Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, registering for an event, signing up to volunteer, or making a donation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the site on behalf of an organization (for example, a corporate CSR partner), you confirm that you are authorized to accept these Terms on its behalf.

Using Our Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by anyone else. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functioning.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other accounts, or computer systems connected to it.
• Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, or harmful.
• Use any automated system (bots, scrapers) to access the website without our prior written consent.

Donations & Payments

Donations made through our website are processed by a third-party payment gateway. By donating, you confirm that the payment details you provide are accurate and that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method.

• Donations are, in general, non-refundable except where required by law or at our sole discretion.
• Tax receipts (including 80G certificates, where applicable) are issued based on the donor information provided at the time of donation — please ensure your details are accurate.
• We are not responsible for any transaction fees, currency conversion charges, or delays caused by your bank or payment provider.

Volunteering & Events

Registering for an event or signing up as a volunteer does not guarantee a place, which may be subject to availability, eligibility, or approval by our team. We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any event or program, and to decline or discontinue a volunteer's participation at our discretion, including for reasons of safety or conduct.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and research materials — is the property of SmileAge Initiative Trust or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without our prior written permission.

Acceptable Use

When interacting with us — whether at an event, through a form, or on social media channels linked from this site — we expect respectful, honest conduct. We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or refuse service to anyone who abuses our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, or platforms.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as payment processors, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn) that are not owned or controlled by SmileAge Initiative Trust. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, we do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or entirely secure, and we make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of research findings, program information, or statistics published on the site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SmileAge Initiative Trust, its trustees, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, participation in our programs or events, or reliance on any information published here.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts having competence over SmileAge Initiative Trust's registered location.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, legal requirements, or operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.