Terms of use

Terms of use

These terms explain the rules for using csikarnatakacentraldiocese.org, the website of CSI Karnataka Central Diocese of the Church of South India ("the Diocese", "we", "us"). By using this website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

About this website

This website gives information about the Diocese, its churches, institutions, ministries, events and news, and publishes notices, reports, newsletters, magazines, sermons and podcasts.

Accuracy of information

We try to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that everything is complete, current or free of errors. Worship times, events and contact details can change. For important matters, please confirm with the Diocesan Office or the church or institution concerned.

Official notices and circulars published here are for information. If there is a difference between a document on this website and the signed original issued by the Diocese, the signed original applies.

Using our content

The text, photographs, logos, documents, audio and video on this website belong to the Diocese or to the people who gave us permission to use them, and are protected by copyright.

You may view, download, print and share content from this website for personal, church, educational and other non-commercial purposes, as long as you do not change it and you say that it comes from CSI Karnataka Central Diocese. You must not use our content for commercial purposes, or use the Diocese's name or logo in a way that suggests the Diocese supports you, without our written permission.

Photographs of people are published for the life and witness of the Church. If you appear in a photograph on this website and would like it removed, please contact us.

Information you send us

When you send us information through a form on this website, you agree that:

  • the information is true and, if it is about other people, you have their agreement to share it;
  • you will not send anything unlawful, abusive, defamatory, misleading or offensive, or any advertising or spam;
  • the Diocese may use what you send as described in our privacy policy, and, for church and institution details, publish it on this website or in Diocesan directories.

Acceptable use

You must not:

  • try to get into parts of the website you are not authorised to use, or try to break or overload the website;
  • use automated programs to copy large parts of the website or collect people's contact details from it;
  • use the website in any way that breaks the law.

Editor accounts are only for people the Diocese has authorised. If you have an account, keep your password secret and tell us straight away if you think someone else has used it.

Links to other websites

This website links to, and shows content from, other websites and services such as YouTube and Google Maps. We are not responsible for their content, their availability or how they use your information.

Limitation of liability

This website is provided free of charge and "as is". As far as the law allows, the Diocese is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using, or not being able to use, this website or by relying on information on it. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under Indian law.

Changes to these terms

We may change these terms from time to time. The date below shows when they were last updated. Please check this page when you use the website.

Law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of India. The courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, will have jurisdiction over any dispute about this website or these terms.

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Last updated: 11 November 2026