Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal (https://simhasthakumbhmela.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Nature of Our Information Service

Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal is a free, informational platform that provides event schedules, travel guides, and accommodation details for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. It is important to understand that:

• We do not organize, manage, or host the Simhastha Kumbh Mela ourselves. We display information aggregated for public convenience.
• We act as an aggregator and directory, providing easy access to officially published information.
• We are not affiliated with any government body, state board, or official administration in Ujjain.
• Our service is intended for informational purposes only - it should not substitute for direct verification from official government sources.

3. Content License & Use Conditions

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal for personal, non-commercial purposes. Under this license, you may not:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on our website's design, code, or original content
• Use the website for any commercial purpose or for public display without written consent
• Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or extract source code from our website
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from the website
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data from our website beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt
• Mirror or frame any portion of our website on any other server or website

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time without notice.

4. User Behavior & Responsibilities

As a user of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Verify all event schedules, route diversions, and snan timings directly from the official administration before making travel or financial commitments
• Not post false, misleading, or defamatory content in comments or forums
• Not upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or connected systems

5. Restricted Actions & Prohibited Uses

You are expressly prohibited from using the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal for:

• Selling services: Charging others for access to guides or information displayed on our platform is prohibited
• Spreading misinformation: Sharing fake event timings or fraudulent travel offers that may mislead pilgrims
• Spamming: Sending unsolicited links, ads, or WhatsApp/Telegram groups invitation in comment sections
• Data harvesting: Collecting contact details of other users from public comment sections

6. Accuracy & Timeliness of Event Data

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the materials on the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal could include technical, typographical, or factual errors. We do not warrant that any of the materials are accurate, complete, or current.

• We do not guarantee information published on our site is final - it is for reference only
• We are not responsible for any actions taken or financial losses incurred based on information found on our website
• We may modify content at any time without notice

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

8. Indemnity Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content or comment you submit, post, or share on our website

9. Third-Party Ads & External Links

The Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal contains links to external websites and displays third-party advertisements. Please note:

• External Links: We may link to official government portals or booking sites. These links are for convenience; we do not control external page content or availability.
• Advertisements: Ads displayed are managed by advertising networks. We do not endorse the services or products advertised.
• User Responsibility: Accessing third-party links or ads is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies.

10. Intellectual Property & Copyrights

All original content, features, layout, design, graphics, icons, and original text of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Portal are protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Official government announcements and materials remain the property of their respective state boards.

11. Governing Law & Legal Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.