Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Hopeful Charity Foundation Trust website (https://hopefulcharityfoundationtrust.org) and all services provided therein. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. About the Organization

Hopeful Charity Foundation Trust is an irrevocable public charitable trust established on 12th March 2026 at Sahibganj, Jharkhand. Registration: Registered at Sahibganj, Jharkhand. All activities are conducted in compliance with applicable Indian laws.

2. Use of Website

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to make donations or register as a volunteer.
  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
  • You must not use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
  • We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or restrict access at our discretion.

3. Donations

  • All donations are voluntary and made at the donor's free will.
  • Donations once made are generally non-refundable (see our Refund Policy).
  • We will utilize donations for the stated purpose or redirect to programs with highest need.
  • 80G tax exemption certificates will be issued for eligible donations within 48 hours.
  • Donors providing PAN details will receive certificates as per Income Tax Act provisions.
  • Foreign donations are accepted under FCRA regulations (FCRA No: ).

4. Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways (Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU). We do not store credit/debit card details on our servers. All transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including text, images, logos, graphics, and design is the property of Hopeful Charity Foundation Trust and is protected under Indian copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.

6. Volunteer Terms

  • Volunteer registration does not constitute employment.
  • Volunteers must comply with our Code of Conduct and organizational policies.
  • HCFT reserves the right to accept or decline volunteer applications.
  • Background verification may be conducted for roles involving children or vulnerable groups.

7. User Content

By submitting content (messages, testimonials, feedback) through our website, you grant HCFT a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content for organizational purposes including marketing and reporting.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or accuracy of all content. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current but cannot guarantee its completeness.

9. Limitation of Liability

HCFT shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or services, including loss of data or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, India.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance. We encourage periodic review of this page.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: info@hopefulcharityfoundationtrust.org
Phone: +91-6006236905