Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the official website of Swaranant Foundation. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of this website and any services, content, or features offered through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our website.

These Terms apply to all users including donors, volunteers, supporters, and general visitors.

1. About Swaranant Foundation

Swaranant Foundation is a registered non-governmental / non-profit organisation incorporated under Companies Act Section 8 in India. We work towards empowering underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and livelihood initiatives. Our registered office is located at 103-C, J & K Block, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi- 110092, India.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting this website, submitting a donation, filling out a form, or otherwise engaging with our digital platforms, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• You have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
• You will comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

3. Website Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The following conduct is strictly prohibited:

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its underlying infrastructure
• Transmitting any unsolicited, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or fraudulent content
• Interfering with the functionality of the website through viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from the website without prior written permission
• Impersonating Swaranant Foundation, its staff, or any other individual or entity
• Using the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair it

Swaranant Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these provisions.

4. Donations Policy

4.1 Voluntary Nature of Donations

All donations made to Swaranant Foundation are entirely voluntary. By making a donation, you confirm that the funds are your own, have been earned through lawful means, and you are donating them of your own free will.

4.2 Utilisation of Funds

Donations received by Swaranant Foundation are used exclusively for our charitable programmes and operations, including:

• Direct programme implementation and beneficiary support
• Staff salaries, operational costs, and administrative expenses
• Capacity-building, training, and institutional development

Swaranant Foundation maintains full transparency in fund utilisation. Annual reports and audited financial statements are made available on our website.

4.3 Refund Policy

Donations once made are generally non-refundable, as they are immediately allocated towards our charitable activities. However, in exceptional circumstances, refunds may be considered:

• Technical errors resulting in duplicate transactions
• Unauthorised or fraudulent transactions (subject to verification)
• Incorrect donation amounts due to a documented technical malfunction

Refund requests must be made within 7 days of the transaction by contacting us at swaranantfoundation@gmail.com with the transaction ID, date, and amount. All refund decisions are at the sole discretion of Swaranant Foundation and will be communicated within 15 working days.

4.4 Tax Benefits

Donations to Swaranant Foundation may be eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to applicable limits and conditions. Tax receipts will be issued via email upon receipt of your donation. It is the donor's responsibility to verify the applicability of tax benefits with their tax advisor.

5. Intellectual Property

All content published on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, logos, illustrations, reports, and audiovisual materials — is the exclusive intellectual property of Swaranant Foundation or its licensors, and is protected under applicable Indian copyright and intellectual property law.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written permission from Swaranant Foundation. Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted, provided that proper attribution is given and no material is altered.

The name "Swaranant Foundation," its logo, and associated marks are the exclusive property of the Foundation and may not be used in any manner without written consent.

6. Volunteer & Participation Terms

Individuals who apply to volunteer or participate in programmes organised by Swaranant Foundation agree to the following:

• Selection as a volunteer or programme participant is at the sole discretion of the Foundation. Application does not guarantee selection.
• Volunteers are expected to adhere to the Foundation's Code of Conduct at all times, including during events, field visits, and online interactions.
• Volunteers must maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information relating to beneficiaries, operations, and organisational matters.
• The Foundation reserves the right to discontinue any volunteer engagement at its sole discretion in the event of misconduct, misrepresentation, or violation of these Terms.
• Volunteers participate on a non-remunerated basis unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing.

7. Child Protection & Safeguarding

Swaranant Foundation is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and vulnerable individuals we work with. All volunteers, staff, and representatives of the Foundation are required to:

• Treat all children with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times
• Not engage in any form of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse or exploitation
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with children and their families
• Immediately report any suspected or actual harm to a child to the designated safeguarding officer

Any violation of our safeguarding principles will result in immediate disengagement and, where appropriate, referral to competent legal authorities.

8. Anti-Fraud Statement

Swaranant Foundation collects donations exclusively through official and verified channels. Please note:

• We never solicit donations through personal bank accounts, informal payment apps (other than those formally listed on our website), or unverified individuals.
• All official donation links are hosted on our verified website domain only.
• If you receive any communication claiming to represent Swaranant Foundation and requesting money through unofficial channels, please report it immediately to us at [info@swaranantfoundation.org].

The Foundation shall not be held liable for any amounts transferred to fraudulent individuals or entities misrepresenting our organisation.

9. External Links Disclaimer

This website may contain hyperlinks to external websites for informational or convenience purposes. Swaranant Foundation does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Accessing third-party links is entirely at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Swaranant Foundation makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content on the website
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website
• The fitness of information on the website for any particular purpose

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Swaranant Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in website content
• Unauthorised access to your data or communications resulting from factors beyond our reasonable control
• Any transactions conducted with third-party platforms linked from our website

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the website, or your interaction with Swaranant Foundation shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in [City], India.

Before resorting to formal legal proceedings, parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through mutual consultation.

13. Amendments to These Terms

Swaranant Foundation reserves the right to amend, revise, or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

14. Grievance Redressal

If you have any grievance, complaint, or concern regarding our website, activities, or these Terms, please contact our Grievance Officer:

• Name: Anirudh Kashyap
• Email: swaranantfoundation@gmail.com
• Address: 103-C, J & K Block, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi- 110092, India
• Phone: +91 9217188825

We commit to acknowledging all grievances within 5 working days and resolving them within 30 working days, in accordance with applicable Indian law.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please reach out to us:

• Email: swaranantfoundation@gmail.com
• Address: 103-C, J & K Block, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi- 110092, India
• Phone: +91 9217188825
• Website: www.swaranant-foundation.org

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