Ekarth Foundation

Terms & Conditions

By using our website “Ekarth Foundation”, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We operate as a registered Section 8 non-profit organization under the Companies Act, and all donations are voluntary contributions toward education scholarships, student welfare, hospital aid, and skill development programs.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website and contributing, you agree to follow these terms, our mission objectives, and all applicable Indian laws.

2. Non-Profit Operations

We do not sell commercial products or services. Our digital platform is solely for raising awareness, facilitating charitable donations, and sharing educational impact.

3. Modifications

We may update this document periodically to reflect legal and organizational standards. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated terms.

4. Contact Information

For questions regarding our terms or programs:
📧 ekarthfoundation@gmail.com | 📞 +91 99228 99786 / +91 92255 77889

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide:

• Donor & Contact Name
• Email address and Phone Number
• Address details: State, City, PIN Code
• PAN Card and Aadhaar details (voluntarily provided for 80G tax exemption receipts)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data:

• Device and browser information
• Usage statistics and page interaction data
• IP address for security verification

1.3 Payment Security:

All payment transactions and subscriptions are processed through RBI-authorized, encrypted payment gateways. We never store debit/credit card numbers or net banking credentials on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process voluntary educational donations and issue Section 80G receipts
• Verify donor communications and send project impact updates
• Coordinate scholarship distribution with partnered educational institutions
• Comply with Section 8 corporate governance and Income Tax reporting mandates

3. Data Sharing & Confidentiality

We do not sell, trade, or rent donor personal information. Data is strictly shared with:

• Certified payment processors for transaction completion
• Tax and regulatory authorities as required by Indian law

4. Data Security

We employ SSL/TLS encryption and strict administrative security controls to protect donor data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Your Rights

You may at any time:

• Request details of your historical contributions
• Update your contact information or communication preferences
• Request duplicate 80G donation tax certificates

To exercise these rights, please write to:
📧 ekarthfoundation@gmail.com

6. 80G & 12A Tax Exemptions

Ekarth Foundation is registered under Section 12A and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Donors receive valid 80G receipts for qualifying monetary contributions.

Donation & Refund Policy

As a registered non-profit organization, donations made to Ekarth Foundation are utilized directly for educational scholarships, student supplies, and charitable initiatives. Consequently, donations are generally non-refundable once disbursed.

If an unintended duplicate payment or banking error occurs, please notify us within 7 days with your transaction proof:

📧 ekarthfoundation@gmail.com
📞 +91 99228 99786

Our team will verify the payment logs with the gateway and address valid duplicate issues promptly.