These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the official website of Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation ("Foundation", "we", "us" or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

These Terms apply to all visitors, donors, volunteers, supporters, partners and other users of the website, to the extent applicable to their use of the website.


2. About the Foundation and Website

Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation is a non-profit organisation established to pursue charitable and social objectives in accordance with its constitutional documents and applicable laws of India.

The website is intended to provide information about the Foundation, its programmes, activities, awareness initiatives, community work, volunteering opportunities, partnerships and ways of supporting its charitable objectives.

Information published on the website is provided for general informational and awareness purposes and may be updated from time to time.


3. Permitted Use of the Website

You may access and use the website for lawful and genuine purposes only.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, database or any related system.
• Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code or any other harmful material.
• Interfere with the security, operation or availability of the website.
• Copy, reproduce, modify or commercially exploit website content without appropriate authorization.
• Impersonate the Foundation, its representatives, employees, directors, founders, partners or any other person.
• Submit information that is knowingly false, misleading, unlawful, defamatory or harmful.

The Foundation may restrict or suspend access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its users, its systems or its lawful interests.


4. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information published on our website accurate and up to date. However, information may change because of programme developments, administrative changes, legal requirements or other circumstances.

The Foundation does not guarantee that every item of information on the website will always be complete, current or free from error.

If you identify an apparent error or outdated information, you may contact us so that it can be reviewed.


5. Donations and Contributions

Donations and contributions made to Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation are voluntary contributions intended to support the charitable and social objectives of the Foundation.

A donation does not create any ownership, membership, employment, partnership, agency or other proprietary interest in the Foundation for the donor.

The Foundation may use donations for its charitable programmes, administrative requirements, community initiatives and other lawful purposes consistent with its objects and applicable laws.

Where a donor has made a contribution for a specific programme or purpose, the Foundation will make reasonable efforts to use the contribution for that purpose. However, where circumstances require, the Foundation may use the contribution for another closely related charitable purpose, subject to applicable law and the Foundation's governing documents.


6. Donation Refund and Cancellation Policy

A donation will not normally be returned merely because a donor subsequently changes their mind or no longer wishes to support the Foundation.

However, the Foundation may review and process a refund, reversal or correction where reasonably required because of:

• Unauthorized or fraudulent transactions.
• Duplicate payments.
• Technical errors resulting in an incorrect or excess payment.
• Payment gateway or banking errors requiring reversal.
• A transaction that was not actually received by the Foundation.
• A refund or reversal required under applicable law, regulatory direction or the relevant payment provider's rules.

Any eligible refund or reversal will normally be processed through the original payment method, subject to verification, applicable processing timelines and payment-provider procedures.

The Foundation reserves the right to request reasonable documents or information to verify a refund request.


7. Donation Receipts and Tax Benefits

Where applicable, the Foundation may issue donation receipts or other supporting documents in accordance with applicable law and its eligibility under relevant tax provisions.

Any tax deduction, exemption or other tax benefit available to a donor will depend on the donor's eligibility, the Foundation's applicable approvals or registrations and the tax laws and rules in force at the relevant time.

The Foundation does not guarantee any particular tax benefit to any donor.


8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website, including its text, logo, graphics, photographs, videos, designs, layout, documents and other original materials, is owned by or used lawfully by Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

The Foundation's name, logo and original materials may not be copied, modified, reproduced, published, distributed or commercially used without prior written authorization, except where permitted by applicable law.

Third-party trademarks, logos or materials appearing on the website remain the property of their respective owners.


9. Photographs, Videos and Programme Content

Photographs and videos may be published on the website for documenting and communicating the Foundation's programmes, awareness activities, community initiatives and social work, subject to applicable permissions and legal requirements.

The Foundation will take reasonable care when publishing identifiable photographs or information relating to children, beneficiaries, volunteers and other individuals.

If an individual has a genuine privacy concern regarding material published on the website, they may contact the Foundation for review.


10. User-Submitted Information

If you voluntarily submit information, feedback, suggestions, photographs, documents or other material to the Foundation through the website or official communication channels, you represent that you have the lawful right or necessary permission to provide such material.

You should not submit confidential, sensitive or personal information relating to another person unless you are legally authorized or otherwise permitted to do so.

The Foundation may use information submitted to it for the purpose for which it was provided and in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable law.


11. Health, Nutrition and Awareness Information

Some content published by the Foundation may relate to health, nutrition, child development, maternal care, hygiene, education or general awareness.

Such information is intended for general educational and awareness purposes only and should not be treated as individual medical, nutritional, legal or professional advice.

Users should consult an appropriately qualified professional for advice relating to their individual circumstances, particularly where a child, pregnant woman or person with a medical condition is concerned.

The Foundation does not guarantee that general awareness information will be suitable for every individual situation.


12. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment gateways or other external services.

These third-party services are independently operated and may have their own terms, privacy policies and practices.

The Foundation does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or services of third-party websites.

A link to a third-party website does not necessarily mean that the Foundation endorses that website, product or service.


13. Website Availability and Technical Issues

We make reasonable efforts to keep the website available and functional. However, the website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, hosting issues, network failures, security incidents or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

The Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

We may modify, suspend, discontinue or update any part of the website when reasonably necessary.


14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising solely from the use of or inability to use the website.

The Foundation does not guarantee that the website or its content will always be uninterrupted, completely accurate, secure or free from technical errors.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.


15. Protection of the Foundation, Founder and Co-Founder

Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation is a separate legal entity and operates through its authorized directors, officers, employees and representatives in accordance with its constitutional documents and applicable law.

To the extent permitted by law, obligations and liabilities arising from the lawful activities of the Foundation shall be obligations and liabilities of the Foundation and shall not automatically be treated as personal obligations of its Founder, Co-Founder, directors, officers, employees, volunteers or representatives solely because they act for or represent the Foundation.

Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as creating a personal guarantee, personal debt or personal contractual obligation of the Founder or Co-Founder merely because they are associated with, represent or act on behalf of the Foundation.

However, nothing in these Terms is intended to protect any individual from personal liability that may arise under applicable law from that individual's own fraud, wilful misconduct, personal guarantee, unlawful act, criminal conduct or other conduct for which personal liability cannot legally be excluded.


16. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, a person who knowingly misuses the website, violates these Terms, infringes the rights of the Foundation or others, or submits unlawful or unauthorized material may be responsible for losses, claims, costs or expenses directly arising from such conduct.

This provision shall not require any person to indemnify the Foundation for matters that cannot lawfully be transferred or excluded under applicable law.


17. Privacy

The collection and use of personal information through the website is governed by the Foundation's Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms by reference.

The Privacy Policy explains how the Foundation may collect, use, retain, protect and disclose personal information.

You should review the Privacy Policy before providing personal information through the website.


18. Changes to These Terms

The Foundation may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in its activities, website features, applicable laws, regulations or operational requirements.

The updated Terms will be published on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date, where applicable.

Your continued use of the website after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.


19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Subject to any mandatory legal rights or statutory jurisdiction, disputes arising from the use of this website or these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over the registered office of the Foundation.


20. Contact Information

For questions, concerns or communications relating to these Terms, please contact:

Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation
Email: info@bmjkfoundation.org
Website: https://bmjkfoundation.org/

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to genuine communications received through our official contact details.