Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 25 June 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website, donation forms, subscription services, and other online or offline services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by Markandeya Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

 
1. Definitions
“Donor” means any individual or entity that makes a one-time or recurring donation.
“Subscriber” means any individual or entity that signs up for a paid or complimentary subscription through Pabbly.
“User Content” means any information, text, images, or other material you submit to us.
 
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to use our Services. By donating or subscribing, you represent and warrant that you have that capacity.

 
3. Use of Services
Permitted Use: You may use the Services only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.
Account Information: If you create an account or subscription profile, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information, and to keep it updated.
Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
 
4. Donations & Subscriptions
Payment Processing: All payments are processed by Razorpay (for both one-time donations and Pabbly-managed subscriptions). We do not store your full payment details; these are held securely by the payment gateway.
Refunds:

One-time Donations: These are generally final and non-refundable. In exceptional cases (e.g., duplicate transaction), please contact us at markandeyafndn@gmail.com.
Subscriptions: You may cancel at any time via the Pabbly dashboard. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle; no prorated refunds will be issued.
Receipts & Tax Benefits: We issue electronic donation receipts within 5 business days. If you hold a valid Section 80G certificate, your donation may qualify for tax deductions under Indian law. Always consult a tax advisor.
 
5. Intellectual Property
All content on our website (text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software) is owned or licensed by Markandeya Foundation and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.

 
6. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Services, you consent to that Policy.

 
7. User Content
License to Us: By submitting any User Content to us (e.g., feedback or testimonials), you grant Markandeya Foundation a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content.
Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our discretion.
 
8. Disclaimers
No Warranty: THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
No Legal/Tax Advice: Any information provided on our site does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals.
 
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MARKANDEYA FOUNDATION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

 
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Markandeya Foundation and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your use of the Services.

 
11. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on our website. The “Last updated” date will reflect the change. Your continued use after any revision constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

 
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad, Telangana.

 
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Markandeya Foundation
Rainbow Vistas Apts,
Moosapet, K.V. Rangareddy, Balanagar, Telangana 500018
Email: markandeyafndn@gmail.com

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