Terms of use

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the AOSED website (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2) About AOSED and Website Purpose

AOSED is a non-governmental organization working for socio-economic development, with a focus on inclusive, rights-based, and evidence-informed interventions. The Website is intended to share information about AOSED’s mission, programs, publications, events, and opportunities, and to enable supporters to contact AOSED and/or make voluntary contributions where applicable.

3) Eligibility and User Responsibilities

You agree that:

You are using the Website for lawful purposes only.

You will not use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws and regulations of Bangladesh or any other relevant jurisdiction.

You will not attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or associated systems.

4) Use of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, publications, and design elements (“Content”)—is owned by or licensed to AOSED and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

View, download, and print Content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and attribution notices intact.

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from AOSED.

Use AOSED’s name or logo in a manner that suggests endorsement or partnership without written approval.

5) Publications, Reports, and Knowledge Products

AOSED may publish reports, briefs, toolkits, and other knowledge products. While AOSED strives for accuracy and quality, such materials are provided for general information and may not be exhaustive or fully up to date. Use of such materials is at your own discretion and risk.

6) Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. AOSED does not control these websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability, or any loss arising from their use. Linking does not imply endorsement.

7) User Submissions and Communication

If you submit information to AOSED through the Website (e.g., contact forms, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, job applications, abstract submissions, or emails), you agree that:

The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

You will not submit unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, or misleading content.

AOSED may contact you using the details you provide in order to respond to your inquiry or process your request.

AOSED reserves the right to refuse, remove, or disregard submissions that violate these Terms or applicable law.

8) Donations / Payments (If Applicable)

Where the Website provides an option to donate or make payments:

All donations/payments are voluntary and made in support of AOSED’s mission and programmatic activities.

AOSED may use donated funds where needed most, unless a donation is explicitly restricted for a specific purpose and AOSED confirms acceptance of such restriction.

You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize the transaction through the selected payment method/provider.

Payment processing may be handled by third-party payment gateways/banks; their terms and privacy policies may also apply.

Important: Please also review AOSED’s Return & Refund Policy (available on the Website) for details on refund eligibility and timelines.

9) Privacy

AOSED respects your privacy. Personal data collected through the Website (e.g., name, email, phone, payment references, submission details) will be handled in accordance with AOSED’s Privacy Policy (or relevant privacy notice) and applicable laws. If a separate Privacy Policy page is not currently available, AOSED will treat personal information responsibly and use it only for legitimate organizational purposes.

10) Prohibited Activities

You must not:

Use the Website to transmit malware, spam, or harmful content.

Attempt to bypass security features, scrape data, or interfere with Website operations.

Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.

Upload or submit content that infringes intellectual property or violates confidentiality obligations.

11) Disclaimer

The Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While AOSED makes reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, AOSED does not warrant that:

The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;

Content is complete, accurate, or suitable for every purpose.

12) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AOSED shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

Your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Website;

Reliance on any information on the Website;

Any third-party links or services.

13) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AOSED, its officers, employees, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your misuse of the Website;

Your breach of these Terms; or

Your violation of any law or third-party rights.

14) Changes to the Website and Terms

AOSED may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. AOSED may update these Terms periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

15) Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Bangladesh. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bangladesh, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16) Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
AOSED
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +8801713255111
Address: 334, Sher-A-Bangla Road (1st floor), Khulna-9100