Terms & Conditions for Impactify.ngo
Effective Date: 06-04-2025
Welcome to Impactify.ngo (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our crowdfunding platform available at www.impactify.ngo (“Platform”). By using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Impactify.ngo, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as any applicable laws, rules, and regulations of India. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Platform.
2. About Impactify.ngo
Impactify.ngo is a crowdfunding platform that helps nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and grassroots NGOs raise funds for social impact projects. We provide an online platform where organizations can create and launch fundraising campaigns and engage with potential donors.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming legally binding contracts under Indian law to use the Platform. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind the organization to these Terms.
4. Registration and Account Security
To submit a project, raise funds, or donate on Impactify.ngo, you must create an account. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
5. Submitting Projects
To submit a project for fundraising on Impactify.ngo, you must:
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Be a registered nonprofit organization, social enterprise, or NGO with a legitimate cause.
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Provide detailed information about the project, including objectives, funding goals, project timeline, and other relevant details.
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Ensure that your project complies with Indian laws, including laws related to charitable donations, fundraising, and tax regulations.
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Confirm that all funds raised will be used solely for the purposes stated in the project.
Impactify.ngo reserves the right to approve or reject any project submission at its sole discretion. Projects deemed inappropriate, fraudulent, or in violation of these Terms will be removed.
6. Fundraising Campaigns
Once your project is approved, it will be live on the platform, and you can begin accepting donations. You can track your fundraising progress and engage with donors. All donations are made through the Platform’s secure payment gateway.
Impactify.ngo does not guarantee that you will reach your fundraising goal, and we are not responsible for the success or failure of any individual campaign.
7. Donations
Donations made through the Impactify.ngo platform are voluntary and non-refundable. By making a donation, donors agree to contribute to the project and understand that they will not receive any goods or services in return unless otherwise stated by the organization. Donations will be processed through our secure payment gateway and are subject to the payment processor’s terms and conditions.
Donors are encouraged to verify the legitimacy of the project before making any donation. Impactify.ngo is not responsible for any disputes that arise between donors and project creators regarding the use of funds.
8. Payment and Processing Fees
Impactify.ngo charges a processing fee for each donation made through the platform. This fee covers transaction costs and platform maintenance. The fee structure will be communicated to you during the registration process, and it will vary depending on the payment method chosen.
In addition to the platform’s fees, payment gateways may charge their own processing fees. These charges are typically borne by the project creators or donors and will be detailed at the time of the transaction.
9. Fund Disbursement
Once a campaign is successfully funded, the raised amount (minus applicable fees) will be transferred to the bank account or payment details provided by the project creator. Transfers will be made in Indian Rupees (INR), and the project creator is responsible for all tax-related obligations in India, including income tax and GST.
10. Project Transparency and Updates
Project creators are required to provide regular updates on the progress of their projects, including the use of funds raised. You must maintain transparency about the impact of donations and report on the completion of project milestones. Failure to provide updates or use funds for their intended purposes may result in the suspension of your account.
11. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
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Post or promote projects that violate Indian laws, including laws concerning fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
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Use the Platform for illegal activities, including fundraising for criminal organizations or unlawful causes.
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Engage in discriminatory practices or promote hate speech, violence, or any content that is offensive, harmful, or violates the rights of others.
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Impersonate another person or entity, or provide false or misleading information during registration or fundraising.
Impactify.ngo reserves the right to remove any project or user account found to be in violation of these Terms.
12. Intellectual Property
All content, logos, trademarks, and intellectual property displayed on the Platform are the property of Impactify.ngo or its licensors. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Platform without prior written permission.
13. Limitation of Liability
While Impactify.ngo strives to provide a safe and secure platform, we cannot guarantee that the Platform will always be available or error-free. We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities that arise from the use of the Platform, including errors in project details, technical failures, or disputes between donors and project creators.
14. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Impactify.ngo, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the Platform, including any violation of these Terms.
15. Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The venue for arbitration shall be in [Your City], India.
17. Modifications to Terms
Impactify.ngo reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated to you via email or through a notification on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes will constitute acceptance of the new Terms.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Impactify.ngo
Email: contact.impactifyngo@gmail.com
Website: www.impactify.ngo