Terms and Conditions - Lanka Data Foundation

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Our Services

Lanka Data Foundation collects, processes, analyzes, and presents publicly accessible data from various public sources. Our goal is to organize this data and present it in a way that is easier for society to understand and use for educational, research, and general informational purposes.

3. Nature of Our Data

Publicly Sourced:

All data presented through our Services is sourced from publicly available records and institutions. We do not generate new private data or collect private personal information from individuals for our core data analysis.

Informational Purpose:

The data, analyses, and visualizations provided are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any data. Users should always cross-reference information with original sources where critical decisions are being made.

No Professional Advice:

The information provided by Lanka Data Foundation does not constitute professional advice (e.g., legal, financial, medical, or investment advice). Always consult with a qualified professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

4. Intellectual Property & Use of Our Content

Our Content:

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, data compilations, software, and the organization and presentation of data (excluding the underlying public data itself), is the property of Lanka Data Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use:

You are welcome to access, view, and use our content for personal, non-commercial, research, and educational purposes. When using our data or visualizations in public contexts (e.g., reports, presentations, articles), we kindly request that you provide clear attribution to "Lanka Data Foundation" and, where possible, link back to our original source.

Prohibited Use:

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of our Services or content for any commercial purpose without our express written permission. You also may not modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without proper authorization.

5. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

Use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms.
Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our Services, other accounts, computer systems, or networks.
Interfere with any other user's enjoyment of the Services.

6. Disclaimers

"As Is" Basis:

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

No Guarantees:

Lanka Data Foundation does not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lanka Data Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your use of our Services, any content obtained from our Services, or any reliance on the information provided.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Lanka Data Foundation. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Lanka Data Foundation shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: contact@datafoundation.lk