The terms governing your use of the Oorja Social Foundation website and services
Last updated: 2 July 2026Welcome to Oorja Social Foundation ("Oorja", "we", "us" or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website oorjasocialfoundation.org (the "Website") and any related services, including donations and volunteer registration. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.
By accessing, browsing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Website is provided for informational and charitable purposes, to share information about our mission, programs and activities, and to enable donations and volunteer engagement. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by, any third party.
You specifically agree not to:
Donations made to Oorja Social Foundation are voluntary contributions in support of our charitable objectives. By making a donation, you confirm that you are using your own funds and are legally authorised to make the contribution.
If you register to volunteer with us, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to conduct yourself professionally and respectfully while representing or working with the Foundation. Registration as a volunteer does not create any employment relationship, and volunteers are not entitled to any wages, benefits or compensation unless expressly agreed in writing. We reserve the right to accept or decline any volunteer application, and to discontinue any volunteer engagement, at our discretion. Volunteers are expected to comply with our policies, including those relating to the safety and dignity of beneficiaries.
All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, the "Oorja" name and logo, images, photographs, illustrations, icons, and the design and layout of the Website — is the property of Oorja Social Foundation or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws of India. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial and informational purposes only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or otherwise commercially exploit any content from this Website without our prior written permission. Unauthorised use of our name, logo or content may violate applicable laws.
You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide to us through the Website — including through contact forms, donation processes and volunteer registration — is accurate, current and complete. You agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, misleading or that infringes the rights of others. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with your interactions with us and for all activity carried out under your details.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources, including payment gateways, social media platforms and partner organisations, provided for your convenience. These links do not signify our endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices or availability of any third-party websites. Accessing any linked website is done at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
The Website and all information, content and materials on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of the information for any purpose. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free, or that it will be free of viruses or other harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Oorja Social Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website or any content, services or links provided on it. This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, loss of profits, or damage resulting from reliance on information obtained through the Website.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Oorja Social Foundation and its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in that Policy.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from the remaining Terms, which shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us: