Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the MKMM website (mkmm.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Milton Keynes Muthamizh Mandram, a community organization operating in England and Wales.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on MKMM's website for personal, non-commercial viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software on MKMM's website
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
• Transfer the materials to another person or mirror the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by MKMM at any time.

3. User Accounts and Registration

When you create an account with us for events, membership, or directory listings, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you confirm that you have parental or guardian consent to use our services.

4. Community Guidelines

When participating in MKMM activities, events, or using our services, you agree to:

• Respect all community members regardless of background, race, religion, or ethnicity
• Not post offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or harmful content
• Not engage in harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
• Provide truthful and accurate information in directory listings
• Respect intellectual property rights and copyright laws
• Not engage in any illegal activities or promote illegal conduct
• Comply with UK laws including the Communications Act 2003 and Malicious Communications Act 1988

5. Events and Registrations

Event registrations are subject to availability. MKMM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events. Refund policies for event registrations will be communicated at the time of registration. Attendees are expected to follow event-specific rules and guidelines.

Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected by these terms. If an event is cancelled by MKMM, you will be entitled to a full refund.

6. Business Directory

Businesses listed in our directory are responsible for the accuracy of their information. MKMM does not endorse or guarantee the services of listed businesses. We reserve the right to remove any listing that violates our guidelines or community standards.

All business listings must comply with UK advertising standards and consumer protection laws. Misleading or false advertising is prohibited.

7. Donations and Payments

Donations made to MKMM are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. All donations will be used to support MKMM's mission and community activities. We will provide receipts for donations as required by UK law.

MKMM is a community organization operating in the UK. Donations are processed securely through third-party payment processors who comply with UK payment card industry standards.

8. Intellectual Property

The content on MKMM's website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of MKMM or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright and intellectual property laws. The MKMM logo and name are trademarks of Milton Keynes Muthamizh Mandram.

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws in the UK (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988).

9. User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website (including photos, stories, comments, or business listings), you grant MKMM a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display that content for promotional and community purposes.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or UK laws.

10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The materials on MKMM's website are provided "as is". MKMM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims all warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.

To the extent permitted by UK law, MKMM shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use our services. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. MKMM has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms of Service or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

13. Modifications to Terms

MKMM may revise these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting an updated version on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

In accordance with UK regulations, if you are a consumer, you may also have the right to refer complaints to alternative dispute resolution services.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable under UK law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information