Welcome to the official website of Helping Hand Initiative Foundation ("we", "us", or "the Foundation"). By accessing, browsing, or utilizing this website, or contributing donations to our charitable causes, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this portal.

1. Non-Profit Status & Legal Capacity

Helping Hand Initiative Foundation is a non-governmental, registered non-profit public charitable trust in India. All programs and activities conform strictly to charitable objectives under Indian law.

2. Website Content & Intellectual Property

All materials published on this website, including but not limited to the circular foundation logo, textual descriptions, program write-ups, graphics, and genuine ground activity photographs (taken during our educational drives, food distributions, and medical camps), are the intellectual property of Helping Hand Initiative Foundation.

• You may view, download, or share content for non-commercial personal awareness or fundraising purposes, provided appropriate attribution is given to the Foundation.
• Unauthorized copying, commercial reproduction, or misleading alteration of our photos or branding is strictly prohibited under the Copyright Act 1957.

3. Online Donations & Tax Deductions

Donations made through this portal are voluntary contributions to advance the social and charitable goals of the Foundation:

• Donors must provide true, complete, and accurate information (including full name and a valid 10-digit Indian mobile number).
• Donors wishing to claim 50% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961 must furnish their valid PAN card number. The Foundation cannot be held liable for tax deduction denial resulting from incorrect donor PAN details.
• Official digital receipts are issued upon successful receipt of funds in the Foundation’s designated bank account.

4. User Conduct & Prohibited Actions

While using this portal, you agree not to:

• Interfere with or disrupt the security or operational integrity of the website or servers.
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or spam through contact or donation forms.
• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate any representative of the Foundation.

5. Limitation of Liability

While we strive to ensure that all information on this website is current, accurate, and uninterrupted, the site is provided on an "as is" basis. Helping Hand Initiative Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from technical downtime, network latency, or banking system delays during transactions.

6. Amendments to Terms

The Foundation reserves the right to amend or update these terms and conditions at any time without prior individual notice. Continued use of the website following revisions constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the website or charitable donations shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, India.

8. Contact Information