Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 4, 2025
Last Updated: July 4, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://mazala.org (the “Website”), operated by the Mazala Foundation (“Mazala,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using this Website, making a donation, or interacting with any of our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Website.

1. Purpose of Website

Mazala.org is a nonprofit platform designed to:

  • Share educational and awareness resources about the endangered Gobi bear (Mazaalai)
  • Accept monetary donations for conservation and public interest initiatives
  • Promote transparency and updates regarding our programs

This Website is not intended for commercial sales or profit-based transactions.

2. Donations and Contributions

By making a donation via our Website:

  • You confirm that the funds are your own or that you are authorized to donate them
  • You understand that donations are final and non-refundable
  • You acknowledge that donations are made voluntarily and without the expectation of goods or services in return
  • You authorize us to process your payment securely via third-party platforms such as Stripe

Refunds

All donations are considered non-refundable, except in cases of:

  • Duplicate transactions
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Technical errors

Requests for review must be made within 7 calendar days of the transaction. Contact: donate@mazala.org

3. Use of Website Content

All content on Mazala.org, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and downloadable documents, is the property of Mazala Foundation or its content suppliers.

You may:

  • View, print, or download content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute content without prior written consent
  • Use our materials for commercial purposes
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with the Mazala Foundation

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or systems
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
  • Impersonate others or provide false information

Violation of these rules may result in termination of access and legal action.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation processors (e.g., Stripe) and social media platforms.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Users access them at their own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

Mazala Foundation shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Website
  • Any loss resulting from failed donations, unauthorized access, or reliance on website information

Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Mazala Foundation, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or legal fees arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post updated terms on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Mongolia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Mazala Foundation
Website: https://mazala.org
Email: legal@mazala.org
Address: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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