Terms of Services

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Welcome to March of Lights (also known as Alor Michil, or "AMi"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website marchoflights.org ("Website") and any related services, programs, applications, donations, or communications offered by March of Lights ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. About Us March of Lights is a donor-funded charitable initiative that advances equity for underserved and marginalized communities through education support, career development, health promotion, and cultural engagement. We operate primarily in Bangladesh, with supporters and representatives in the United States and other countries.

2. Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old to make a donation, register as a volunteer, or otherwise enter into agreements with us. Applicants under 18 (for example, students applying for EduAid) must do so with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

3. Use of the Website You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any application, donation, or contact form.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, our servers, or related systems.
• Use the Website to transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest content, contact information, or donor data.
• Impersonate any person or organization, including March of Lights staff, volunteers, or beneficiaries.

4. Donations All donations made through our Website or partner platforms are voluntary contributions to support our charitable programs. By donating, you confirm that the funds belong to you and are not the proceeds of illegal activity. Donations are processed by third-party payment providers, and we do not store full payment card details on our servers. Please review our Donation & Refund Policy for more information.

5. Volunteer & Program Applications Submission of a volunteer registration form, EduAid application, or any other program application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to accept, decline, or revoke participation at our sole discretion, based on program needs, eligibility, capacity, conduct, and other relevant factors. Selected applicants may be required to sign additional agreements, including codes of conduct and confidentiality terms.

6. Intellectual Property All content on the Website — including text, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, program names ("March of Lights," "Alor Michil," "AMi," "EduAid"), and design elements — is the property of March of Lights or used with permission, and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may share our content for non-commercial, educational, and awareness purposes with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce, modify, sell, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.

7. User-Submitted Content By submitting any content to us (including testimonials, photos, comments, application materials, or messages), you grant March of Lights a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and adapt that content for our charitable, promotional, educational, and reporting purposes. You confirm that you own the content or have the rights to share it, and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

8. Third-Party Links and Services Our Website includes links to third-party platforms (such as Google Forms for applications, WhatsApp, payment gateways, and social media). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external services. Your use of them is governed by their own terms and policies.

9. No Professional Advice Content on our Website — including blogs, resources, and health awareness materials — is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, educational, or psychological advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

10. Disclaimers The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and the Website operational, we do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, March of Lights, its founders, staff, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Website, including loss of data, loss of opportunity, or any reliance placed on information provided.

12. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless March of Lights and its representatives from any claims, losses, or damages arising out of your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

13. Suspension and Termination We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or acted in a way that harms our work, our beneficiaries, our donors, or other users.

14. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, unless a different jurisdiction is required by applicable law.

16. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Bangladesh Office: Shuvo Barua, Dhaka — ami.alormichil24@gmail.com — +880 1303-986530
• USA Contact: Khairul A. Siddiqi, Spokane, Washington — marchoflights@gmail.com — +1 (803) 446-0770