Terms of use

Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) Website Terms and Conditions of Use

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of websites operated by or on behalf of the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN). By accessing and using any PAAN website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Content and Copyright Ownership

Copyright in PAAN websites and the content published on these websites is exclusively owned by PAAN, unless otherwise stated. While PAAN endeavors to ensure content accuracy:

  • No warranty or representation is provided regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.
  • Users should verify information independently from relevant PAAN sources or authorized personnel.
  • PAAN is not liable for actions taken by third parties who access or use PAAN websites.

Permitted Use of Website Content

Website content may only be used for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes. Users may download or print copies of content from PAAN websites solely for personal reference, provided they:

  • Do not modify content in any way.
  • Clearly indicate the copyright notice as: “© Public Administration Association of Nepal [Year]”.

Prohibited Activities

You must not:

  • Use PAAN websites or their content for any unlawful purpose or in any way inconsistent with these Terms.
  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written consent from PAAN.
  • Post any content on PAAN websites that infringes upon intellectual property rights, or is defamatory, abusive, inappropriate, or harmful.
  • Employ automated methods (such as “scraping”) to retrieve information without PAAN’s explicit permission.
  • Submit or distribute harmful software, viruses, or code interfering with PAAN website operations.
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any services or software related to PAAN websites.
  • Send or facilitate sending unsolicited messages (spam) via PAAN websites.
  • Undertake activities that could excessively burden or compromise PAAN’s website infrastructure or network security.

Membership Application Portal

PAAN websites include an online membership application portal. Information submitted through this portal is governed by our Privacy Policy available at https://paan.org.np/privacy/. Submission of false, misleading, or inaccurate information may result in denial of membership or suspension of access to PAAN services.

Links to External Websites

PAAN websites may include hyperlinks to external websites. PAAN:

  • Does not endorse or guarantee content or services provided by external websites.
  • Is not responsible for any information, content, practices, or activities of these external websites.
  • Advises users to review and adhere to the Terms and Conditions of linked external websites.

Reporting Issues and Violations

To report any copyright infringement, inappropriate content, or violations of these Terms and Conditions, contact PAAN:

Include your full name, contact details, the nature of the issue, and any relevant information to assist PAAN in addressing your report.

Liability Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by Nepali law:

  • PAAN excludes any implied warranties, guarantees, or obligations related to the use of its websites and their content.
  • PAAN is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use PAAN websites, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, reputation, or opportunities.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nepal. Users accessing PAAN websites from outside Nepal are responsible for compliance with local laws applicable to them. Any disputes arising from the use of PAAN websites shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Changes to These Terms

PAAN reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notification. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of PAAN websites following any changes implies your acceptance of those updated Terms.

Privacy Policy

PAAN collects, stores, and handles personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy. For further details, please refer to the Privacy Policy available at https://paan.org.np/privacy/.

Last updated: July 9, 2025 9:52 AM NPT

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