Website Disclaimer

The information provided on the official website of Sahyog Foundation Trust ("SFT", "Trust", "we", "our", or "us"), available at sahyogfoundationbharat.com, is published in good faith and for general social awareness, educational, and philanthropic purposes only.

By accessing, browsing, or utilizing any portion of this website, you explicitly accept and agree to the terms set forth in this Disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this document, we respectfully advise you to refrain from accessing our digital channels.

1. General Information & Non-Professional Advice

All materials, publications, articles, campaign updates, impact statistics, and educational content made available on this portal are designed to inform the public about our community welfare initiatives across education, healthcare, nutrition, and social empowerment in India.

• No Medical or Legal Advice: Any health, sanitation, or medical awareness content published on our site (such as hygiene drives or health camp summaries) is purely informational and should never be construed as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical guidance.
• No Financial or Legal Counsel: Information provided regarding tax exemption benefits under Section 80G or philanthropic planning is meant for general understanding. Donors are encouraged to consult their certified chartered accountants, tax advisors, or legal experts for individual tax planning.

2. Accuracy, Completeness & Real-Time Updates

While Sahyog Foundation Trust makes every reasonable effort to ensure that all information, campaign figures, beneficiary counts, and operational data presented on this website are accurate, verified, and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or absolute accuracy of any material.

Field conditions, project scope, emergency relief distribution timelines, and community campaign figures may fluctuate due to ground realities, environmental factors, or administrative updates. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

3. Financial Contributions & Tax Deduction Disclaimer

Sahyog Foundation Trust accepts voluntary contributions to fund its charitable operations. Donors interacting with our donation systems agree to the following conditions:

• Voluntary Nature: All contributions are voluntary gifts made to support our charitable mission without contractual expectation of personal material gain.
• 80G Tax Certificates: Tax deduction benefits under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act are subject to government regulations and the donor providing accurate identification details (including PAN Card number). SFT is not responsible for tax exemption rejections resulting from inaccurate or invalid PAN details provided by the donor.
• Third-Party Payment Gateways: Digital donation transactions are processed through encrypted third-party payment gateways. SFT does not store sensitive banking passwords, CVV numbers, or card credentials on its servers and shall not be held liable for temporary bank server outages or gateway transmission failures.

4. External Third-Party Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain hyperlinks leading to external websites, payment portals, news publications, partner NGOs, or government databases. These links are provided solely for user convenience, reference, and transparency.

Sahyog Foundation Trust has no administrative control over the content, security standards, privacy policies, or availability of third-party websites. The inclusion of any external link does not necessarily imply a endorsement or recommendation of the views expressed within them. We encourage users to review the terms and privacy notices of external websites prior to engaging in transactions or sharing information.

5. Beneficiary Consent & Storytelling Protection

To maintain transparency and highlight social impact, our website features photographs, case studies, video testimonials, and narrative highlights from our field drives and beneficiary communities.

• All beneficiary photographs, media recordings, and impact stories are documented with due respect to individual dignity and, where required, with informed verbal or written consent.
• Names or identifying details of certain vulnerable beneficiaries (especially minors or individuals in sensitive socio-economic situations) may be altered or protected to preserve personal privacy and safety.
• Visitors are strictly prohibited from copying, downloading, altering, or redistributing photographs or personal stories of beneficiaries for commercial or unauthorized personal purposes.

6. Intellectual Property & Brand Misuse Disclaimer

The brand name Sahyog Foundation Trust, official logos, digital banners, campaign graphics, and proprietary website text are protected intellectual property assets.

No individual, group, or third-party entity is authorized to use our brand identity, logo, or trust name to collect unauthorized donations, issue bogus receipts, or host unsanctioned public drives. Sahyog Foundation Trust disclaims all legal responsibility for fraudulent activities, unauthorized fundraising campaigns, or fake communications carried out by fraudulent individuals impersonating our trust without written authorization from our Board of Trustees.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Sahyog Foundation Trust, its Trustees, directors, employees, volunteers, or representatives be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage—including but not limited to loss of data, technical disruption, bank transfer delays, or loss of profits—arising out of or in connection with:

• The use of, or inability to use, our official website or digital services.
• Any technical virus, malware, or server bug that may infect your computing equipment while accessing our portal.
• Any delay, error, or omission in content updates or donation processing.

8. "As Is" and "As Available" Service Delivery

This website and all included content, functions, and resources are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any express or implied guarantees. Sahyog Foundation Trust does not warrant that the website will function uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or completely free from server outages.

9. Policy Revision & Governing Jurisdiction

Sahyog Foundation Trust reserves the right to revise, update, or modify this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon being updated on this webpage.

This Disclaimer shall be governed by, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal claims or proceedings relating to this website or disclaimer shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Thane / Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.