Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Nydus Foundation ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at nydusfoundation.org (the "Website") and any services, features, or content provided by Nydus Foundation.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use our Website:

• In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• In a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others
• Without attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Without transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Without interfering with or disrupting the Website or its servers

Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from:

• Using the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempting to access, tamper with, or use non-public areas of the Website
• Interfering with or disrupting the Website or servers connected to the Website
• Transmitting any worms, viruses, or other code of a destructive nature
• Collecting or harvesting any information from the Website without our express written consent
• Using automated systems to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages than a human can reasonably produce

Donations

When you make a donation through our Website:

• All donations are processed securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Donations are final and non-refundable unless required by law
• You represent that you have the legal right to use any payment method you provide
• We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any donation at our sole discretion
• You will receive a receipt for your donation for tax purposes
• Nydus Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-3449382), and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law

Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Nydus Foundation and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any content from our Website without our prior written consent
• Use our trademarks, service marks, or logos without our express written permission
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any content on our Website

You may print or download a reasonable number of copies of content from our Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

User Content

If you submit, post, or transmit any content through our Website (such as comments, feedback, or other communications), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to grant the license described above
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights
• Your content is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise unlawful

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Nydus Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Nydus Foundation shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Nydus Foundation makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The operation or availability of the Website
• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Website
• That the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the Website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nydus Foundation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Nydus Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Website
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our Website
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Website

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nydus Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right or privacy right
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Nydus Foundation is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the state where Nydus Foundation is incorporated.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Nydus Foundation regarding our Website and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: