Terms & Conditions

By accessing the Umeed website (umeedngo.org) or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. About Umeed

Umeed — A Drop of Hope is a registered non-profit organisation (Reg. No. S/792/Distt. South/2012) operating under the Societies Registration Act XXI, 1860. Our mission is to provide education, dignity, and opportunity to underprivileged children across India.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its related systems.
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy any content from this website without prior written permission.

3. Donations

All donations made through this website are voluntary and non-refundable unless processed in error. Umeed will use donations exclusively for its charitable programmes. Donors will receive an 80G tax exemption certificate where applicable under Indian income tax law.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, photographs, graphics, and the Umeed name and logo — is the intellectual property of Umeed NGO or its contributors, and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.

5. Volunteer and Internship Applications

Submitting an application through this website does not guarantee placement. Umeed reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its discretion. Volunteers and interns are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, Umeed makes no guarantee regarding the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content.

7. Limitation of Liability

Umeed shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on any information provided herein.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Umeed has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

For any queries regarding these Terms:
Umeed — A Drop of Hope
Khanpur, New Delhi — 110062
info@umeedngo.org  |  +91 9650918653