Terms and Conditions

 

Website: www.ootacamunddiocese.org

Operated by: The Nilgiris Diocesan Society, on behalf of the Diocese of Ootacamund (Roman Catholic Diocese)

Last updated: 17-08-2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website. By accessing or using www.ootacamunddiocese.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About This Website

 

This Site is published by the Diocese of Ootacamund to share information about the diocese, its clergy, institutions, parishes, and activities with the faithful and the general public. It is an informational, non-commercial website and does not sell goods or services.

2. Use of Content

 

All text, images, photographs, the diocesan crest, and other materials on this Site (“Content”) are the property of the Diocese of Ootacamund / The Nilgiris Diocesan Society, or are used with permission, unless otherwise credited.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the Content and keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute Content for commercial purposes;
  • Use the diocesan crest, logo, or the name “Diocese of Ootacamund” in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without authorization;
  • Alter, adapt, or create derivative works from the Content;
  • Use any automated system (bots, scrapers) to extract Content from the Site.

3. Accuracy of Information

 

We make reasonable efforts to keep information on this Site — including clergy assignments, contact details, mass timings, and institutional listings — current and accurate. However, such details can change, and we do not guarantee that all information is complete, up to date, or error-free at all times. Please confirm time-sensitive information (such as mass timings or event dates) directly with the relevant parish or office before relying on it.

4. External Links

 

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, affiliated institutions, parishes, or religious organizations) for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked external site. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

5. User-Submitted Information

 

If you use the “Contact Us” form or subscribe to email updates on this Site, you agree to provide accurate information and to use these features only for legitimate, respectful communication with the diocese. We reserve the right to disregard messages that are abusive, spam, or unrelated to the purpose of the Site. See our [Privacy Policy] for details on how submitted information is used.

6. No Warranty

 

This Site and its Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Diocese of Ootacamund, The Nilgiris Diocesan Society, and their clergy, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its Content.

8. Children’s Use

 

This Site is intended for a general audience. It is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Site’s contact or subscription features without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

9. Governing Law

 

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts having jurisdiction over The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu.

10. Changes to These Terms

 

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were last made. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us

 

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

Diocese of Ootacamund Bishop’s House, Post Box No. 5, Wood Cock Road, St. Mary’s Hill, Udhagamandalam – 643 001, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91-423-2442366 / 2441604 Email: bishopooty@gmail.com | secretaryooty@gmail.com