1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Yuva and Sewa Foundation, also referred to as YASF, YSF, “we,” “our,” or “the Foundation,” you agree to follow these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or submit information through it.

These terms should be read together with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy and any specific terms shown on donation, volunteer, event, membership, or program forms.

2. Eligibility and User Responsibility

• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms or enquiries.
• If you are below 18 years of age, you should use the website with the involvement of a parent, guardian, teacher, or authorized institution.
• You are responsible for ensuring that any information, documents, images, or materials submitted by you are lawful and do not violate third-party rights.
• The Foundation may verify information before accepting volunteer applications, membership requests, event participation, internships, or program registrations.

3. Use of Website and Services

The website is provided for information, outreach, donations, volunteering, program communication, event updates, social impact reporting, and community engagement. You agree to use it only for lawful, respectful, and genuine purposes.

The Foundation may modify, suspend, remove, or update any website content, feature, form, page, event listing, program description, or service at any time without prior notice.

4. Donations, Payments, and Receipts

• Donations should be made voluntarily and through authorized payment channels displayed or approved by the Foundation.
• Donors are responsible for entering correct personal, payment, PAN, address, and receipt-related details wherever required.
• Donation receipts, acknowledgements, tax certificates, or compliance documents may be issued subject to applicable law, internal verification, and Foundation policy.
• Payments may be processed by third-party gateways or banking partners. Their own terms and policies may apply.
• Refunds, corrections, or cancellation requests, if any, will be reviewed case by case and may require proof of transaction, donor identity, and internal approval.

5. Volunteers, Members, Interns, and Program Participants

Submission of a volunteer, membership, internship, partnership, or program form does not guarantee selection, placement, certification, benefits, or continued association with the Foundation.

• Participants must follow the Foundation’s code of conduct, safety instructions, program guidelines, and lawful directions of authorized coordinators.
• The Foundation may decline, pause, or end participation if conduct is unsafe, unlawful, misleading, discriminatory, abusive, or harmful to beneficiaries, volunteers, staff, partners, or the reputation of the Foundation.
• Certificates, letters, badges, or recognition may be issued only after verification of actual participation and fulfilment of applicable criteria.

6. Content, Intellectual Property, and Media Use

Website content, including text, program names, images, graphics, reports, videos, designs, layouts, logos, and other materials, belongs to the Foundation or is used with permission, unless otherwise stated.

• You may view and share public website links for awareness and social-good purposes.
• You may not copy, modify, reproduce, sell, misrepresent, or commercially exploit website content without written permission.
• Photos, videos, testimonials, or stories shared during Foundation activities may be used for reporting, awareness, documentation, fundraising, and social impact communication, subject to consent and sensitivity, especially for children and vulnerable beneficiaries.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the website for fraud, impersonation, spam, harassment, illegal fundraising, misinformation, or unauthorized collection of personal data.
• Upload malicious code, attempt unauthorized access, disrupt website security, scrape data, or interfere with website operation.
• Use Foundation name, logo, program names, volunteer identity, beneficiary stories, or donation appeals without authorization.
• Post or submit content that is defamatory, hateful, obscene, discriminatory, threatening, unlawful, or harmful to children or vulnerable persons.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may link to payment gateways, social media platforms, video platforms, partner websites, maps, forms, or other third-party services. These are provided for convenience. The Foundation is not responsible for the content, availability, security, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party platforms.

9. Accuracy of Information

The Foundation aims to keep website information accurate and updated. However, program details, impact numbers, dates, eligibility, availability, partners, donation needs, event schedules, and campaign information may change over time. The website content should not be treated as a binding offer unless expressly confirmed in writing by the Foundation.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Personal information shared through the website is handled according to the Foundation’s Privacy Policy and applicable Indian law, including relevant data protection and information technology requirements. Please review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.

11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis for general information and public engagement. To the extent permitted by law, the Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted website access, error-free content, or complete protection from all technical disruptions.

The Foundation will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive losses arising from website use, third-party services, incorrect user information, unauthorized use, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yuva and Sewa Foundation, its trustees, office bearers, employees, volunteers, coordinators, partners, and representatives from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, breach of these terms, unlawful conduct, or violation of rights of any person or organization.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India, including applicable provisions relating to contracts, electronic records, information technology, data protection, donations, and nonprofit operations.

Subject to applicable law, courts and competent authorities having jurisdiction over Mahendragarh, Haryana, or such other place where the Foundation has its registered or principal office, shall have jurisdiction over disputes relating to the website and these terms.

14. Changes to These Terms

The Foundation may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the revised terms.

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