Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the Kotte Green Tourism Network (KGTN) website. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.kgtn.online and any related services provided by KGTN. By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website.

1. Use of Website

By using our website, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian, and you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Permitted Uses:

• Access information about sustainable tourism in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
• Register for events, tours, and educational programs
• Apply for membership in KGTN
• Submit volunteer applications and project sponsorship requests
• Download educational materials and resources
• Contact us through our forms and provided contact information

Prohibited Uses:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission

2. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, photographs, videos, logos, and software, is the property of KGTN or its content suppliers and is protected by Sri Lankan and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share educational materials for conservation and tourism awareness
• Reference our content with proper attribution

Restrictions:

• Commercial use of our content without written permission
• Modification or alteration of our materials
• Removal of copyright or proprietary notices
• Use of our trademarks or logos without authorization

3. User Submissions

When you submit content to us through forms, emails, or other means (including membership applications, volunteer forms, photos, and feedback), you grant KGTN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content for our conservation and tourism promotion purposes.

You represent that:

• You have the right to submit the content
• Your submission does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not contain harmful or illegal material

We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-submitted content at our discretion.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner organizations, and external resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

5. Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, KGTN disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website
• Security of data transmission over the internet

Tourism and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. Participants in KGTN activities assume responsibility for their own safety and should follow all safety guidelines provided.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KGTN shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any interruption or cessation of website services
• Any errors or omissions in website content
• Any loss of data or unauthorized access to your information
• Participation in KGTN events or activities

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed LKR 10,000 or the amount you paid for specific services, whichever is less.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We will notify registered members of significant changes via email when possible. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: