be:

• complete;
• accurate;
• current;
• error-free;
• available without interruption; or
• suitable for every individual purpose or circumstance.

Website content may be changed, updated, corrected, modified or removed from time to time.

Users should verify important information directly with SSLF before relying upon it for a specific decision, transaction or commitment.

4. No Professional Advice

Information published on the SSLF website should not automatically be treated as:

• legal advice;
• tax advice;
• financial advice;
• investment advice;
• medical advice;
• professional career advice; or
• any other specialised professional advice.

Where a matter requires professional advice, users should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

5. Programme and Initiative Information

SSLF may publish information about its:

• skill development programmes;
• education initiatives;
• employability programmes;
• AI and digital skills programmes;
• women empowerment initiatives;
• rural livelihood initiatives;
• youth development activities;
• CSR projects;
• government projects;
• community development activities;
• training opportunities; and
• other charitable initiatives.

Programme details may change depending upon:

• funding availability;
• government or regulatory requirements;
• partner requirements;
• beneficiary needs;
• operational considerations;
• location;
• programme capacity; and
• other circumstances.

Publication of a programme or opportunity on the website does not necessarily mean that the programme is continuously available or that every visitor is eligible to participate.

6. No Guarantee of Selection or Participation

Where SSLF publishes information about training, employment, volunteering, internships, programmes, scholarships, partnerships or other opportunities, publication does not guarantee:

• selection;
• admission;
• participation;
• training completion;
• certification;
• internship;
• employment;
• placement;
• promotion;
• income;
• livelihood improvement; or
• any other individual outcome.

Eligibility and selection may depend upon the applicable programme criteria, available seats, assessment, documentation, partner requirements and other applicable conditions.

7. No Guarantee of Employment or Placement

Where SSLF provides employability or placement-support activities, such activities are intended to improve participants’ skills, readiness and access to opportunities.

SSLF does not guarantee that every participant will obtain:

• employment;
• a particular job;
• a particular employer;
• a particular salary;
• a particular location;
• a particular role; or
• continued employment or retention.

Employment decisions ultimately depend upon the participant, employer and applicable recruitment requirements.

8. Certification Disclaimer

Where a programme involves certification, the availability and nature of certification may depend upon:

• the relevant certification body;
• applicable assessment requirements;
• programme requirements;
• successful completion of required assessments; and
• other applicable conditions.

Completion of training does not automatically guarantee certification unless expressly stated under the relevant programme terms.

9. Donation Disclaimer

Information relating to donations on the SSLF website is provided for charitable fundraising and informational purposes.

Donations are voluntary contributions and are subject to SSLF's Donation Terms & Conditions / Donation Policy and Donation Refund & Cancellation Policy.

SSLF does not guarantee that a donor will receive:

• any particular tax deduction;
• any particular tax benefit;
• a particular beneficiary outcome; or
• a particular programme result.

Tax treatment is subject to applicable law and the donor's individual circumstances.

10. 80G and Tax Information

Where the SSLF website refers to Section 80G or tax benefits, such information should not be interpreted as a guarantee of eligibility for a tax deduction.

Any tax benefit shall be subject to:

• applicable income-tax law;
• donor eligibility;
• nature and mode of donation;
• applicable statutory conditions;
• SSLF's approval/eligibility at the relevant time; and
• applicable reporting requirements.

Donors should independently verify their tax position and obtain professional tax advice where appropriate.

11. Third-Party Links

The SSLF website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, organisations, payment service providers, social media platforms or other external resources.

Such links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes.

SSLF does not necessarily control or endorse the content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, services or policies of third-party websites.

Users access third-party websites at their own discretion and subject to the terms and policies applicable to those websites.

12. Third-Party Services

Certain website functions may depend upon third-party services, including:

• payment service providers;
• banks;
• hosting or infrastructure providers;
• communication services;
• social media platforms; or
• other service providers.

SSLF does not control the independent operation, availability, policies or systems of such third parties.

Third-party services may be subject to their own terms, conditions and privacy policies.

13. Website Availability

SSLF endeavours to keep its website accessible and functional.

However, the website may occasionally become unavailable or experience interruptions because of:

• maintenance;
• technical issues;
• hosting problems;
• internet connectivity;
• cybersecurity incidents;
• software or infrastructure issues;
• third-party service interruptions; or
• circumstances beyond SSLF's reasonable control.

SSLF does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free website availability.

14. Website Security

SSLF takes reasonable measures to protect its website and information systems.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should exercise reasonable care when submitting personal, financial or other sensitive information online.

Users should use only official SSLF website channels when submitting information or making donations.

15. User-Submitted Information

Users may submit information through website forms, registrations, applications, donation forms, uploads or other communication channels.

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted by them is accurate, lawful and not misleading.

SSLF may rely upon information provided by users for the relevant purpose.

Further information about collection and handling of personal information is provided in SSLF's Website & External Privacy Policy.

16. Documents and Downloadable Materials

The SSLF website may provide downloadable documents, reports, forms, brochures, policies, publications, certificates, information materials or other resources.

Although SSLF seeks to provide useful and accurate materials, users should verify the latest applicable version where a document is important for legal, financial, regulatory, application or other formal purposes.

Where a document contains an effective date, version number or last-updated date, users should refer to the latest version made available by SSLF.

17. Photographs, Videos and Testimonials

SSLF may publish photographs, videos, testimonials, beneficiary stories, programme updates and impact-related content relating to its activities.

Such content is intended to communicate programme activities and impact.

Individual experiences may vary and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that another individual will achieve the same result.

Where required, SSLF will seek appropriate consent or permissions for the publication of identifiable beneficiary photographs, testimonials or stories in accordance with its applicable policies and law.

18. Impact Information and Statistics

Programme statistics, beneficiary numbers, training figures, placement information, impact statements and other performance information published on the website may relate to a particular programme, period, location or reporting cycle.

Such figures may be updated as monitoring and reporting information becomes available.

Users should not interpret individual programme statistics as a guarantee of future performance or results.

19. Government, CSR and Partner References

SSLF may refer on its website to government initiatives, CSR projects, institutional partnerships, academic collaborations, industry relationships or other external organisations where relevant.

Such references do not necessarily imply government endorsement, certification, sponsorship or permanent affiliation unless expressly stated.

Where a particular partnership or project is subject to a separate agreement, the applicable written agreement shall govern the relationship to the extent of any inconsistency.

20. External Content and Information

The website may contain references, quotations, data, publications or information originating from external sources.

Where such information is provided, SSLF does not necessarily guarantee the continuing accuracy, availability or completeness of external information.

Users should refer to the relevant original source where independent verification is required.

21. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the SSLF website and its original content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, documents, designs and other materials, may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unauthorised copying, reproduction, modification, distribution, commercial exploitation or misuse of SSLF materials may be prohibited.

Use of SSLF's name, logo, photographs, programme materials or other intellectual property should comply with applicable law and SSLF's Website Terms & Conditions.

22. No Unauthorised Representation

No person or organisation should represent itself as an authorised representative, employee, agent, partner or fundraiser of SSLF unless it has been formally authorised by SSLF.

Users should verify suspicious claims, donation requests, employment offers, training offers or partnership communications claiming to originate from SSLF.

Suspected misuse of SSLF's identity may be reported to:

info@shyamsharanam.org

23. Social Media

SSLF may maintain or use social media and other online communication channels.

Information published through social media platforms may be subject to the terms, privacy policies and technical systems of those platforms.

SSLF does not control the independent operation, availability or policies of third-party social media platforms.

24. Online Advertising

SSLF may from time to time use online advertising platforms for awareness, fundraising, programme outreach, recruitment or other legitimate organisational purposes.

Such advertising may be conducted through third-party platforms and is separate from the website's current tracking configuration.

Third-party advertising platforms may have their own terms, privacy practices and advertising technologies.

Users should refer to the relevant third-party platform policies where applicable.

25. Children and Minors

Certain SSLF programmes or activities may involve children or young persons.

Where information relating to minors is collected through the website or programme processes, SSLF will handle such information in accordance with applicable law and its applicable privacy and safeguarding requirements.

Parents or legal guardians should review relevant programme requirements before submitting information relating to a minor.

26. No Guarantee of Third-Party Content

Where the website refers to an external organisation, employer, training provider, certification body, payment provider or other third party, SSLF does not guarantee the third party's:

• services;
• conduct;
• availability;
• performance;
• employment decisions;
• certification decisions;
• payment processing; or
• other independent activities.

Users should independently review applicable third-party terms and information.

27. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SSLF shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from:

• reliance on incomplete or outdated website information;
• temporary website unavailability;
• third-party website or service failures;
• internet or telecommunications failures;
• unauthorised third-party activity;
• user-submitted errors; or
• circumstances beyond SSLF's reasonable control.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

28. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for exercising reasonable judgement when using information available through the SSLF website.

Users should:

• verify important information;
• provide accurate information;
• use official SSLF channels;
• protect their account credentials;
• review applicable programme requirements; and
• obtain professional advice where required.

29. Changes to Website Content

SSLF may update, modify, add or remove website content at any time.

Information relating to programmes, opportunities, contact information, policies, activities or organisational initiatives may change without prior notice.

The latest information published through the official SSLF website should be treated as the current website information, subject to any applicable document-specific effective date or version.

30. Changes to This Disclaimer

SSLF may revise this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect:

• changes in applicable law;
• changes in website functionality;
• changes in organisational activities;
• changes in third-party services;
• changes in operational practices; or
• improvements to SSLF's policies.

The updated version will include the applicable Last Updated date.

31. Governing Law

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes relating to this Disclaimer shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

32. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain effective to the extent permitted by applicable law.

33. No Waiver

Failure by SSLF to enforce any provision of this Disclaimer at any particular time shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision subsequently.

34. Contact Information

For questions, concerns or clarification regarding this Disclaimer or information published on the SSLF website, please contact:

Shyamsharanam Skills and Livelihood Foundation (SSLF)

35. Document Control