Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the official website of Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai ("Temple," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website (mahalakshmi-temple.com), you 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, you must not use this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("user," "visitor," or "devotee") and the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust, Mumbai. Your continued use of this website following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Uses

You may use this website for the following purposes:

• Viewing information about the temple, including darshan timings, aarti schedules, and festival calendars
• Making online donations to the temple trust
• Booking pooja services and sevas
• Accessing the temple's photo gallery, blog, and educational content
• Obtaining directions, contact information, and visitor guidelines
• Subscribing to newsletters and temple updates

2.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this website to:

• Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or databases
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this website without prior written permission
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website
• Impersonate the temple, its trust members, or any other person or entity
• Post or transmit defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of this website or its associated infrastructure

3. Donation Terms

3.1 Voluntary Nature of Donations

All donations made through this website are entirely voluntary. Donations are acts of devotion and generosity, and no goods or services are provided in exchange for donations unless explicitly stated (e.g., pooja bookings or prasad services).

3.2 Non-Refundable Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable once successfully processed. However, in certain exceptional circumstances, refunds may be considered in accordance with our Refund Policy. These circumstances may include duplicate transactions, incorrect amounts charged due to technical errors, or other situations as outlined in the refund policy.

3.3 Donation Receipts

An electronic receipt will be issued for every donation made through this website. The receipt will be sent to the email address provided by the donor at the time of the transaction. Please ensure that you provide a valid email address. If you do not receive a receipt within 48 hours, please contact the temple office.

3.4 Tax Benefits

Donations made to Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust may be eligible for tax deductions under the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as Section 80G), subject to the temple trust's registration status and applicable laws. Donors are advised to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax implications of their donations. The temple trust does not provide tax advice.

3.5 Payment Processing

Online donations are processed through Razorpay, a third-party payment gateway. By making a donation, you also agree to Razorpay's terms of service and privacy policy. The temple trust is not responsible for any issues arising from the payment gateway's services, including but not limited to transaction failures, delays, or security breaches on the payment gateway's end.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, audio and video content, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust, Mumbai, or its content providers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The temple's name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the temple trust.

You may view, download, and print pages from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials.

5. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data, including information collected during donations, pooja bookings, newsletter subscriptions, and contact form submissions.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content, materials, information, and services provided on or through this website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on this website
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the website or its server are free of viruses or other harmful components

While we strive to keep information such as darshan timings, aarti schedules, and festival dates accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all information on this website is complete, current, or free from errors. Visitors are advised to confirm timings and schedules by contacting the temple office directly before planning their visit.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content on this website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from this website
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through this website by any third party
• Any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via this website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if the temple trust has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust. These include, but are not limited to:

• Razorpay — for processing online donations and payments
• Google Maps — for displaying the temple's location and providing directions
• Social media platforms — for sharing temple content and updates
• YouTube — for live darshan streaming and video content

The temple trust has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit.

The inclusion of any link on this website does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust.

9. Modifications to Terms

The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this website. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of this website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of those changes.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through a prominent notice on the website or via email (if you have subscribed to our communications).

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The failure of the temple trust to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust
• Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy
• Mumbai - 400026, Maharashtra, India
• Phone: 022-2351 3831 / 022-2351 4732

You may also reach us through the Contact Us page on this website.