Terms & Conditions

Effective date: 8 July 2026  ·  Alorah Foundation, registered charitable trust (Reg No. 4/82/2026)

1. Who we are

Alorah Foundation (“the Trust”, “we”, “us”) is a public charitable trust registered in Tamil Nadu, India (Reg No. 4/82/2026; PAN AAMTA4503G), approved under Section 80G (AAMTA4503GF20261) and registered under Section 12AB (AAMTA4503GE20261) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The website alorah.org (“the Website”) is owned and operated by the Trust.

2. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing the Website or making a donation to the Trust, you agree to these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Refund & Cancellation Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

3. Donations

• All donations are voluntary contributions to the charitable objects of the Trust. Nothing on this Website is a sale of goods or services, and no goods or services are provided in exchange for a donation.
• Donations may be made by bank transfer (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS), UPI, cheque/DD, or any online payment method offered on the Website (including cards and net banking through our payment gateway partner, when available).
• Unless you direct a donation to a specific open project, donations are applied to the Trust’s general charitable fund. If a directed project becomes fully funded or cannot proceed, the Trust may apply the balance to a similar charitable purpose.
• Donations are acknowledged with an official receipt carrying a unique Donation ID after the payment is verified against our bank records.

4. 80G tax benefit and donor information

• Donations to the Trust are eligible for deduction under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961, subject to the limits and conditions of that Act.
• To issue your 80G receipt and to report donations in Form 10BD (and issue Form 10BE), we are required to collect your full name, PAN (or Aadhaar), and address. You are responsible for the accuracy of the details you provide; receipts are issued from the information you submit.
• Tax benefit depends on your own tax situation; please consult your tax advisor.

5. Foreign contributions (FCRA)

The Trust is not registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and therefore accepts donations only from Indian citizens and Indian entities, from Indian bank accounts. By donating you confirm that your contribution is not a “foreign contribution” under FCRA. Any donation found to be a foreign contribution will be returned.

6. Use of the Website

• You agree not to misuse the Website, attempt unauthorised access, submit false information, or use it for any unlawful purpose.
• Content on the Website (text, photographs, the Alorah name and phoenix logo) belongs to the Trust or its licensors and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission.
• Project details, funding figures, and timelines are published in good faith and updated as work progresses.

7. Limitation of liability

The Website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Trust is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the Website, including interruptions, errors, or third-party payment systems. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under Indian law.

8. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute relating to the Website or donations made through it.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The version published on this page, with its effective date, is the version in force. Questions about these terms can be sent to the contact below.