Terms Conditions

Effective date: 23 August 2025

Welcome to ShivaYogam (operated by Sri Thillai Azhagan Foundation). By accessing or using this website and our services you agree to these Terms Conditions. Please read them carefully — they reflect our spiritual values and expectations for respectful use.

1. Website Use

Our website provides access to spiritual teachings, Deeksha, guidance on sadhana, Annadanam initiatives, and community services. You agree to use the site respectfully and in alignment with our values and all applicable laws.

2. Definitions

“Foundation”, “we”, “us” means Sri Thillai Azhagan Foundation. “Website” means shivayogam.com and its subpages. “User”, “you” means any visitor or registrant on the Website.

3. Intellectual Property

All content — texts, graphics, videos, images, and spiritual resources — are the intellectual property of Sri Thillai Azhagan Foundation, unless credited otherwise. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without prior written permission.

You may:

Quote short excerpts for spiritual or academic purposes with proper attribution.
Share links to our pages with a clear mention of the source.

4. User Responsibilities Conduct

You agree to:

Use the Website for lawful and spiritually aligned purposes only.
Treat teachings, community members, and staff with respect.
Avoid misuse, spam, harassment, or posting offensive material.

5. Participation Registration

Participation in sadhanas, programs, or events is subject to availability and the Foundation’s assessment of the seeker’s readiness. The Foundation reserves the right to accept or decline registrations at its discretion.

6. Donations

Donations for Annadanam and charitable activities are used solely for supporting the Foundation’s mission. Donations are generally non-refundable unless required by law or by specific agreed terms. If you require a tax-deduction receipt or a specific acknowledgement, please contact us (see Contact Information).

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sri Thillai Azhagan Foundation is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from your use of the Website, or your participation in programs. Participation is voluntary and you accept personal responsibility for your choices.

8. External Links

We may include links to third-party websites for convenience. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

9. Privacy Cookies

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data. By using our Website you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy. We also use cookies for site functionality and analytics — please see the Privacy Policy for details.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The effective date above will be updated. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Governing Law Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu, India.

12. Contact Information

For questions, permissions, or donation receipts please contact: info@thillaiazhagan.org