HOPE BRIDGE TRUST

1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Hope Bridge Education Charitable Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at https://hopebridgecharitable.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. Harassment, causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within this website is strictly prohibited.

3. Donations and Payments

• Voluntary Contributions: All donations made through this website are voluntary. By making a donation, you confirm that the funds are your own and are given without any expectation of goods, services, or financial return.
• Tax Exemptions: We are currently in the process of acquiring our 12A and 80G tax exemption certifications. Until these are fully active and issued, tax exemption benefits may not be immediately available.
• Payment Processing: We use secure third-party payment gateways (such as Razorpay) for processing online donations. We are not responsible for any technical failures, network issues, or errors that occur on the payment gateway’s end during a transaction.
• Refunds: Please refer to our Refund & Cancellation Policy for information regarding erroneous or accidental transactions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Hope Bridge Education Charitable Trust or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this website without our prior written consent.

5. Privacy Policy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Clicking on these links is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability
Hope Bridge Education Charitable Trust and its trustees, volunteers, and partners shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, the inability to use the website, or any errors or omissions in the content.

8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of this website or these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: info@hopebridgecharitable.org
• Website: https://hopebridgecharitable.org