1 Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Patanwada Trust website and services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these terms. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2 Donations
- You must be at least 18 years old to make donations.
- Donations are final and non-refundable except as outlined in our Refund Policy.
- Donations support programs in education promotion with financial aid for economically weaker sections, medical support, and assistance to widows, divorcees, and destitute women.
- Donations may qualify for tax exemptions under Section 80G — receipts provided upon request.
- We use donations transparently to fund direct welfare activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of total funds.
3 Donation Processing
We process donations securely through Razorpay, a trusted third-party payment gateway. Accepted payment methods include:
- Credit / Debit Cards
- Net Banking / UPI
- Digital Wallets
International donations may incur additional administrative fees of up to 5% due to cross-border processing charges.
4 Website Usage
Your use of this website must comply with all applicable laws. You agree not to:
- Engage in illegal activities or transmit harmful, offensive, or malicious content.
- Interfere with site functionality, security, or server infrastructure.
- Post defamatory, infringing, or fraudulent material.
- Use automated tools to scrape, overload, or attack the website.
5 Intellectual Property
All content on the Patanwada Trust website — including text, images, logos, and graphics — is our property or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission.
6 Limitation of Liability
Patanwada Trust shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or our services. In cases of proven negligence, our liability is limited to the specific donation amount involved.
7 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for payment processing or informational resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those external sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
8 Payment Security
- All donations are secured via Razorpay Payment Gateway with full PCI DSS compliance.
- Your personal and financial data is encrypted during transmission and is not stored on our servers.
- We use industry-standard secure protocols (SSL/TLS) to protect all transactions.
- Donation receipts are emailed to you automatically — refer to our Refund Policy for any disputes.
9 Privacy
We handle all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described therein.
10 Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of our website after changes implies acceptance of the revised terms.
11 Personal Information
By using our site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information for donation processing, communications, and record-keeping, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
12 Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us: