Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2026

Sections
1. Introduction 2. Acceptance of Terms 3. Eligibility 4. Membership Registration Rules 5. User Responsibilities 6. Prohibited Activities 7. Intellectual Property 8. Accuracy of Information 9. Third-Party Links 10. Disclaimer of Warranties 11. Limitation of Liability 12. Termination of Access 13. Changes to Terms 14. Governing Law 15. Contact Information

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of Meenavargal Munnetra Kazhagam (MMK), accessible at https://mmkorg.com/. MMK is a community-focused social and advocacy organization dedicated to the welfare, upliftment, and progress of the fishing community (Meenavar) and allied workers across India.

By accessing or using our website, digital portals, and membership databases, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully before registering as a member or interacting with our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By browsing, accessing, registering on, or utilizing any portion of this website, you explicitly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must immediately cease all use of this website and our digital platforms.

3. Eligibility

Membership and site registration are open to citizens of India who support the values and objectives of Meenavargal Munnetra Kazhagam (MMK). By applying for membership, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority under Indian law).
  • You possess the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement.
  • All registration details you submit are truthful, accurate, and current.
  • Your membership does not violate any applicable local, state, or national laws of India.

4. Membership Registration Rules

To register as an official member of MMK and obtain a digital membership card, you are required to fill out our registration form. The registration rules are as follows:

  • Data Collection: You must provide accurate and verifiable personal details including your Full Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, Complete Physical Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Occupation, and Voter ID Number.
  • Voter ID Verification: The collection of your Voter ID information is strictly for the purpose of identity verification and membership validation. Submitting false, expired, or non-matching Voter ID credentials will result in immediate rejection of the membership request.
  • Single Account: Members are prohibited from creating multiple registrations using different mobile numbers or Voter ID numbers. Each individual is entitled to only one unique membership record.
  • Security of Credentials: Registered members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their profile credentials, including login OTPs or passwords. Any unauthorized access to your account must be reported to the MMK administration immediately.
Membership Consent Statement

By submitting the membership registration form on this website, you explicitly consent to the collection, processing, verification, and storage of your personal data, including your Voter ID details, as outlined in our Privacy Notice. You warrant that all information supplied is yours and is accurate.

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of the MMK website and a registered member of the organization, you agree to:

  • Ensure that your contact details (mobile number and email) remain up to date.
  • Use the official digital membership card solely for legitimate MMK organizational activities and community verification.
  • Uphold the community values of MMK and refrain from using the platform to spread misinformation or promote discord.
  • Comply with all applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other relevant Indian regulations.

6. Prohibited Activities

You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities on or through the MMK website:

  • Submitting fraudulent, deceptive, or stolen identity credentials, including Voter ID cards belonging to other individuals.
  • Using the website to distribute malicious software, viruses, trojans, or computer code designed to disrupt, corrupt, or limit the functionality of the platform.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our web servers, database records, members' directories, or encrypted QR data payloads.
  • Scraping, copying, or duplicating the website's content, database lists, or card templates without prior written consent from the MMK leadership.
  • Modifying, reverse-engineering, or tampering with the encrypted QR verification tokens embedded in MMK membership cards.
  • Using the platform to send unsolicited promotional emails, spam, or promotional SMS messages.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials published on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, organization logos, brand marks, custom designs, card templates, photographs, video clips, layout code, and digital assets, are the exclusive intellectual property of Meenavargal Munnetra Kazhagam (MMK) and are protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, print, or download a copy of your verified membership card or organizational literature for personal, non-commercial use only. Any commercial redistribution, publication, reproduction, or modification of the website assets without the express written permission of MMK is strictly prohibited.

8. Accuracy of Information

While MMK strives to ensure that all announcements, organizational updates, scheme guidelines, and directory entries published on the website are accurate and up to date, we do not warrant the absolute completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information displayed. All content is provided "as is" and should be cross-verified through official MMK channels before relying upon it for legal or official decisions.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain hyperlinks to external sites, government portals, or social media platforms operated by third parties. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference. MMK has no control over the privacy policies, terms of use, or content of these third-party platforms, and we accept no liability for any loss, damage, or legal issues arising from your use of them.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its associated features, databases, and member services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. MMK makes no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Warranties that the website will remain uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from server downtime.
  • Warranties that the server hosting the site is free of viruses or other harmful digital components.
  • Warranties regarding the success of translation APIs or secondary rendering frameworks (e.g. html2canvas) used for card previews.

11. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Meenavargal Munnetra Kazhagam (MMK), its office bearers, trustees, developers, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including but not limited to loss of data, security breaches, server outages, or inability to download membership cards) arising out of the use, performance, or misuse of this website.

12. Termination of Access

MMK reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to reject, suspend, or permanently terminate your membership, delete your database records, and block your access to the member portal if:

  • You breach any provision of these Terms of Use.
  • You submit invalid or fraudulent Voter ID or Aadhaar details.
  • You engage in behavior that compromises the reputation or security of MMK or its digital infrastructure.
  • Requested by local law enforcement or government authorities in India.

13. Changes to Terms

MMK reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time to reflect updates in legal mandates, database features, or organizational policies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were last made. Your continued use of the site after any modifications constitutes your formal acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes, legal claims, or lawsuits arising out of your use of this website, member portal, or membership database shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, clarifications, feedback, or grievance requests regarding these Terms of Use, please feel free to reach out to our team:

Organization: Meenavargal Munnetra Kazhagam (MMK)

Email Support: info@mmkorg.com

Website: https://mmkorg.com/