Last updated: 2 August 2026
Welcome to the website of Karuna International.
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue using the website.
1. About Karuna International
Karuna International is a non-profit service organisation working to promote compassion, kindness, animal welfare, humane values and environmental awareness, particularly among students through Karuna Clubs and related programmes.
In these Terms and Conditions, “Karuna International”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Karuna International.
2. Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes, including:
- learning about Karuna International and its activities
- enquiring about Karuna Clubs and Karuna Kendras
- registering interest in membership, volunteering, programmes or events
- contacting Karuna International
- accessing educational and organisational information
- making donations, where such facilities are available
You must not use this website:
- for any unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purpose
- to submit false or unauthorised information
- to interfere with the operation or security of the website
- to introduce viruses, malicious code or harmful material
- to attempt unauthorised access to the website, its systems or data
- to copy or commercially exploit website content without permission
- to impersonate another person or organisation
3. Information Submitted by You
You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit through the website is accurate, complete and lawfully provided.
Submitting an enquiry, registration, application or expression of interest does not automatically create membership, appointment, admission, partnership, sponsorship, employment or any other formal relationship with Karuna International.
Any such relationship will arise only after separate confirmation by an authorised representative of Karuna International.
4. Electronic Communications and Consent
Where you voluntarily select a communication-consent checkbox, you consent to receive updates and communications from Karuna International through the channels mentioned in the consent notice, including:
- SMS or text messages
- RCS, or Rich Communication Services
RCS communications may include enhanced messages containing images, buttons, links or other interactive features.
Communications may relate to Karuna International’s programmes, events, Karuna Clubs, campaigns, volunteering opportunities, appeals and other activities.
Consent to receive optional communications is not compulsory for accessing general information on the website or for submitting an enquiry.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by:
- replying STOP, where this facility is supported
- using an unsubscribe or opt-out facility provided in the communication
- contacting Karuna International using the details provided on this website
Karuna International may maintain records of the consent provided, including the date, time, source, contact details and wording accepted.
Commercial communications will be sent subject to applicable telecom registration, consent and content-template requirements. TRAI requires senders of commercial communications to acquire customer consent through a registered consent-template structure.
5. Privacy
Our collection, use, storage and sharing of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy.
By submitting personal information through the website, you acknowledge that you have read the Privacy Policy.
6. Donations and Payments
Where the website enables donations or payments:
- you must provide accurate payment and contact information
- payments may be processed through an independent payment-service provider
- the payment provider’s terms and privacy practices may also apply
- successful payment does not automatically guarantee eligibility for any programme, membership or benefit
- receipts will be issued according to applicable procedures and legal requirements
Unless otherwise required by law or expressly stated, donations voluntarily made to Karuna International may not be refundable.
If a payment is made in error, please contact Karuna International promptly with the transaction details.
7. Programmes, Events and Registrations
Programme dates, venues, speakers, schedules, eligibility conditions and other details may change due to operational or unforeseen circumstances.
Karuna International may:
- accept or decline a registration
- limit participation
- change a programme schedule or venue
- postpone or cancel an activity
- prescribe appropriate conduct, safety and participation requirements
Where a programme involves children, schools or educational institutions, additional permissions or institutional procedures may apply.
8. Membership, Volunteering and Participation
Submitting a membership, volunteer or participation request does not guarantee acceptance.
Karuna International may request:
- additional information
- identity or institutional verification
- references
- parental, guardian, school or institutional consent
- compliance with applicable policies and codes of conduct
Karuna International may decline or discontinue participation where conduct is inconsistent with its objectives, policies, safety requirements or applicable law.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website and its contents, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, educational materials, documents, videos and designs, belong to Karuna International or are used with permission.
You may view or download material for personal, educational and non-commercial use, provided that:
- the material is not altered in a misleading manner
- ownership and attribution notices are retained
- the material is not sold or commercially exploited
- Karuna International is appropriately acknowledged
Prior written permission is required for substantial reproduction, publication, adaptation, commercial use or distribution.
10. User-Submitted Material
Where the website permits you to submit photographs, documents, testimonials, comments or other material, you confirm that:
- you have the right to submit the material
- the material does not infringe another person’s rights
- the material is not unlawful, defamatory, misleading or harmful
- all required permissions have been obtained
Karuna International may decline, remove or restrict material that it considers inappropriate or unlawful.
Submission of material does not by itself grant Karuna International permission to use it publicly beyond the purpose for which it was submitted, unless separate permission is obtained.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
The website may contain links to third-party websites, social-media platforms, payment providers or other external services.
These links are provided for convenience. Karuna International does not control and is not responsible for:
- third-party content
- availability or security
- products or services offered
- privacy or data-handling practices
- statements made by third parties
Accessing an external service is at your discretion and is subject to that service’s terms and policies.
12. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current. However, information may occasionally be incomplete, outdated or contain errors.
Website content is provided for general information. It should not be treated as legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
Please confirm important information directly with Karuna International before acting upon it.
13. Website Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure or error-free access to the website.
We may suspend, restrict, modify or discontinue any part of the website for:
- maintenance
- security
- technical reasons
- legal or regulatory requirements
- operational changes
14. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Karuna International will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from:
- use of or inability to use the website
- reliance on website information
- third-party websites or services
- unauthorised access or security incidents
- technical faults or service interruptions
- loss of information caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
15. Indemnity
You agree to be responsible for loss or damage reasonably suffered by Karuna International as a result of:
- your unlawful use of the website
- your breach of these Terms and Conditions
- your infringement of another person’s rights
- false or unauthorised information submitted by you
16. Children and Institutional Participation
Karuna International works with children, schools and colleges.
Children should not independently submit personal information where parental, guardian or institutional permission is required.
Schools, institutions, parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that appropriate permissions are obtained before submitting information or registering a child for an activity.
17. Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We may revise these Terms and Conditions when our website, activities, services or legal obligations change.
The revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after publication of the revised Terms and Conditions will constitute acceptance of the revised terms.
18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India.
Subject to applicable law, disputes relating to this website or these Terms and Conditions will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Indian law recognises contracts formed through electronic means under Section 10A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
19. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Karuna International
Munoth Centre, 2nd Floor
343, Triplicane High Road
Triplicane, Chennai 600005
Tamil Nadu, India
Email: internationalkaruna@gmail.com
Telephone: +91 95514 96900