Terms & Conditions Clear, fair and kind

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Real Kindness Movement website (realkindnessmovement.com), registering for any of our events or programs, purchasing or downloading our content, or otherwise interacting with us, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue your use of the website immediately. These terms apply to all visitors, users and any other persons who access or use our site.

About Us

The Real Kindness Movement is a social initiative founded and operated by Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha. Our mission is to inspire kindness, compassion and healing in individuals and communities worldwide through education, storytelling, events and the written word.

When these terms refer to "we", "us" or "our", they refer to Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha and the Real Kindness Movement. References to "you" or "your" refer to any person visiting, using or interacting with our website or services.

Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. By using this site, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates any applicable local, national or international law or regulation.
• Engage in any conduct that is harmful, offensive, discriminatory, defamatory or harassing toward us or any other person.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its underlying infrastructure.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material (spam).
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell or exploit any part of the website without our prior written permission.
• Use automated tools, bots or scrapers to extract data from the website.
• Knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any person who breaches these conditions.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, graphics, images, logos, icons, video, audio, the book Real Kindness Movement: Kindness Heals the World, course materials, programme content, and the "Real Kindness Movement" name and branding — is the intellectual property of Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

You are welcome to:

• Share links to pages on our website.
• Quote brief passages for non-commercial purposes, provided you clearly attribute the source to Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha / Real Kindness Movement with a link back to our site.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, translate or create derivative works from any of our content without prior written consent.

User-Submitted Content

If you submit, share or post any content to us — including stories, comments, testimonials, social media mentions or messages — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, adapt and publish that content in connection with the Real Kindness Movement, including on our website and social media channels.

By submitting content to us, you confirm that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to share that content.
• The content does not infringe any third party's rights.
• The content is truthful and does not contain anything that is harmful, offensive or defamatory.

We reserve the right to remove or decline any submitted content at our discretion, without obligation to explain our reasoning.

Events & Programs

From time to time we host workshops, webinars, talks, ambassador programmes and other live or virtual events. By registering for any event or programme, you agree to the following:

• Registration: Your place is confirmed once you complete registration. We will send confirmation and joining details to the email address you provide.
• Behaviour: All participants are expected to treat fellow attendees, speakers and organisers with respect and kindness. We reserve the right to remove any participant who behaves in a manner that is harmful, disruptive or contrary to the spirit of the movement.
• Recording: Some events may be recorded. By participating, you consent to being included in any recording, which may be shared publicly or used for educational purposes.
• Cancellations by us: If we cancel or reschedule an event, we will notify all registered participants as early as possible. Where a fee has been paid and we cancel, a full refund will be provided.
• Cancellations by you: Cancellation terms vary by event and will be communicated at the time of registration.

The Book

The book Real Kindness Movement: Kindness Heals the World by Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha is a published work protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

• Physical and digital copies of the book may be purchased through authorised channels only.
• Purchasing a copy grants you a personal, non-commercial licence to read it. It does not grant you the right to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content.
• Book excerpts used for reviews, academic citation or journalism should be attributed fully and used only to the extent reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.

For bulk orders, educational licensing, or permissions to quote extensively, please contact us at connect@realkindnessmovement.com.

Disclaimers

The content on this website, in our book and in our programmes is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, financial or other specialist advice.

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and quality of our content, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding:

• The completeness, accuracy or fitness for purpose of any content on the site.
• The uninterrupted or error-free availability of the website.
• The results any individual may achieve from applying our teachings or participating in our events.

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any part of the site at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Reshma Ramesh Gandecha and the Real Kindness Movement shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
• Any reliance you place on information published on this site.
• Attendance at or participation in any of our events or programmes.
• Any loss of data, revenue, profit or goodwill, however caused.

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided purely for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the Real Kindness Movement.

We have no control over the content, availability or practices of third-party websites. We accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Termination

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend or terminate your access to this website or any of our services at any time and without notice if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms & Conditions or acted in a manner that is harmful to the Real Kindness Movement, our community or any other person.

Termination of access does not affect any provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property rights and disclaimers.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be removed without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or best practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you — for example, by publishing a notice on the website or emailing subscribers.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, or if you would like to report a concern, please reach out. We are committed to being approachable and transparent.

• Email: connect@realkindnessmovement.com
• Website: realkindnessmovement.com/contact