Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our platform. By accessing or using The Education Foundation, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Effective: January 24, 2025Last updated: January 24, 2025

Important Notice

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Education Foundation. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Welcome to The Education Foundation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Services"). The Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting donors with students in need of educational support.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. This includes:

  • Creating an account on our platform
  • Making a donation through our Services
  • Submitting a student case for consideration
  • Browsing student profiles and content
  • Subscribing to our newsletters or communications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

Age Requirement

Be at least 18 years old, or have parental/guardian consent

Legal Capacity

Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements

Accurate Information

Provide accurate and truthful information

Compliance

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

4. Donations & Payments

When making a donation through our platform:

Charitable Contribution

All donations are charitable contributions to The Education Foundation. We allocate funds to verified student cases based on need and availability.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete payment card information on our servers.

Currency

Donations can be made in INR (Indian Rupees) or USD (US Dollars). Currency conversion rates are determined by our payment processor.

Tax Receipts

Donations are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). Tax receipts will be sent via email.

Fund Allocation

While we make every effort to direct your donation to your chosen student, we reserve the right to reallocate funds if a student's needs are fully met or circumstances change.

5. Refund Policy

As a non-profit organization, donations are generally non-refundable once processed. However, we understand that exceptional circumstances may arise.

Refund Eligibility

  • Duplicate charges: Refund within 30 days
  • Unauthorized transactions: Full investigation and refund if verified
  • Technical errors: Refund for system-caused overcharges
  • Change of mind: Generally not eligible for refund

To request a refund, please contact us at support@educationfoundation.org within 30 days of your donation with your transaction details.

6. Case Submissions

When submitting a student case for consideration, you represent and warrant that:

  • All information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful
  • You have proper authorization to submit information about the student
  • You have obtained necessary consents for sharing personal information and photographs
  • The student genuinely requires financial assistance for education
  • You will provide additional documentation if requested during verification

Verification Process

All submitted cases undergo a thorough verification process. We reserve the right to reject, modify, or remove any case that does not meet our criteria or is found to contain false information.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Submitting false or misleading information
Impersonating another person or entity
Using the platform for fraudulent purposes
Attempting to access unauthorized areas
Interfering with platform security features
Harvesting user data without consent
Posting harmful or offensive content
Violating any applicable laws or regulations

Violation of these conduct rules may result in immediate termination of your account and potential legal action.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on our platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Education Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You May:

  • View and access content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our platform on social media
  • Print content for personal reference

You May Not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks or logos without written consent
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization

9. Disclaimers

Important Disclaimers

AS-IS BASIS: Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

NO GUARANTEE: While we verify student cases, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information provided by third parties or the outcomes of educational support.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES: We are not responsible for third-party payment processors, services, or external links on our platform.

AVAILABILITY: We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our Services and may suspend or terminate Services for maintenance or other reasons.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Education Foundation and its directors, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Service interruptions or technical issues
  • Actions or omissions of third parties, including students and submitters
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any matter beyond our reasonable control

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

  1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.
  2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, parties agree to attempt mediation before litigation.
  3. Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings shall be conducted exclusively in the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

The Education Foundation

Legal Department

Email: legal@educationfoundation.org

Address: 123 Education Street, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India

Phone: +91 98765 43210

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