TERMS OF USE

By accessing or using the website at himalayancommunityproject.org.np ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, donors, volunteers, partners, and any other users of the Website.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the Website immediately.

Himalayan Community Project ("HCP", "we", "our", "us") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Himalayan Community Project is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We work to improve lives in remote Himalayan communities through programs in education, health, animal welfare, disaster relief, and community development.

Our registration is in compliance with the laws of the Government of Nepal and the Social Welfare Council.

Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

You are permitted to:

• Browse and read content on the Website
• Submit forms for volunteering, donations, sponsorship, or enquiries
• Share links to our Website on social media or other platforms
• Download or print content for personal, non-commercial use

Prohibited Use

You must not:

• Use the Website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form
• Impersonate HCP, its staff, or any other individual or organization
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from the Website without our written permission
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, or offensive
• Interfere with the Website's performance, security, or availability

Voluntary and Non-Refundable

All donations made through the Website are voluntary. Donations are generally non-refundable once processed. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at [email protected] within 7 days of the transaction and we will review your request on a case-by-case basis.

Use of Donations

All donations are used to support HCP's active programs — education, health, animal welfare, disaster relief, and community development. We do not use donations for personal gain or unnecessary administrative expenses.

No Guarantee of Specific Outcomes

While we are committed to using your donation effectively, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes from any individual contribution. Results depend on community conditions, availability of resources, and other factors beyond our control.

Tax Receipts

We provide donation receipts upon request. Tax deductibility depends on the laws of your country of residence. Please consult a local tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

Volunteering with HCP is subject to our separate Volunteer Agreement, which will be provided upon acceptance of your application. By applying to volunteer, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information in your application
• Respect the communities, beneficiaries, and staff you work with
• Follow all guidelines and instructions provided by HCP coordinators
• Maintain confidentiality regarding beneficiaries, especially children and patients under our Helping Hands program
• Not photograph or record beneficiaries without explicit consent as directed by HCP

HCP reserves the right to decline any volunteer application or end a volunteer engagement at its discretion if the volunteer's conduct is inconsistent with our values or harmful to our communities.

All content on this Website — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, and program descriptions — is the property of Himalayan Community Project or is used with the permission of the original creator.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

Your Submissions

When you submit content to us — such as a testimonial, photograph, story, or feedback — you grant HCP a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, publish, and share that content for our communications and fundraising, unless you specify otherwise in writing.

When you submit a referral through our Helping Hands program, you confirm that:

• The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You have the patient's or their family's consent to share their details with HCP
• You understand that HCP will assess each referral based on available resources and program capacity
• HCP does not guarantee assistance to every referred individual and will prioritize based on urgency and resource availability

All patient information is handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Participation in HCP's Hike for Health program (every Saturday in and around Kathmandu Valley) is at the participant's own risk. By joining a hike, participants:

• Acknowledge that hiking involves physical activity and inherent risk
• Confirm they are physically fit to participate or will inform the coordinator of any health conditions
• Release HCP from liability for any injury, accident, or loss that may occur during the hike
• Agree to follow the instructions of the hike coordinator at all times

HCP takes all reasonable precautions to ensure hike safety but cannot be held liable for unforeseen circumstances.

The Website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. HCP makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Website
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website
• The results that may be obtained from the use of the Website

We do our best to keep all program information, impact reports, and financial data accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that all information is free from errors.

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

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Any errors or omissions in content on the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your information
• Any third-party content or links accessible through the Website

Our Website may link to external websites, payment platforms, and social media pages operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. HCP does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website.

Your use of third-party platforms (such as eSewa, Khalti, Facebook, or PayPal) is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nepal. Any disputes arising from your use of the Website or your engagement with HCP shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kathmandu, Nepal.

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

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

Himalayan Community Project
House No: 262, 2nd Floor, Galkopakha,
Kathmandu, Nepal

📧 [email protected]
📞 +977-1-4415445
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