Access to and use of this website (“fifoundationindia.org”) is provided by Fi Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “Fi”) subject to the terms and conditions set out below. Please read these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy carefully before using this website.

Accessing any part of this website constitutes your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Use and acceptance of our Privacy Policy, regardless of whether you choose to register with us for the purpose of carrying out any transactions.

Please note paragraph 1.3 below, which allows Fi to amend these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Certain provisions of these Terms of Use may be superseded by expressly designated legal notices or terms located on specific pages of this website. If you do not accept these Terms of Use, you must not use this website.

Users who register with us to access one or more transactional areas of the website should pay particular attention to paragraph 6 of these Terms of Use. Similarly, charities that register with us to upload or provide information about their organizations should carefully review the provisions of paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6.

You may access most areas of this website without registering your details with us. However, certain areas of the website may only be accessible if you register. Any personal information you provide while using this website will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

By accessing any part of this website, you shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy in full. If you do not accept these Terms in full, you must leave this website immediately.

Fi may make improvements or changes to the information and services provided on this website, or terminate the website, at any time without prior notice. Fi may also modify these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Such modifications shall become effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms of Use and/or Privacy Policy on the website. Your continued use of this website shall constitute acceptance of the modified Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this page periodically to remain informed of any updates.

Unless otherwise stated, the data and information available on this website have been developed and compiled by Fi or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, database, and intellectual property laws. All rights in relation to such data and information, including the organization and layout of the website and the underlying software code, are reserved by Fi and its licensors.

You may access, download, and print the data and information from this website and retain such data as a personal data source. Such data and information may only be used for informational purposes and, where applicable, in accordance with the principles of fair dealing as recognized under the Copyright Act, 1957.

The download license granted under paragraph 2.2 is personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable and is granted on the following conditions:

(a) No documents or related graphics on this website may be modified in any manner;

(b) No graphics on this website may be used separately from the accompanying text;

(c) All copyright and trademark notices and this permission notice must appear in all copies.

Except as expressly provided in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3, you may not access, download, copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any data or information from this website. Under no circumstances may such data or information be sold or used for commercial purposes without the prior written permission of Fi or the relevant licensors. No part of this website may be reproduced, stored, or incorporated into any other website or electronic retrieval system without the prior written consent of Fi.

The data and information on this website are provided by Fi and its licensors free of charge on an “as is” basis to provide general information about Fi, philanthropy, charitable giving, and charities that have supplied information for inclusion on this website. Such information is intended to facilitate relationships between donors and charitable organizations.

Fi and its licensors reserve the right to modify such data and information at any time without notice. Accordingly:

(a) Fi makes no commitment to update the information on this website and provides no assurance that such information is accurate, complete, or current; and

(b) To the maximum extent permitted by law, Fi excludes all representations, warranties, and conditions, including those implied by law relating to satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, and the exercise of reasonable care and skill.

Users should note that the inclusion on this website of information relating to charities or other third parties, or links to their respective websites, does not constitute an endorsement by Fi of such organizations. Fi does not verify the accuracy of information provided by such charities or third parties. Responsibility for the accuracy of such information remains with the respective organizations.

Fi endeavours to ensure that this website is available 24 hours a day. However, Fi shall not be liable if the website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Access to this website may be temporarily suspended without notice in the event of system failure, maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or circumstances beyond the control of Fi.

Other than personally identifiable information covered by the Privacy Policy, any material transmitted or posted to this website shall be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Fi shall have no obligations with respect to such material and may use, reproduce, distribute, or disclose such material for any lawful purpose.

Users are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this website any material that:

• is defamatory, obscene, offensive, abusive, or unlawful;
   
• infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party;
   
• constitutes harassment or causes inconvenience to others;
   
• promotes criminal activity or civil liability;
   
• contains harmful software such as viruses, malware, or corrupted data.
   

Users must not misuse this website, including by engaging in hacking or unauthorized access. The website may only be used for lawful purposes in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

By accessing this website, you undertake that you will not:

(a) use the website in a manner that infringes the rights of others;

(b) interfere with the operation or functionality of the website;

(c) alter or interfere with the visual design or underlying software code of the website; or

(d) impose an unreasonable or excessive load on the website’s infrastructure.

Fi shall fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities or court orders requesting disclosure of the identity of any person posting material in breach of these provisions.

Links to third-party websites are provided solely for convenience. Fi does not review, control, or endorse such websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, services, or availability. Access to such websites is entirely at the user’s own risk.

You may link to this website only if the following conditions are satisfied:

• the appearance of Fi logos or graphics is not altered;
   
• no framing or browser environment is created around the website;
   
• no implication is made that Fi endorses any products or services;
   
• the relationship with Fi is not misrepresented;
   
• trademarks belonging to Fi are not used without written permission.
   

Fi reserves the right to withdraw permission for any link to this website if it considers such link inappropriate or in breach of these Terms of Use.

Users who register to conduct transactions on the website must ensure the security of their login credentials, including usernames, passwords, and access codes. Users are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all information and instructions submitted through their accounts. Fi shall not be liable for any losses resulting from unauthorized access due to the user’s failure to safeguard login credentials.

Fi uses industry-standard encryption technology and security practices to protect information transmitted through the website. However, users acknowledge that no internet system is completely secure and accept the inherent risks associated with online communications.

If Fi reasonably believes that a user has breached these Terms of Use, Fi may, without prior notice:

• suspend or terminate the user’s access to the website; and
   
• remove any content submitted by the user.
   

These actions shall be without prejudice to any other legal rights or remedies available to Fi.

Users agree to indemnify Fi against any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from their breach of these Terms of Use.

Fi, its licensors, trustees, officers, directors, employees, contractors, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• loss of profits or income
   
• loss of data or goodwill
   
• business interruption
   
• damage caused by viruses or malicious software obtained through the website.
   

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between the user and Fi concerning the use of this website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

Fi uses recognized and secure payment technologies. Payment information is transmitted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. Multiple layers of security, including firewalls and encryption of payment data, are implemented to protect donor information.

Donations successfully processed through the payment gateway are non-refundable.

Donations may qualify for tax exemption of up to 50% under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to the organization’s registration under applicable tax regulations.

Donors are advised to carefully review the cause and amount before completing the transaction.

No amount will be deducted if the transaction fails to process.