1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Public Care Trust website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About Public Care Trust

Public Care Trust is a registered charitable organization dedicated to:

• Providing comprehensive support to widows in the community
• Offering skill development and training programs
• Administering scholarship programs for education
• Delivering health services and support
• Providing financial aid to families in need

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Learning about our programs and services
• Making donations to support our charitable work
• Submitting partnership inquiries
• Accessing information about our initiatives
• Contacting us for support or information

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape, mine, or collect data through automated means
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content

4. Donations

4.1 Voluntary Contributions

All donations made through our website are voluntary contributions to support our charitable activities. By making a donation, you acknowledge that funds will be used to further our mission as determined by our board of trustees.

4.2 Use of Funds

Public Care Trust reserves the right to use donations where they are most needed, unless the donation is made for a specific program. We are committed to using funds efficiently and transparently for our stated charitable purposes.

4.3 Tax Receipts

Tax exemption certificates under Section 80G will be provided for eligible donations as per Indian Income Tax regulations. It is your responsibility to consult with tax professionals regarding the deductibility of donations.

4.4 Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment gateway PhonePe to process donations. You agree to their terms and conditions when making a payment. All transactions are subject to verification and fraud detection.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Public Care Trust or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our written permission.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Public Care Trust shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our website or services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Public Care Trust, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of our website.

11. Partnership Inquiries

By submitting a partnership inquiry through our website, you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate and complete. We reserve the right to accept or decline partnership opportunities at our discretion. Submission of an inquiry does not create any binding agreement or obligation.

12. Modification of Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time without prior notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the website without liability.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms and Conditions.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

15. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the dispute may be resolved through mediation or arbitration before resorting to litigation.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Public Care Trust regarding your use of our website and services.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: