Terms & Conditions
(Use of Website & Research Materials)
Last updated: [20.12.2025]
The Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS) is a community-based organisation representing the collective cultural, linguistic, and intellectual heritage of the Idu Mishmi people.
By accessing or using this website, including purchasing documents or accessing materials, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.
1. Purpose of the Website
This website is intended to:
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Promote ethical, community-led research
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Preserve and share Idu Mishmi culture, language, and knowledge
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Provide access to research publications and ethical frameworks
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Enable voluntary support through donations
All use of this website must align with these purposes.
2. Eligibility
Users must be at least 18 years old or use the website under the supervision of a legal guardian.
3. Community Knowledge, Intellectual Property & Ethical Use
All content on this website—including research papers, reports, community documents, ethical frameworks, images, and texts—is the intellectual property of IMCLS or relevant community-governed bodies.
Certain materials reflect collective community knowledge and are shared under conditions of ethical use. Access to content does not imply free, open, or extractive use.
Users must:
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Respect community rights and cultural context
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Provide appropriate attribution where applicable
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Refrain from misrepresentation, selective citation, or commercial exploitation
IMCLS reserves the right to restrict access or take action against misuse that undermines community dignity or rights.
4. Idu Mishmi Code Of Research Ethics (Paid Publication)
IMCLS offers an Idu Mishmi Code of Research Ethics as a paid digital document.
Purchase of the Idu Mishmi Code of Research Ethics:
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Grants limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable access for reference purposes only
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Does not grant permission to conduct research in the Idu Mishmi areas
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Does not constitute ethical clearance, certification, or endorsement
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Does not replace community consent or institutional ethics approval
Researchers remain independently responsible for ethical compliance.
5. Digital Publications & Access
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Publications are provided in digital format unless stated otherwise
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Access is limited to the purchaser
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Sharing, resale, redistribution, or public posting is prohibited
IMCLS may revise or withdraw content without prior notice.
6. Payments
Prices are listed in INR unless stated otherwise. Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways. IMCLS does not store financial details.
7. Limitation of Liability
IMCLS is not liable for:
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Misinterpretation or misuse of materials
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Outcomes arising from reliance on content
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Temporary website or payment gateway disruptions
Use of this website is at the user’s own risk.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, with jurisdiction in [State / City].
9. Contact
Email: [imclsroing@gmail.com]
