Disclaimer

Originally Effective: November 2025
Last Updated: 10 August 2026

Welcome to Simhastha.org.in.

Simhastha.org.in is an independently owned and operated informational, educational, community, pilgrimage-assistance and digital facilitation platform relating primarily to Simhastha, Ujjain, spirituality, culture, pilgrimage, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, wellness and associated subjects.

The information and functionality provided through this Website are intended to support public awareness, education, learning and user convenience.

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the Website.

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1. INDEPENDENT PLATFORM — NOT A GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Simhastha.org.in is an independent platform.

Unless a specific collaboration is expressly identified on the relevant page, Simhastha.org.in is not affiliated with, operated by, authorised by, endorsed by, sponsored by or officially connected with:

• the Government of India;

• the Government of Madhya Pradesh;

• Ujjain District Administration;

• Ujjain Municipal Corporation;

• Simhastha Mela Administration;

• Police Administration;

• Tourism Authorities;

• any Ministry or Government Department;

• any statutory authority;

• any temple administration;

• any Akhara;

• any religious trust;

• any official Kumbh or Simhastha authority; or

• any other governmental, statutory or religious organisation.

Use of terms such as:

• “Simhastha”;

• “Simhastha 2028”;

• “Ujjain Simhastha”;

• “Kumbh”;

• “Kumbh Mela”;

• “Mahakal”;

• “Ujjain”; or

• names of locations, festivals, temples, religious traditions or public events

is for descriptive, informational, cultural and contextual purposes and should not by itself be interpreted as indicating official sponsorship, government affiliation, endorsement or authority.

Where an actual collaboration, partnership, sponsorship or authorisation exists, it will be expressly identified.

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2. NO CLAIM OF GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY

Simhastha.org.in does not independently exercise governmental, regulatory, policing, municipal, administrative or statutory authority.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not independently:

• issue government notifications;

• determine official Simhastha dates;

• issue government passes;

• appoint government volunteers;

• allocate official duties;

• issue government identity cards;

• grant government permissions;

• issue official crowd-management directions;

• operate emergency services;

• exercise police authority;

• operate official lost-property systems;

• determine temple rules;

• control ghats, roads or public facilities;

• make statutory announcements; or

• represent any government department.

Information published on the Website must therefore not be treated as an official government instruction merely because it concerns Simhastha, Ujjain or a public event.

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3. REFERENCES TO “OFFICIAL” INFORMATION

Where the Website describes information as “official,” “government announced,” “authority issued,” “officially notified,” or similar wording, that description is intended to indicate that the underlying information has been obtained from or attributed to an identified governmental, statutory or other competent source.

Simhastha.org.in may:

• collect;

• organise;

• summarise;

• translate;

• explain;

• compare;

• reproduce limited factual information where legally permissible; or

• provide commentary concerning

such publicly available information for the convenience of users.

Simhastha.org.in does not become the issuing authority merely by reporting, summarising or explaining official information.

Users should independently verify important or time-sensitive information from the relevant competent authority before acting upon it.

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4. SIMHASTHA DATES, BATHING DATES AND EVENT INFORMATION

Information relating to:

• Simhastha dates;

• Shahi Snan or Amrit Snan dates;

• bathing dates;

• Akhara activities;

• processions;

• religious programmes;

• routes;

• traffic arrangements;

• crowd-control arrangements;

• parking;

• transport;

• railway arrangements;

• public facilities;

• ghat access;

• temple timings;

• security arrangements; and

• government restrictions

may be based on information available at the time of publication.

Event arrangements can subsequently be:

• modified;

• postponed;

• cancelled;

• expanded;

• restricted;

• rerouted; or

• replaced

by competent authorities.

Users should verify critical information from appropriate official sources, particularly before travelling or attending a crowded event.

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5. REAL-TIME INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

Simhastha.org.in should not be treated as a guaranteed real-time emergency or public-safety information system.

Information concerning:

• crowd conditions;

• traffic;

• road closures;

• diversions;

• weather;

• emergencies;

• ghat accessibility;

• railway schedules;

• bus schedules;

• accommodation availability;

• temple access;

• public safety; or

• government restrictions

may change rapidly.

Where official authorities issue real-time instructions, safety directions, evacuations, restrictions or emergency announcements, users should follow the instructions of the competent authorities at the location.

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6. EMERGENCY DISCLAIMER

Simhastha.org.in is not an emergency-response service.

Do not rely on the Website, Community, comments, contact forms, volunteer-learning material, Lost and Found functionality or other Platform features for urgent emergency assistance.

In an emergency, users should immediately contact or approach the appropriate:

• police;

• medical services;

• emergency-response services;

• disaster-management personnel;

• event authorities;

• official help desks; or

• other competent authorities.

A message submitted through Simhastha.org.in should not be assumed to have been received or acted upon by an emergency authority.

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7. INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE

Articles, guides, educational materials, explanations, FAQs, social posts, learning resources and other editorial content on Simhastha.org.in are generally provided for:

• public awareness;

• cultural understanding;

• spiritual learning;

• pilgrimage preparation;

• educational purposes;

• community awareness; and

• general informational purposes.

The Website does not ordinarily provide personalised:

• legal advice;

• financial advice;

• medical advice;

• investment advice;

• tax advice;

• professional counselling; or

• governmental advice.

Users requiring professional advice should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

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8. SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL CONTENT

Information concerning:

• Hindu traditions;

• Simhastha;

• Kumbh;

• mythology;

• scriptures;

• saints;

• Akharas;

• temples;

• rituals;

• astrology;

• festivals;

• spiritual practices;

• pilgrimage traditions; and

• historical beliefs

may involve different traditions, interpretations, denominations, schools of thought and historical sources.

Such material is presented primarily for cultural, spiritual, historical and educational purposes.

Simhastha.org.in does not claim that every religious interpretation presented represents the universally accepted position of every:

• scholar;

• saint;

• Akhara;

• religious institution;

• tradition;

• denomination; or

• devotee.

Users may exercise their own religious and personal judgment.

Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as compelling a particular religious belief or practice.

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9. YOGA, MEDITATION, WELLNESS AND AYURVEDA DISCLAIMER

Content concerning:

• yoga;

• meditation;

• Ayurveda;

• wellness;

• diet;

• herbs;

• traditional practices;

• exercise;

• breathing practices;

• lifestyle; or

• general health awareness

is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such information is not intended to constitute personalised medical diagnosis or treatment.

Content on Simhastha.org.in should not be used as a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Users should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before starting, stopping or materially changing a medical treatment, medicine, supplement, diet, exercise programme, yoga practice or wellness routine where health considerations are involved.

Users should seek appropriate medical attention for symptoms, injuries or medical emergencies.

Simhastha.org.in does not guarantee that any wellness, Ayurveda, yoga or meditation technique will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition.

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10. SIMHASTHA VOLUNTEER ACADEMY

The Simhastha Volunteer Academy available through Simhastha.org.in is an independent learning initiative operated through Simhastha.org.in, unless a particular partnership or official recognition is expressly disclosed.

The Academy is designed to provide scenario-based digital learning and educational awareness concerning matters relevant to assisting pilgrims and participating responsibly in large public gatherings.

Participation in or completion of the Academy does not automatically:

• appoint a learner as an official Simhastha volunteer;

• constitute government recruitment;

• create government employment;

• establish eligibility for government service;

• authorise the learner to exercise police powers;

• provide emergency-service authority;

• provide medical authority;

• provide crowd-control authority;

• grant access to restricted areas;

• guarantee selection for field volunteering; or

• create an employment or agency relationship with any government authority.

Learners should remain within the limits explained in the educational programme and follow instructions of competent authorities in real-world situations.

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11. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT DISCLAIMER

Certificates issued through the Simhastha Volunteer Academy are independent educational Certificates of Achievement issued through Simhastha.org.in, unless a different issuing or recognising authority is expressly stated on the Certificate.

A Certificate confirms completion of the applicable learning and assessment requirements of the relevant Simhastha.org.in programme.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, a Certificate is not:

• a Government of India certificate;

• a Government of Madhya Pradesh certificate;

• a Simhastha Mela Administration certificate;

• an academic degree;

• a statutory licence;

• a professional licence;

• a vocational qualification recognised by default under law;

• proof of government appointment;

• proof of official volunteer deployment;

• a guarantee of employment;

• a guarantee of government recognition; or

• permission to perform activities reserved for trained or authorised professionals.

Certificate holders must not misrepresent the Certificate or claim authority that has not been granted.

Simhastha.org.in may correct, suspend or revoke a Certificate where reasonably necessary because of fraud, manipulation, material error or violation of applicable programme rules.

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12. VOLUNTEER INTEREST AND OPPORTUNITIES

A volunteer-interest form, registration page, Community feature or Academy enrolment available on Simhastha.org.in should not be interpreted as a promise of official volunteer placement.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

• applications are submitted to Simhastha.org.in;

• registration does not guarantee selection;

• training does not guarantee deployment;

• Certificates do not guarantee selection; and

• participation does not create employment.

Where Simhastha.org.in later assists users in discovering third-party volunteering opportunities, eligibility and selection may be determined independently by the relevant organisation or authority.

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13. TRAVEL AND PILGRIMAGE ASSISTANCE

Simhastha.org.in may provide:

• travel information;

• accommodation information;

• pilgrimage planning;

• itinerary suggestions;

• enquiry facilitation;

• hotel matching;

• transport information;

• travel-provider introductions; or

• related assistance.

Unless expressly stated otherwise for a particular transaction, Simhastha.org.in acts primarily as an information and/or facilitation platform and does not itself own, operate or control the independent:

• hotel;

• guest house;

• vehicle;

• travel agency;

• tour operator;

• transportation provider;

• airline;

• railway;

• temple;

• attraction; or

• third-party travel service.

The actual service may be supplied by an independent Third-Party Provider.

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14. THIRD-PARTY TRAVEL PROVIDERS

Independent travel, accommodation and transportation providers are responsible for their own:

• pricing;

• availability;

• bookings;

• service quality;

• licences;

• vehicles;

• staff;

• cancellation terms;

• refund terms;

• facilities;

• representations;

• safety standards; and

• contractual obligations.

Users should review applicable provider terms before entering into a transaction.

Where Simhastha.org.in directly sells or becomes contractually responsible for a particular service, the applicable booking or service terms will expressly identify that role.

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15. PRICES, AVAILABILITY AND QUOTATIONS

Prices, availability, schedules and quotations displayed or communicated through the Platform may change.

Unless specifically stated to constitute a confirmed booking or binding quotation, information concerning:

• hotel prices;

• room availability;

• transportation;

• packages;

• fares;

• estimated costs; or

• third-party services

should be treated as informational or indicative.

A service is not necessarily confirmed merely because an enquiry has been submitted.

Confirmation may depend upon the terms communicated for the particular transaction.

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16. LOST AND FOUND SERVICE

Where Simhastha.org.in provides a Lost and Found feature, it operates as an independent digital facilitation tool, unless expressly stated otherwise.

It is not automatically:

• a police Lost and Found database;

• an official government property register;

• a guarantee of recovery;

• a guarantee that an item description is genuine; or

• proof of ownership.

Users should independently verify ownership before handing property to another person.

Sensitive identification documents, financial instruments and potentially valuable property should be handled cautiously and, where appropriate, reported or delivered to competent authorities.

Simhastha.org.in cannot guarantee that:

• every submitted item is genuine;

• every person claiming an item is its lawful owner;

• an item will be recovered;

• a finder will respond; or

• information submitted by another user is accurate.

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17. COMMUNITY AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Simhastha.org.in may allow users to submit:

• posts;

• comments;

• reviews;

• photographs;

• questions;

• answers;

• Lost and Found reports;

• profile information;

• discussions; or

• other User Content.

User Content represents the views or information supplied by the relevant user and does not automatically represent the views, findings or endorsement of Simhastha.org.in.

We do not guarantee the truthfulness, legality, completeness or accuracy of every statement submitted by users.

We may moderate, restrict or remove User Content in accordance with our Terms, Community Guidelines and applicable law.

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18. REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS

Reviews, testimonials, ratings or user experiences displayed on the Platform represent individual experiences.

Individual results and experiences may vary.

A testimonial should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every user will receive an identical result.

Where required, sponsored, incentivised or promotional endorsements should be appropriately disclosed.

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19. ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER

Simhastha.org.in may display advertisements, sponsored content, promoted listings or commercial communications.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the presence of an advertisement does not mean that Simhastha.org.in:

• owns the advertiser;

• guarantees the advertiser;

• certifies its services;

• endorses every representation made by the advertiser; or

• becomes responsible for the advertiser's independent contractual obligations.

Advertisers remain responsible for their products, services, offers, representations and compliance obligations.

Users should independently evaluate an advertiser before purchasing goods or services.

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20. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

Some links on Simhastha.org.in may be affiliate or referral links.

Where applicable, Simhastha.org.in may receive a commission, referral fee or other benefit when a user follows such a link or completes an eligible transaction.

This generally does not mean that the user is charged an additional amount solely because the link is an affiliate link, although the independent provider determines its own pricing.

The presence of an affiliate relationship does not remove the user's responsibility to evaluate the relevant third-party product or service.

Material affiliate relationships should be disclosed where appropriate.

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21. EXTERNAL LINKS

The Platform may contain links to:

• government websites;

• news organisations;

• hotels;

• travel platforms;

• social networks;

• booking services;

• advertisers;

• affiliate partners;

• video platforms;

• maps;

• charities;

• temples; or

• other independent websites.

External links may be provided for reference, attribution, convenience or additional information.

Simhastha.org.in does not control independent third-party websites and is not responsible for their:

• continued availability;

• content;

• cybersecurity;

• privacy practices;

• pricing;

• representations;

• products;

• services; or

• terms.

Users should review the relevant third party's terms and privacy practices before providing information or making payments.

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22. NEWS, REPORTING AND SOURCE ATTRIBUTION

Simhastha.org.in may report, summarise or comment upon:

• government announcements;

• infrastructure projects;

• public statements;

• media reports;

• religious events;

• development projects;

• public policy;

• transportation;

• tourism;

• security preparations; or

• other matters of public interest.

Where information originates from an external source, reasonable efforts may be made to identify or attribute the relevant source.

A report concerning an announced, proposed or planned project does not guarantee that the project will ultimately:

• proceed;

• be completed;

• retain the same budget;

• retain the same design;

• meet an announced deadline; or

• operate exactly as initially reported.

Users should distinguish between a proposal, announcement, tender, work in progress and completed project.

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23. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATED ASSISTANCE

Where Simhastha.org.in uses artificial intelligence, automation, recommendation systems, translation tools or other automated technologies to assist in preparing, organising or presenting information, such technologies may occasionally produce:

• inaccuracies;

• incomplete information;

• translation errors;

• outdated information; or

• unintended interpretations.

Important factual, legal, medical, financial, travel, safety or government information should be independently verified before reliance.

Human editorial review may be used where appropriate but does not constitute a guarantee that every error will be eliminated.

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24. ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS

We make reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate information.

However, information may contain:

• errors;

• omissions;

• outdated material;

• formatting mistakes;

• translation differences;

• broken links;

• third-party inaccuracies; or

• information subsequently changed by authorities.

Accordingly, except where a different legal obligation applies, no representation is made that every item of information will at all times be:

• complete;

• current;

• error-free;

• continuously available; or

• suitable for every user's individual circumstances.

Users should independently verify information where accuracy is important to a decision.

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25. CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES

We may:

• correct errors;

• update articles;

• revise dates;

• modify information;

• replace outdated material;

• add clarification;

• remove content; or

• change Website functionality

without preserving every previous version publicly.

Where you identify a significant factual error, you may contact us at:

[email protected]

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26. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated and subject to third-party rights, original materials created for Simhastha.org.in may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

These may include original:

• articles;

• written guides;

• layouts;

• graphics;

• illustrations;

• educational materials;

• assessment material;

• branding;

• original photographs;

• videos; and

• Website design elements.

Unauthorised reproduction or commercial exploitation may be restricted by applicable law and our Terms and Conditions.

Nothing in this Disclaimer claims ownership over material belonging to:

• government authorities;

• news organisations;

• photographers;

• users;

• third-party licensors;

• religious institutions;

• advertisers; or

• other rights holders.

Third-party trademarks, logos, names, photographs and copyrighted material remain the property of their respective owners.

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27. GOVERNMENT EMBLEMS, SYMBOLS AND THIRD-PARTY MARKS

Government names, official seals, emblems, logos, departmental marks and other protected symbols belong to their respective authorities or rights holders.

Their appearance in legitimate editorial, informational or reference material, where legally permissible, does not mean that Simhastha.org.in is the relevant authority.

Simhastha.org.in does not claim ownership of government emblems or third-party trademarks merely because they may be referenced in informational content.

Users must not interpret the Platform's branding as a government seal, government certification or government endorsement.

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28. NO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Use of general informational content on Simhastha.org.in does not by itself create:

• an advocate-client relationship;

• doctor-patient relationship;

• financial adviser-client relationship;

• government-agent relationship;

• employment relationship;

• partnership;

• agency relationship; or

• fiduciary professional relationship

between the user and Simhastha.org.in.

Where a separate contractual service is purchased, that service will be governed by its applicable terms.

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29. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users remain responsible for:

• evaluating information before relying upon it;

• following applicable laws;

• following competent authority instructions;

• safeguarding their Accounts;

• verifying third-party providers;

• protecting personal information;

• making appropriate travel decisions;

• obtaining necessary permissions;

• determining whether professional advice is required; and

• using reasonable judgment.

Nothing in this Disclaimer authorises a user to disregard:

• government directions;

• police directions;

• medical advice;

• crowd-control restrictions;

• traffic restrictions;

• temple rules;

• safety instructions; or

• applicable law.

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30. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We may modify, suspend or discontinue:

• content;

• tools;

• Accounts;

• Community functionality;

• Academy functionality;

• assessments;

• Lost and Found functionality;

• travel-enquiry functionality;

• advertisements; or

• other Platform features

where reasonably necessary.

The Website may occasionally become unavailable because of:

• maintenance;

• server failures;

• cybersecurity events;

• network problems;

• software errors;

• third-party outages;

• force majeure events; or

• circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Continuous uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed.

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31. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

Unless expressly stated in a legally binding service commitment, Simhastha.org.in does not guarantee:

• search-engine rankings;

• employment;

• volunteer appointment;

• Certificate recognition by third parties;

• travel availability;

• accommodation availability;

• recovery of lost items;

• financial outcomes;

• spiritual outcomes;

• health outcomes;

• crowd conditions;

• darshan availability;

• government approvals; or

• any other specific result merely from use of the Platform.

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32. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Simhastha.org.in and its operator, contributors, employees, contractors or representatives will not be liable for losses arising solely from unreasonable or unauthorised reliance upon general informational content or from circumstances outside their reasonable control.

This may include, where permitted by law, indirect, incidental or consequential losses arising from matters such as:

• outdated public information;

• independently changed government schedules;

• third-party website failures;

• independent provider actions;

• travel disruptions;

• unauthorised User Content;

• temporary Website unavailability; or

• misuse of information by a user.

However, nothing in this Disclaimer excludes, restricts or waives liability, rights, remedies or obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable law.

Nothing in this Disclaimer should be interpreted as permitting:

• fraud;

• fraudulent misrepresentation;

• intentional wrongdoing;

• misleading advertising;

• unfair trade practices; or

• any other conduct for which liability cannot legally be excluded.

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33. CONSUMER AND STATUTORY RIGHTS

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer is intended to remove or reduce any mandatory right available to a user under applicable Indian law.

Where a provision of this Disclaimer conflicts with a legally mandatory consumer, privacy or other statutory protection, the applicable mandatory law will prevail.

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34. INDEMNITY AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL TERMS

Any indemnification obligations, payment terms, Account rules, booking obligations, dispute provisions or other contractual conditions applicable to use of the Platform are governed separately by the relevant Terms and Conditions or programme-specific terms.

This Disclaimer should therefore be read together with those applicable documents.

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35. PRIVACY

Processing of personal information through Simhastha.org.in is governed by our Privacy Policy and any relevant feature-specific privacy or consent notice.

This Disclaimer should not be interpreted as consent to personal-data processing that requires a separate consent mechanism.

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36. CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER

We may update this Disclaimer to reflect changes in:

• applicable law;

• Platform functionality;

• services;

• programmes;

• government arrangements;

• technology;

• business operations; or

• risk-management practices.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Changes to this Disclaimer do not retrospectively remove mandatory legal rights.

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37. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Disclaimer is determined by a competent authority to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the extent legally permissible.

The remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

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38. NO WAIVER

A failure by Simhastha.org.in to enforce a provision on one occasion does not necessarily constitute a permanent waiver of that provision or any legal right.

Nothing in this Disclaimer constitutes a waiver of any right or obligation that cannot legally be waived.

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39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By continuing to access or use Simhastha.org.in, users acknowledge that information available through an independent informational platform should be evaluated according to its nature and source.

Where express contractual agreement or consent is legally required for a particular service or processing activity, mere Website use will not substitute for the required agreement or consent.

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40. GOVERNING LAW

This Disclaimer will be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India.

Nothing in this Disclaimer prevents a user from exercising a right or remedy before a competent:

• statutory authority;

• regulator;

• tribunal;

• consumer forum;

• board; or

• court

where such jurisdiction or remedy cannot legally be restricted.

Subject to mandatory statutory jurisdiction requirements, matters concerning Simhastha.org.in may be dealt with by competent courts having jurisdiction in:

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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41. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, corrections, legal notices or concerns relating to this Disclaimer, please contact:

Platform / Trade Name:
Simhastha.org.in

Email:
[email protected]

Location:
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

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42. FINAL INDEPENDENCE NOTICE

For avoidance of doubt:

Simhastha.org.in is an independently owned and operated digital platform. It is not an official Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh or Simhastha Mela Administration website unless a specific official association is expressly disclosed.

Users seeking legally binding government information, emergency directions, government registrations, official permissions or administrative instructions should verify such matters through the appropriate competent authority.

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