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Please read these terms carefully before using our website or making a donation. By accessing Baby Smile Foundation's platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last Updated: June 15, 2025

Important: These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Baby Smile Foundation. By using this website or making a donation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

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Introduction & Acceptance

Welcome to the official website of Baby Smile Foundation(hereinafter referred to as "the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at www.babysmilefoundation.org, by making a donation, or by volunteering with us in any capacity, you ("User," "you," or "your") unconditionally agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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Who We Are

Baby Smile Foundation is a registered charitable trust operating under the laws of India, dedicated to the welfare of children in need — providing emergency medical support, education, nutrition, and shelter. Our registrations include:

  • Trust Registration Certificate (Maharashtra)
  • 12A Income Tax Exemption Registration
  • 80G Tax Deduction Certificate for Donors
  • MSME Udyam Registration
  • PAN: AAOCB7482N

We operate from: R NO 402, 4th Floor, A Wing, Uttam Smruti, Behind SMG School, Diwa, Thane, Maharashtra — 400612. You may contact us at admin@babysmilefoundation.org or +91 77384 54619.

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Use of Website

Our website is intended solely for lawful and personal use in support of charitable activities. You agree to use this site only for purposes that are permitted by these Terms and applicable laws or regulations.

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any server, database, or network connected to this site.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, resell, or exploit any portion of the website without our express written permission.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from this website without prior consent.
  • Upload or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or in violation of any law.
  • Impersonate Baby Smile Foundation or any of its members, trustees, or representatives.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to any user who violates these terms, without notice or liability.

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Donation Policy

All donations made to Baby Smile Foundation are voluntary contributions intended to support our charitable programs. By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • Payment Processing: All online donations are securely processed via Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. Baby Smile Foundation does not store your card or bank details on our servers.
  • Minimum Donation: There is no minimum donation amount. We gratefully accept any contribution.
  • 80G Tax Receipts: Donors who provide a valid PAN number will receive an official 80G tax receipt via email. This entitles individual donors to a 50% deduction on the donated amount under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
  • Use of Funds: All donations are used exclusively for the charitable programs and operations of Baby Smile Foundation. We do not share or divert funds to unrelated causes.
  • Currency: All transactions are processed in Indian Rupees (INR).
  • Receipts: A payment confirmation will be sent to the email address provided at the time of donation.
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Refund & Return Policy

We support a 7-day refund policy for donations under valid circumstances.

While online donations are generally voluntary contributions to support our child welfare programs, we offer a 7-day return policy in cases where the donation was made due to a valid reason. A refund request can be initiated under the following conditions:

  • Technical Errors: Duplicate transactions, system failures, or card processing errors where funds were deducted multiple times.
  • Unauthorized Transactions: Unauthorized use of your payment instrument or card without your knowledge/consent.
  • Unintended Donation: Accidental errors in entering the donation amount (e.g., typing an extra zero).

To request a return or refund, you must contact us at admin@babysmilefoundation.org within 7 days of the transaction date. Please include the transaction details, receipt, and a valid explanation of the reason. All requests will be reviewed and verified, and approved refunds will be processed back to the original payment source within 5-7 business days, minus payment gateway fees.

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User Responsibilities

As a user of this website, you are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all information you provide (name, email, phone, PAN) is accurate and truthful.
  • Maintaining the security of any account credentials or access details you use on this site.
  • All activities that occur through your use of the website.
  • Compliance with all applicable local, state, and national laws while using this website.

If you believe your account or personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at admin@babysmilefoundation.org.

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Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, images, logos, icons, graphics, audio clips, video, and software — is the exclusive intellectual property of Baby Smile Foundation or its licensed content providers and is protected under applicable Indian and international copyright laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes in support of our mission, provided you:

  • Do not remove any copyright or trademark notices.
  • Do not use the content for commercial gain or resale.
  • Do not modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the content.

Any other use of our content without prior written consent from Baby Smile Foundation is strictly prohibited and may attract legal action.

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Privacy & Data Collection

Baby Smile Foundation respects your privacy. When you use our website or make a donation, we may collect the following information:

  • Full Name — for donation records and receipts.
  • Email Address — for transaction confirmations and 80G receipts.
  • Phone Number — for verification and follow-up communication.
  • PAN Number (optional) — solely for generating 80G tax certificates; never shared with third parties.
  • Payment Information — handled exclusively by Razorpay; we never store card or bank details.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. Your data is used exclusively to fulfil the purposes stated above. You may request deletion of your data at any time by writing to admin@babysmilefoundation.org.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Baby Smile Foundation does not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • The information on the website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date at all times.
  • External links on our website lead to safe or appropriate third-party content.

We make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, but we cannot guarantee that the site will always be available or free from technical issues. Use of the website is entirely at your own risk.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Baby Smile Foundation and its trustees, members, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.
  • Loss of data, revenue, goodwill, or any other intangible losses resulting from use of the website.
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided on this website.
  • Unauthorised access to your personal information not caused by our negligence.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the damage is based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

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Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maharashtra, India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Thane, Maharashtra, India. By using this website, you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

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Contact for Legal Queries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms and Conditions, please reach out to us:

Baby Smile Foundation
R NO 402, 4th Floor, A Wing, Uttam Smruti,
Behind SMG School, Diwa, Thane,
Maharashtra — 400612

We aim to respond to all legal queries within 5 business days.

These Terms & Conditions were last updated on June 15, 2025.

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