Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 26 June 2026

Welcome to Sahaya Foundation. By accessing our website or making a donation, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. About Sahaya Foundation

Sahaya Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, community development, and social welfare initiatives.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or making a donation, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Donations

  • All donations made through this website are voluntary.
  • Donations are used to support the charitable activities of Sahaya Foundation.
  • The Foundation reserves the right to allocate donations where they are most needed unless a specific purpose has been stated and accepted.
  • Donors are responsible for ensuring that the information provided during donation is accurate.

4. Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed securely through our authorized payment gateway.
  • Sahaya Foundation does not store your debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, CVV, or banking credentials.
  • All transactions are encrypted using industry-standard security protocols.

5. Donation Receipts

After a successful donation:

  • A digital donation receipt will be issued.
  • Eligible donors may receive an 80G Tax Exemption Certificate, subject to applicable Indian tax laws.
  • Receipts and certificates will be sent to the email address provided by the donor.

6. Refund Policy

Donations made to Sahaya Foundation are generally non-refundable.

Refund requests may only be considered in exceptional circumstances such as:

  • Duplicate transactions
  • Technical payment errors
  • Unauthorized transactions verified by the payment provider

Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method.

7. Donor Responsibilities

The donor agrees that:

  • Personal information submitted is true and accurate.
  • PAN details (where applicable) are correctly provided.
  • Contact information is valid for communication regarding receipts and certificates.

8. 80G Tax Exemption

Issuance of an 80G certificate is subject to:

  • Eligibility under applicable Indian Income Tax laws.
  • Accurate donor information.
  • Successful payment confirmation.

The Foundation reserves the right to withhold issuance where legal requirements are not met.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content including:

  • Text
  • Logos
  • Images
  • Graphics
  • Documents
  • Website design

belongs to Sahaya Foundation unless otherwise stated.

Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

10. Privacy

Your personal information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell or rent donor information to third parties.

11. Website Availability

While we strive to keep the website available at all times, Sahaya Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted access due to maintenance, technical failures, or circumstances beyond our control.

12. Limitation of Liability

Sahaya Foundation shall not be liable for:

  • Network failures
  • Payment gateway interruptions
  • Third-party service outages
  • Temporary website downtime
  • Delays in email delivery caused by external email providers

13. Fraud Prevention

The Foundation reserves the right to:

  • Verify suspicious transactions.
  • Reject fraudulent donations.
  • Cancel transactions that violate applicable laws or these Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated at any time without prior notice.

The latest version published on this website shall apply.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts where Sahaya Foundation is registered.

16. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Sahaya Foundation

Email: info@sahayafoundation.org

Website: https://sahayafoundation.org