Terms and Conditions

Last updated: October 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the International Heritage Council website (ihc.earth) and your participation in the Council's awards, events, mentoring and membership activities. By using this website or submitting a nomination, you agree to these terms.

1. About the Council

The International Heritage Council (IHC) is a global platform that recognizes individuals and organizations whose achievements, leadership, service, creativity and dedication create meaningful and lasting value for society. Registered contact address: Innov 8, Harsha Bhawan, 4th Floor, 13/29 E-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001, India.

2. Use of this website

• You may browse the website and share its pages for personal and informational purposes.
• You must not misuse the site, attempt to disrupt its operation, or use it for any unlawful, misleading or fraudulent activity.
• All text, design, logos, photographs and the IHC emblem are owned by or licensed to IHC and may not be reproduced without written permission.

3. Nominations and entries

• Nominations may be submitted for oneself or for another person or organization, using the contact form on this website or the published email and WhatsApp details.
• All information provided must be true, accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. Misrepresentation of a candidate's achievements may result in disqualification.
• Submitting a nomination does not guarantee shortlisting, nomination or an award. Decisions rests with the IHC jury panel and are final.
• By submitting material (text, photographs or documents), you confirm that you have the right to share it, and you grant IHC a non-exclusive licence to use it for evaluation, publication and promotion of the awards.

4. Awards, events and experience

• Category definitions, eligibility criteria, timelines and fees (if any) are confirmed in writing before an entry is treated as complete.
• IHC may photograph, record and broadcast its ceremonies and events. Participation constitutes consent to appear in such coverage unless agreed otherwise in advance.
• Event dates, venues and programme details may be adjusted where circumstances require; registered participants will be informed of material changes.

5. Mentors, jury and content

Profiles of mentors, jury members and winners are published for information. While every effort is made to keep them accurate, IHC is not liable for errors in third-party biographical details supplied to the Council. The material on this site is general in nature and does not constitute professional, legal or financial advice.

6. Links to other websites

This site may link to third-party websites, including WhatsApp and social platforms. Those sites are operated independently and their content, availability and privacy practices are outside our control.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of this website or from participation in its programmes. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8. Changes to these terms

IHC may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the revision date shown above. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India, and the courts of New Delhi, Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from them.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms may be sent to ihc.earth@outlook.com, WhatsApp +91 94253 32208, or by post to the address above. See also our Privacy Policy.