Terms & Conditions

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website of Centre for Education Developmental Research and Action (“CEDRA”) at https://cedra-ngo.vercel.app, or by making a donation or submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue your use of this website immediately.

2Trust Identity & Statutory Governance

CEDRA is a non-governmental, non-profit public charitable trust registered in 1995 under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 (Registration No. E-4801, Kheda, Gujarat).

3Use of Website & Permitted Conduct

Users agree to access and utilize the CEDRA website solely for legitimate informational, research, charitable, and donor engagement purposes. You agree NOT to:

• Use the website in any manner that impairs, disables, overburdens, or damages our web infrastructure.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, server accounts, or connected databases.
• Transmit or inject any viruses, worms, malware, trojan horses, or destructive computer code.
• Use automated web crawlers, scrapers, or extraction tools for bulk commercial redistribution without written authorization.
• Falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or representation on behalf of CEDRA or its Board of Trustees.

4Intellectual Property & Research Citations

All contents published on this website—including research monographs, socio-economic impact studies conducted in collaboration with institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, annual audited reports, documentary videos, field photographs, infographics, and brand logos—are protected under Indian and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

5Voluntary Donations & Section 80G Tax Deductions

All contributions made to CEDRA are voluntary charitable donations dedicated to grassroots social upliftment, drinking water plants, skill development, health camps, and environmental afforestation in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

• PAN Requirement: In accordance with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) regulations, Indian taxpayers must provide a valid PAN to claim Section 80G deductions under Form 10BD/10BE.
• Statutory Compliance: Registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, Income Tax Section 12A & 80G, NITI Aayog NGO Darpan, and MCA Form CSR-1.
• Refund Conditions: For details on accidental donation reversals and 80G revocation, please refer to our Donation Refund Policy.

6Third-Party Links & CSR Partners

This website may contain links or references to third-party websites, including CSR corporate partner portals (e.g. Cairn/Vedanta, HelpAge India, Quest Alliance) and government databases (e.g. NGO Darpan).

These links are provided solely for transparency and institutional reference. CEDRA does not control, endorse, or accept liability for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external websites.

7Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

This website and all published materials are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

8Governing Law & Dispute Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, including the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

Any legal action, dispute, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.