Terms of Service
Terms and conditions governing our website, devotee communication programs, and WhatsApp messaging services.
Operating Organization
SANT SHRI LAXMAN CHAITANJI ASHRAM TRUST PAL
Spiritual, devotional, and charitable trust operating in Pal, Raver, Maharashtra, India.
Official Contact
Welcome to SANT SHRI LAXMAN CHAITANJI ASHRAM TRUST PAL ("we", "our", or "the Trust"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (https://www.abcsp.org) and our official WhatsApp Business Cloud API messaging services. By accessing our website, subscribing to our WhatsApp updates, or interacting with our automated communication channels, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
The Trust operates an official messaging channel powered by the Meta WhatsApp Business Cloud API to foster connection and provide timely spiritual updates to devotees who voluntarily opt in.
Devotional & Event Updates (Outbound)
Devotees who opt in will receive periodic devotional thoughts, holy quotes, spiritual discourses, ashram celebrations (Guru Purnima, Bhandara, Purnima Satsang), community seva initiatives, and voluntary donation receipts.
Two-Way Inquiries & Customer Care (Inbound)
Devotees may message our official WhatsApp number to ask questions regarding ashram visits, darshan timings, accommodation, volunteer seva opportunities, or spiritual guidance. Our team and automated assistants respond to incoming queries.
How Devotees Opt In
Participation is completely voluntary. Devotees opt in through one of the following explicit channels:
- Checking the WhatsApp opt-in consent box on our website forms (abcsp.org).
- Registering for ashram events, membership, or volunteering with phone number provided.
- Initiating an inbound message to our official business number at +91 9420390223 and confirming consent.
How to Stop Anytime (Opt Out)
You maintain complete control and can stop receiving automated WhatsApp messages at any time:
- Simply reply with the word STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, or CANCEL to any WhatsApp message received from us.
- Your opt-out request is processed immediately by our automated Cloud API system.
- You will receive a single confirmation acknowledging your unsubscription, and no further automated broadcasts will be sent.
As a spiritual sanctuary and community trust, we foster an environment of reverence, peace, and mutual respect. When communicating with us via WhatsApp or using our website, you agree not to:
We reserve the right to immediately block numbers that violate our Acceptable Use Policy from accessing our messaging service.
Message Frequency Expectations
Message frequency varies in cadence with the spiritual calendar and ashram festivals. Subscribers typically receive between 1 to 4 broadcast messages per month (such as Purnima discourses or festival invitations). Direct response messages occur strictly in response to conversations you initiate.
Free Service & Standard Carrier Rates
The Trust provides this WhatsApp messaging service completely free of charge. However, standard mobile carrier message and data rates may apply as determined by your cellular provider and internet data plan.
The website and WhatsApp communication service are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted availability.
While we strive for high service reliability, transmission of WhatsApp messages depends on third-party telecommunication carriers, Meta Platforms infrastructure, and your internet connectivity. We do not guarantee that message transmissions will be instantaneous, continuous, or error-free.
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, SANT SHRI LAXMAN CHAITANJI ASHRAM TRUST PAL, its trustees, officers, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:
- Your use or inability to use our website or WhatsApp messaging service;
- Any delay, failure, or interruption in message delivery caused by cellular networks or Meta Cloud API outages;
- Unauthorized access, alteration, or transmission of your communications by third parties;
- Any reliance placed on information received through devotional updates.
These Terms of Service and any disputes or claims arising out of or related to our website or WhatsApp messaging service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time to reflect updates in our services, statutory legal requirements, or Meta Platform guidelines. When revisions occur, the "Effective" date at the top of this page will be refreshed. Continued use of our website or WhatsApp messaging service following any changes signifies your agreement to the updated Terms.
For any legal inquiries, concerns regarding these Terms, or questions about our communication services, please contact:
SANT SHRI LAXMAN CHAITANJI ASHRAM TRUST PAL
Pal, Raver, Maharashtra 425504, India
Email: abcspofficial@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9420390223