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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Organization: Kalkesitare Foundation
Website: www.kalkesitarefoundation.org

Welcome to the Kalkesitare Foundation website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before making a donation, registering as a volunteer, or using any feature of this platform.

1. About Kalkesitare Foundation

Kalkesitare Foundation is a registered non-profit organization under the Societies Registration Act / Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, operating in India. Our mission is to empower underserved communities through education, health, livelihood, and environmental programs. All activities are governed by applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to the FCRA, Income Tax Act, and Societies Registration Act.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or have parental/guardian consent), have read and understood these Terms, and agree to comply with all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You shall not:

  • Use the website to engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activity.
  • Impersonate any person or organization or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its servers.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
  • Reproduce, copy, or redistribute any content from this website without prior written permission.
  • Use data scraping, crawling, or similar automated means to extract content.

4. Donations

All donations made through this website are voluntary contributions to Kalkesitare Foundation. The following terms apply:

  • Donations are used exclusively for charitable activities as stated in our mission and annual reports.
  • Donors who are Indian residents may be eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (subject to renewal of our 80G registration).
  • Receipts will be issued electronically to the email address provided at the time of donation.
  • Kalkesitare Foundation reserves the right to allocate donations to the program areas of greatest need unless a specific program designation is made.
  • In the event a specific program is discontinued, donations designated for it will be redirected to the most closely aligned active program.
  • Foreign donations are subject to FCRA regulations. Foreign donors should be aware that FCRA restrictions apply.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, videos, graphics, and software, is the intellectual property of Kalkesitare Foundation or its licensors, and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, copy, or distribute any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution.

6. Volunteer & Membership Registration

When registering as a volunteer or member, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information.
  • Abide by the Code of Conduct of Kalkesitare Foundation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of beneficiary information and internal communications.
  • Not engage in any behavior that could bring disrepute to the organization.

We reserve the right to revoke membership or volunteer status at our sole discretion if these terms are violated.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Kalkesitare Foundation does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information published on this site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kalkesitare Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or goodwill. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount donated by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as payment gateways, analytics platforms, and CRM tools. These services have their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their conduct. By using our website, you also agree to the terms of these third-party providers where applicable.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [City], India.

11. Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

For any queries regarding these Terms, please contact:
Kalkesitare Foundation
Email: legal@kalkesitarefoundation.org
Phone: +91-8292909355
Address: [Full Registered Address], India