Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") govern your use of our website located at parthrana.org (together or individually "Service") operated by Aman Goud ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

Use of Service

Eligibility

By using this Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws
  • For SMS services, you are the account holder or have authorization for the phone number provided

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service:

  • In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • To transmit or distribute viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • To spam, harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate another person or entity
  • To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • To collect or harvest information about other users
  • For any commercial purposes without our express written consent

SMS Notification Service Terms

Service Description

Our SMS notification service allows you to receive text messages containing:

  • New article and research publication notifications
  • Environmental research updates and insights
  • Important announcements and event invitations
  • Project updates and sustainability tips

Consent to Receive Messages

By opting in to our SMS service, you:

  • Expressly consent to receive recurring text messages from us at the phone number you provided
  • Certify that you are the account holder or have authorization to opt in the phone number
  • Understand that consent is not a condition of purchase or use of any other service
  • Acknowledge that approximately 2-4 messages per month will be sent
  • Agree that message and data rates may apply as determined by your mobile carrier

Opting Out

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by:

After you send the message "STOP", we will send you a confirmation message. You will no longer receive messages from us. If you want to rejoin, just visit our opt-in page and provide your consent again.

Getting Help

For help with SMS messages:

Message Frequency and Charges

Message Frequency: You will receive approximately 2-4 messages per month. The actual number may vary based on available content and announcements.

Charges: Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile carrier for details on your messaging plan and any applicable charges.

Supported Carriers

Our SMS service is available on major U.S. carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and many regional carriers. Service availability may vary by carrier, and message delivery is not guaranteed.

SMS Service Limitations

We are not responsible for:

  • Delayed or undelivered messages
  • Carrier-related issues or outages
  • Changes to your phone number or carrier
  • Messages sent to disconnected or invalid phone numbers
  • Any charges imposed by your mobile carrier

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Aman Goud. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

User Content

If you submit, post, or display content on or through the Service (e.g., forum posts, comments), you:

  • Retain ownership of your content
  • Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content in connection with operating the Service
  • Represent that you have the right to post such content
  • Agree that your content complies with these Terms

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

Key privacy highlights for SMS services:

  • We do not sell your phone number. Your phone number will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
  • We use Twilio as our SMS provider. Your information is subject to Twilio's privacy practices.
  • We retain your opt-in/opt-out records for compliance purposes as required by law.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED THEREIN.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL AMAN GOUD BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
  • SMS messages that are delayed, undelivered, or misdirected

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aman Goud and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right
  • Any content you submit or post

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • If you have opted in to SMS, you will be automatically opted out
  • Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Material changes to SMS-related terms may be communicated via SMS message.

By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes about the Service, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver by us of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE OR OPTING IN TO SMS NOTIFICATIONS, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.