Legal

This page sets out the legal terms, policies, and disclosures governing access to and use of khcrf.org, the official website of the Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF)

Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF) is a public-interest, non-profit organization engaged in research, documentation, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development for traditional crafts and artisan communities, with a primary focus on the Kashmir region.

HCRF is not a marketplace, broker, reseller, or commercial intermediary for the sale of goods or services.

2. Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of:

• This website and its subdomains
• Research publications, reports, datasets, and registries
• Campaigns, educational resources, and public-interest content
• Membership, institutional, and participation features (where applicable)

Use of the website is permitted only for lawful, ethical, and non-misleading purposes.

3. Eligibility and User Responsibility

By using this website, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or have lawful guardian consent
• Information you provide is accurate and lawful
• You will not misuse content, data, or platform features

Where accounts are created, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and all activity under your account.

4. Nature of Content and No Professional Advice

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

• All content is provided for informational, research, educational, and advocacy purposes only
• Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice
• HCRF does not guarantee outcomes, funding, policy adoption, commercial success, or regulatory recognition based on website content or participation

Users should independently verify information before relying on it for decision-making.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on khcrf.org, including but not limited to:

• Text, publications, datasets, reports, and methodologies
• Graphics, logos, visual identity, and UI elements
• Campaign materials, frameworks, and documentation systems

is the intellectual property of HCRF or its licensors, unless otherwise stated.

6. User Submissions and Contributions

If you submit information, data, applications, feedback, or materials to HCRF:

• You confirm you have the legal right to submit such content
• You grant HCRF a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to review, store, analyze, and use submissions for its public-interest mission
• HCRF is under no obligation to publish, accept, or act upon submissions

HCRF reserves the right to reject, edit, or remove submissions at its discretion.

7. Memberships, Fees, and Donations

Certain features or publications may require:

• Paid membership
• Institutional access
• Voluntary donations

All payments are processed via approved third-party payment providers. Unless expressly stated otherwise, fees are non-refundable.

Membership benefits, pricing, and access terms may change from time to time.

8. Campaigns and Advocacy

Campaigns hosted on this website represent HCRF’s advocacy positions and public-interest objectives.

Participation in campaigns:

• Does not create a legal partnership, agency, or fiduciary relationship
• Does not guarantee funding, policy outcomes, or institutional adoption
• Is voluntary and subject to campaign-specific terms, where applicable

9. Data, Registries, and Accuracy

HCRF strives to ensure integrity and accuracy of published data and registries. However:

• Data may rely on third-party sources, submissions, or evolving research
• Information may be incomplete, provisional, or subject to revision
• HCRF does not warrant that all data is current or error-free

HCRF reserves the right to update, correct, or withdraw data at any time.

10. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful, harmful, or deceptive purposes
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts
• Interfere with platform security, availability, or performance
• Scrape, crawl, or automate data extraction without permission

Violations may result in suspension, termination, or legal action.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may link to third-party websites or tools. HCRF is not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

Accessing third-party services is at your own risk.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” and “as available.”

HCRF makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Availability or uninterrupted operation
• Accuracy or completeness of content
• Fitness for any particular purpose

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HCRF shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use of this website, including loss of data, opportunity, or reputation.

14. Termination of Access

HCRF may suspend or terminate access to the website or its services:

• For violation of these legal terms
• For security, legal, or operational reasons
• At its discretion, with or without notice

Termination does not affect rights or obligations that by nature survive termination.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal page and all use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Courts of competent jurisdiction in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Changes to Legal Terms

HCRF may update this Legal page from time to time.

Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

The effective date will be updated accordingly.

17. Legal Contact

For legal, compliance, or policy-related queries: