Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival ("Festival," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website www.bglitfest.com and participation in our festival events and activities.

By accessing our website, registering for events, submitting content, or participating in festival activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services or participate in our events.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival.

2. Definitions

• "Festival" refers to the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival and all associated events, programs, and activities.
• "Website" refers to www.bglitfest.com and all related subdomains and pages.
• "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing our website or participating in festival activities.
• "Content" includes all text, images, videos, literary works, submissions, and other materials.
• "Services" refers to all offerings provided by the Festival, including events, workshops, competitions, and online resources.
• "Participant" refers to anyone registered for or attending festival events.

3. Eligibility and Registration

3.1 General Eligibility

• Our festival is open to participants of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
• Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• One person may not register multiple accounts without authorization

3.2 Registration Requirements

When registering for the festival or specific events, you must:

• Provide truthful, accurate, and current information
• Update your information promptly if it changes
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not use false or misleading information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3.3 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized account access

4. Website Use and Restrictions

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only, including:

• Registering for festival events and activities
• Submitting literary works and content as permitted
• Accessing educational resources and materials
• Communicating with festival organizers and participants
• Engaging with festival content and community

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality or security
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without authorization
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or participants
• Post or transmit offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Engage in spamming or unsolicited communications
• Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest user information without consent

5. Content Submission and Literary Works

5.1 Submission Guidelines

When submitting literary works or content to the festival:

• All submissions must be original works or properly authorized
• You must own all rights to the submitted content or have permission to submit
• Works must comply with submission guidelines and deadlines
• Content must not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Submissions must be appropriate for the intended audience
• You are responsible for the accuracy of all submitted information

5.2 Content Standards

Submitted content must not:

• Contain plagiarized material
• Include hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Promote violence or illegal activities
• Violate privacy rights of individuals
• Contain explicit adult content (unless specifically permitted)
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Be defamatory, libelous, or misleading

5.3 License Grant

By submitting content to the festival, you grant us:

• A non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your submission for festival purposes
• The right to publish, promote, and distribute selected works in festival publications and materials
• The right to use your name, biography, and likeness in connection with your submission
• The ability to edit or adapt content for format, length, or clarity (with notification)

You retain ownership of your original work. This license is limited to festival-related purposes and does not transfer ownership rights.

5.4 Content Review and Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, approve, or reject any submission
• We may remove or refuse content that violates these Terms
• Decisions regarding content acceptance are at our sole discretion
• We do not guarantee publication or use of any submitted content

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Festival Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and design elements, is the property of the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Trademarks

The Festival name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Reproduction or redistribution of website content
• Commercial use of any materials
• Modification or creation of derivative works
• Removal of copyright or proprietary notices

6.4 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

7. Payment Terms and Refunds

7.1 Registration Fees

• Some events may require registration fees as specified
• All fees are in the currency indicated at the time of registration
• Fees must be paid in full to confirm registration
• Payment processing is handled through secure third-party providers
• We do not store complete payment card information

7.2 Refund Policy

• Refund requests must be submitted in writing to our designated email
• Refunds for event cancellations by the Festival will be processed in full
• Refunds for user-initiated cancellations depend on the timing and event terms
• Processing fees may be non-refundable
• Refunds typically take 7-14 business days to process
• No refunds will be issued for no-shows without valid reason

7.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify fees at any time. Price changes do not affect registrations already confirmed and paid.

8. Event Participation

8.1 Event Conduct

All participants must:

• Treat all participants, organizers, and staff with respect
• Follow all event rules, guidelines, and instructions
• Comply with venue policies and regulations
• Not engage in disruptive or inappropriate behavior
• Respect the intellectual property and privacy of others
• Abide by applicable laws and regulations

8.2 Event Changes and Cancellations

• We reserve the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances
• We will make reasonable efforts to notify participants of significant changes
• In case of cancellation, registered participants will receive refunds or alternative options
• We are not liable for travel expenses, accommodation costs, or other incidental expenses

8.3 Photography and Recording

• Festival events may be photographed, recorded, or livestreamed
• By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded
• Media may be used for promotional and educational purposes
• If you object to being photographed, please notify event organizers

8.4 Health and Safety

• Participants attend events at their own risk
• You must comply with all health and safety guidelines
• Inform us of any medical conditions that may require accommodation
• We reserve the right to deny entry or remove participants who pose safety risks

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy points:

• We collect personal information as described in our Privacy Policy
• We use appropriate security measures to protect your data
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Website Availability

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We may suspend or terminate services for maintenance or other reasons
• Website content may contain inaccuracies or errors
• We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose

10.2 Third-Party Content and Links

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources
• We are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services
• Third-party links do not imply endorsement
• You access third-party sites at your own risk

10.3 Limitation of Liability

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Blue & Green Climate Literature Festival, its organizers, partners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of our website or services
• Your content submissions
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws
• Your conduct at festival events

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms:

1. Informal Resolution: Contact us to attempt informal resolution
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, parties agree to attempt mediation
3. Arbitration/Litigation: Unresolved disputes may proceed to arbitration or litigation as applicable

12.3 Jurisdiction

Subject to arbitration agreements, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Your Jurisdiction] for resolution of disputes.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Behavior that harms the Festival or other users
• Extended inactivity
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

13.2 Termination by You

• You may terminate your account by contacting us
• Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred prior to termination
• Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use our services immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and content (subject to legal requirements)
• Obligations for fees or payments remain in effect
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification survive

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through our website or email for material changes

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of our services.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Festival regarding your use of our services.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or technical failures.

15.6 Notices

All notices under these Terms shall be in writing and sent to the contact information provided on our website. Notices to you may be sent via email or posted on the website.

15.7 Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and the Festival.

16. Accessibility

We are committed to making our website and events accessible to all participants. If you require accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please contact us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

17. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Any feedback you provide may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you. By submitting feedback, you grant us all rights to use and incorporate such feedback into our services.

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