1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with the first letter capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions shall apply regardless of whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions: Community Platform refers to the OpenMadurai website and related community services. Country refers to Tamil Nadu, India. Organization (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our") refers to OpenMadurai, a community-driven initiative operating from Tamil Nadu, India. Device means any device that can access the platform, including a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. Service refers to all features, content, events, discussions, and community tools provided through the OpenMadurai platform. Third-party Services means any services, tools, or platforms not owned or controlled by OpenMadurai, including hosting providers, communication tools, and external links. You means the individual or legal entity accessing or using the Service.

2. Acknowledgment

By accessing or using the OpenMadurai platform, You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You do not agree to these Terms, You may not access or use the Service.

You represent and warrant that You are at least 18 years of age. If You are under 18, You may use the platform only with parental or guardian consent.

Your use of the Service is also subject to acceptance of our Privacy Policy.

3. Community Usage and Conduct

OpenMadurai is a community-focused platform intended for knowledge sharing, collaboration, learning, and local engagement.

By using the Service, You agree not to post or share content that is illegal, abusive, defamatory, hateful, misleading, or harmful; not to misuse the platform for spam, scams, or unauthorized promotions; to respect other community members and maintain professional and ethical behavior; and not to attempt unauthorized access, data scraping, or disruption of the platform. We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access that violates these guidelines.

4. Communication Consent

By registering or providing your contact details, You consent to receive community-related communications, including event updates and announcements, community notifications, and important service-related messages. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting Us directly.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may include links to third-party websites or tools. OpenMadurai has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party services.

Your interaction with third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

6. Termination

We may suspend or terminate Your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if You violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the community or platform.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, OpenMadurai shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to Your use of the Service.

If any liability is found, it shall be limited to the amount paid by You to access the Service, if any.

8. "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or accuracy of content.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Tamil Nadu, India, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective when posted on the platform.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. No Refund Policy

Any payments made for events, memberships, or services are non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law.

12. Contact Us

If You have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You may contact Us at: