Terms of Usage

Welcome to Peaceworks. By accessing or using our website https://peaceworks.co.in (“Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, members, and donors who access or use any part of our site.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, submitting forms, downloading journals, or interacting with our content in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy.

Use of the Website

You may use the Peaceworks website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to the following conditions:

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use this site.
  • You must not use the site for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent activity.
  • You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems.
  • You agree not to disrupt the operation or security of the website.

User Information & Forms

We offer various forms for you to interact with us:

  1. Contact Form
    Used to send inquiries or feedback. You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information submitted.
  2.  Membership Form
    If you choose to apply for membership, you must provide true, current, and complete information. Peaceworks reserves the right to accept or reject any membership application at its sole discretion.
  3. Journal Access
    To access or download journals, you may be required to provide basic personal information. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Peaceworks website, including text, images, graphics, logos, publications, and documents, is the intellectual property of Peaceworks or its content partners, and is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, read, and download journals for personal or academic use only.

You may not:

  • Modify, reproduce, redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Journal Use and Licensing

Journals published on the site may be subject to specific licensing terms (e.g., Creative Commons). Where specified, users must comply with those licenses. In all cases, you must credit the authors appropriately and may not misrepresent the work or its source.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or integrate services like payment gateways or analytics tools. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party services. You use these services at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Availability or uptime of the website
  • Fitness for a particular purpose

Peaceworks does not guarantee that the website will be free from viruses or harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Peaceworks shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or inability to use the website
  • Any content errors or omissions
  • Unauthorized access or breaches
  • Transactions conducted via third-party platforms

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Peaceworks, its directors, volunteers, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the website
  • Violation of these Terms of Use
  • Infringement of any intellectual property or privacy rights

Termination

Peaceworks reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, without notice or liability, if you violate any terms or engage in harmful or illegal behavior.

Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Varanasi.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Peaceworks
Email: admin@peaceworks.co.in
Address: 357, Mahamanapuri,
Near BHU,
Varanasi - 221005.