Terms of Use

Effective [Launch date]

These terms govern your use of the Nyidrak International website, operated by Light of Nyingmapa Foundation. By using this site you agree to them; if you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Our content is protected

Unless noted otherwise, everything on this site — text, photographs, images, audio, video recordings of teachings and ceremonies, artwork, logos, and design — is the property of Light of Nyingmapa Foundation or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and share links to our pages for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not download, copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content — including images and recordings of our teachers and monasteries — without our prior written consent. To request permission, contact lightofnyingmapa108@gmail.com.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable law.
  • Attempt to interfere with the site's operation, probe its security, or access data not intended for you.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, including in connection with donations.
  • Use automated means to scrape or harvest content or data from the site at scale.

Donations

Donations made through this site are governed by our Donation Policy, which covers payment processing, tax deductibility, refunds, and how designated gifts are applied.

Third-party links & services

The site links to and relies on third-party services — payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay), embedded video platforms, and others. Their own terms and privacy policies apply to your interactions with them, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Disclaimers

The site and its content are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind. Teachings and information are offered for general educational purposes. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Light of Nyingmapa Foundation and its directors, officers, and volunteers are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time; the effective date above reflects the current version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.