Terms of Service

Last updated: April 30, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Sutra website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About Sutra

Sutra — Centre for Policy, Systems and Social Development is an independent, non-partisan policy think-and-do tank registered in India. Our website is operated for informational, educational, and public-interest purposes.

Address: E-162, Mangalam Angan Prime, Mahapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan — 302026, India.

2. Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
  • Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the website or its systems;
  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the website without our prior written consent;
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Sutra;
  • Use the website to transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, reports, data, and the design — is the property of Sutra or its contributors and is protected under applicable Indian and international intellectual property laws.

You may share, quote, or reproduce content from this website for non-commercial, educational, or public-interest purposes, provided you clearly attribute Sutra as the source and do not alter the substance of the content.

For any other use — including reproduction for commercial purposes, media publications, or derivative works — please contact us at secreatariat.sutra@gmail.com for prior written permission.

4. Bhavya — AI Chatbot Disclaimer

Our website includes "Bhavya," an AI-powered assistant designed to provide general information about Indian disability law, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, the UNCRPD, constitutional provisions, government schemes, and related legal principles.

Bhavya's responses are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The information provided may not reflect the most current legal developments and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional.

Sutra makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided by Bhavya. Sutra shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on Bhavya's responses.

For specific legal assistance, please contact our pro bono legal aid helpline at +91 78277 47031 or visit the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at nalsa.gov.in.

5. General Information Disclaimer

The content on this website is published for general informational and public-interest purposes. While we strive to ensure accuracy, Sutra makes no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any information on this website.

Policy research, data, and analysis published on this website reflect the views of Sutra and its contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of any government, donor, or partner organisation.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sutra shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the website;
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content;
  • Reliance on information provided by Bhavya or any other content on this website;
  • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. Sutra does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. You access external sites at your own risk.

8. Volunteer and Donation Terms

Volunteer applications submitted through this website are expressions of interest only and do not constitute a binding commitment by either party. Sutra reserves the right to accept or decline any volunteer application at its discretion.

Donation-related queries and forms on this website are for information purposes. Any donation transaction will be governed by separate terms provided at the point of payment processing. Sutra does not currently process online payments directly through this website.

9. Contact Forms and Communications

Information submitted through contact, volunteer, or other forms on this website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting a form, you consent to Sutra using your information to respond to your query.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact

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

Email: secreatariat.sutra@gmail.com

Phone: +91 78277 47031

Address: E-162, Mangalam Angan Prime, Mahapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan — 302026, India