Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 15.11.2025
Last Updated: 20.06.2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to 2nd Brain Foundation.

 

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website, services, programs, educational resources, events, communications, and other offerings provided by 2nd Brain Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us").

By accessing, browsing, using, registering on, donating through, or otherwise interacting with our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

 

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website and associated services.

2. About 2nd Brain Foundation

2nd Brain Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing gut health, mental wellbeing, nutritional awareness, community education, research, and social impact initiatives.

 

Our mission is to promote affordable, science-based therapeutic nutrition, educate communities on the gut-brain connection, support vulnerable populations, and create sustainable pathways to improved health and wellbeing.

3. Purpose of the Website

This website is intended to:

  • Share educational information
  • Promote awareness about nutrition and wellbeing
  • Provide information about Foundation programs and initiatives
  • Facilitate event registrations
  • Accept donations
  • Support volunteer engagement
  • Enable research participation
  • Publish reports and educational resources
  • Facilitate communication with stakeholders

The website is intended for lawful, informational, educational, charitable, and community engagement purposes only.

4. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent that:

  • You are legally capable of entering into binding agreements.
  • Information you provide is accurate and truthful.
  • You will use the website only for lawful purposes.
  • You will not engage in activities that interfere with website functionality or security.

If you are accessing the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to act on behalf of that organization.

5. Educational and Informational Content

The content available on this website is intended solely for educational, informational, awareness, and community engagement purposes.

While we strive to ensure accuracy and relevance, information provided on the website:

  • Should not be interpreted as medical advice.
  • Does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
  • Does not constitute diagnosis or treatment.
  • Should not replace professional medical consultation.

Visitors should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical conditions, treatment decisions, nutritional interventions, or health concerns.

6. No Medical Advice

2nd Brain Foundation promotes education, awareness, research, and evidence-informed nutritional approaches.

 

The Foundation does not guarantee specific health outcomes and does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease through website content alone.

 

Any decisions regarding healthcare, medication, therapies, nutrition, or treatment should be made in consultation with appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.

7. User Accounts and Registrations

Certain services may require registration or submission of information.

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate information.
  • Maintain current information.
  • Not impersonate another individual or organization.
  • Not provide misleading or fraudulent information.
  • Maintain confidentiality of account credentials where applicable.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if information is found to be false, misleading, or unlawful.

8. Donations

Donations made to 2nd Brain Foundation are voluntary contributions intended to support our charitable, educational, research, and community initiatives.

 

By making a donation, you confirm that:

  • Funds belong to you or are lawfully controlled by you.
  • The donation does not violate any applicable law.
  • Information provided is accurate and complete.

The Foundation retains sole discretion regarding allocation and utilization of donated funds in accordance with its charitable objectives and legal obligations.

Donation receipts will be issued subject to applicable laws and regulations.

9. Volunteer Participation

Volunteer opportunities offered through the Foundation are subject to screening, suitability assessments, availability, and organizational requirements.

 

Participation as a volunteer does not create an employment relationship unless expressly stated in writing.

 

The Foundation reserves the right to discontinue volunteer participation where necessary to protect beneficiaries, organizational integrity, safety, or legal compliance.

10. Research Participation

Participation in surveys, assessments, studies, research initiatives, or program evaluations is voluntary.

 

Participants may choose not to participate or may withdraw participation where feasible and permitted by the nature of the project.

 

The Foundation may use anonymized, aggregated, or de-identified information for research, educational, reporting, publication, or impact measurement purposes.

11. Children's Information

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing consent before submitting information relating to children.

 

By submitting information about a child, you represent that:

  • You are the parent or legal guardian; or
  • You have lawful authority to provide such information.

The Foundation reserves the right to remove information where appropriate authorization cannot be verified.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content is owned by or licensed to 2nd Brain Foundation, including:

  • Text
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Educational materials
  • Publications
  • Reports
  • Research summaries
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Website design
  • Digital content

These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

13. Permitted Use of Content

You may:

  • View website content
  • Download publicly available resources for personal, educational, or non-commercial use
  • Share content with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Modify content without permission
  • Reproduce content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright notices
  • Sell Foundation content
  • Create misleading derivative works
  • Misrepresent Foundation materials as your own

Written permission is required for commercial or large-scale reproduction.

14. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Violate any law or regulation
  • Submit false information
  • Upload harmful software or malicious code
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems
  • Disrupt website operations
  • Harass staff, volunteers, participants, or beneficiaries
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Use the website for fraudulent purposes

Violation of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of access.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, social media channels, educational resources, or service providers.

These third parties operate independently.

2nd Brain Foundation does not control and is not responsible for:

  • Third-party content
  • Privacy practices
  • Security measures
  • Accuracy of information
  • Products or services offered

Users access third-party resources at their own discretion.

16. Events, Webinars, Workshops, and Programs

Registration for Foundation activities may be subject to:

  • Capacity limitations
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Code of conduct requirements
  • Program-specific guidelines

The Foundation reserves the right to:

  • Modify schedules
  • Change speakers
  • Cancel events
  • Refuse participation
  • Remove disruptive participants

where necessary to protect participants and organizational interests.

17. Website Availability

We strive to maintain uninterrupted website availability.

However, we do not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be available.
  • Access will be uninterrupted.
  • Errors will never occur.
  • Content will always remain unchanged.

The Foundation may suspend, modify, update, or discontinue portions of the website without prior notice.

18. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its contents are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Reliability
  • Availability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

Use of the website is at your own risk.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 2nd Brain Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, advisors, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Consequential damages
  • Special damages
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of opportunities
  • Business interruption
  • Reliance on website information

arising from the use of or inability to use the website or associated services.

20. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 2nd Brain Foundation and its representatives from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses, and costs arising from:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Misuse of the website
  • Violation of applicable laws

Infringement of third-party rights

21. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in that policy.

22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or website use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

23. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, organizational practices, technologies, or website functionality.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website following publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

24. Our Commitment

At 2nd Brain Foundation, we believe that trust, transparency, scientific integrity, and respect for human dignity are essential to creating meaningful social impact.

These Terms are intended not merely to protect our organization, but to foster a safe, respectful, and trustworthy environment for the families, children, caregivers, professionals, donors, volunteers, researchers, and communities we serve.

25. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

 

2nd Brain Foundation
G-07, Lily Block, Ground Floor, VijyaSri Elixir
Borewell Road, Whitefield
Bangalore – 560066, Karnataka, India

 

Email: info@2ndbrain.in

Phone: +91-7760856999

 

Grievance Officer: Shri Arnab Guha
Email: abgu@2ndbrain.in
Phone: +91-7760856999