Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using bdcs.lk (the "Website"), operated by Batticaloa District Civil Society ("BDCS", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only — to learn about BDCS programs, view our impact, and get in touch with our team. You agree not to misuse the Website, attempt unauthorized access to our systems, or interfere with its normal operation.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, images, logos, and graphics — is the property of BDCS or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes with proper attribution, but may not reproduce or redistribute it for commercial use without our prior written consent.

4. User Conduct

When interacting with the Website or our communication channels, you agree not to:

• Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content
• Impersonate BDCS, its staff, or any other person or organization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or our systems
• Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited communications

5. Donations & Third-Party Services

Where the Website references donations, partnerships, or links to third-party platforms (such as WhatsApp or social media), those services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. BDCS is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BDCS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms of Service can be sent to us via our contact page or by emailing ntthushi4@gmail.com.