Terms & Conditions

Social Foundation India

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Welcome to Social Foundation India. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, participating in our programs, or engaging with our organization, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. About Social Foundation India

Social Foundation India is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to women empowerment, education, and skill development. We are registered under the Indian Trust Act and hold 12A and 80G certifications for tax-exempt donations.

2. Use of Website

Permitted Use: You may use our website for lawful purposes only, including learning about our programs, making donations, registering for events, and accessing resources.

Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activities
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users

3. Donations

Tax Deductibility: Donations to Social Foundation India are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. We will provide donation receipts for tax purposes.

Refund Policy: All donations are final and non-refundable except in cases of processing errors or duplicate charges. Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the transaction with supporting documentation.

Use of Funds: Donations will be used to support our programs in women empowerment, education, and skill development. We reserve the right to allocate funds where they are most needed unless specified otherwise by the donor.

4. Program Participation

Eligibility: Program eligibility criteria vary by initiative. Participants must meet specified requirements and provide accurate information during registration.

Conduct: Participants are expected to:

• Attend sessions regularly and punctually
• Treat staff, volunteers, and fellow participants with respect
• Follow program guidelines and code of conduct
• Complete assigned tasks and assessments

Termination: We reserve the right to terminate program participation for violations of conduct policies, non-attendance, or other legitimate reasons.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and materials, is owned by Social Foundation India or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Restrictions: You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer our materials
• Use our name, logo, or branding without written authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

6. User-Generated Content

Submissions: If you submit testimonials, feedback, photographs, or other content to us, you grant Social Foundation India a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content for promotional and organizational purposes.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for content you submit and warrant that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

“As Is” Basis: Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Information on the website is complete, accurate, or current
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free from viruses or harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Social Foundation India, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use our website or services
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Any third-party conduct or content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Social Foundation India from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City/State].

13. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Social Foundation India regarding your use of our website and services.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Social Foundation India
Email: info@socialfoundationindia.org
Website: https://socialfoundationindia.org