Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarkadhish Seva Trust, ISKCON Amravati

1. Sacred Offering Acceptance

• All donations are received as voluntary service (seva) to Lord Krishna, not commercial transactions.

• By donating, you acknowledge this as a religious contribution, not a purchase.

2. Safety & Security Protocols

• Payment Security:

  • SSL-encrypted transactions (PCI-DSS compliant)

  • No storage of credit card details (processed via RBI-approved gateways)

• Donor Privacy:

  • Personal data protected under IT Act, 2000 and GDPR (for international donors)

  • Zero sharing with third parties except for:

    • Tax authorities (80G compliance)

    • ISKCON Governing Body Commission audits

3. Non-Refundable Nature

• Donations are irrevocable once utilized for:

  • Deity worship (bhoga, ārati)

  • Prasadam distribution

  • Temple maintenance

• Exceptions:

  • Technical errors (duplicate transactions) – report within 24 hours

  • Fraudulent charges – must provide FIR copy

4. Tax Deduction (80G)

• Eligible for 50% tax exemption under Income Tax Act, 1961.

• Receipts issued within 15 days (digital default, physical on request).

5. Liability Limitations

• ISKCON Amravati is not liable for:

  • Bank processing delays/failures

  • Donor errors in amount/currency entry

  • Force majeure events (natural disasters, cyberattacks)

6. Prohibited Donations

• Funds from illegal/unethical sources

• Anonymous donations >₹2,000 (per FCRA guidelines)

• Conditional donations violating ISKCON’s spiritual principles

7. Children’s Safety

• Minors (<18) require parental consent for online donations.

8. Dispute Resolution

• All conflicts governed by Amravati jurisdiction courts.

• Mediation via ISKCON’s Grievance Committee first.

9. Policy Updates

• Revised terms will be:

  • Emailed to registered donors