Terms And Conditions - Empower Trust

Effective Date: February 1st, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or (the "Website")"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website. Empower Trust ("the Trust") reserves the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Nature of the Trust

Empower Trust is a registered Indian Public Charitable Trust dedicated to: Biodiversity Conservation: Protecting natural habitats, wetlands, and avian life. Community Development: Empowering marginalized communities through Health, Education, Skill development, and Livelihood support programmes.

3. Use of Content & Intellectual Property

Ownership: All content on this Website, including text, logos, photographs of biodiversity, and project reports, is the intellectual property of Empower Trust or its licensors.
Limited License: You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial, and educational use only. Any reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without express written consent from the Trust is strictly prohibited.
Delhi Bird Photographers (DBP): Images contributed by the DBP community are subject to the specific copyrights of the respective photographers.

4. Donation Terms

Accuracy: When making a donation, you agree to provide accurate and complete information, including your PAN Card details (mandatory for Indian donors to receive 80G tax benefits).
Usage: The Trust will use your donation at its discretion to further its charitable objectives.
Refunds: Donations are subject to our Donation Refund Policy. Please refer to that specific document for details on eligibility and timelines.
Security: Payments are processed via secure third-party gateways. The Trust does not store your credit card or net banking credentials or the data provided.

5. Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:

Use the Website for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
Interfere with the operation of the Website or its servers.
Scrape, data-mine, or harvest information from our community or biodiversity records without permission.
Post defamatory or offensive comments on any interactive sections of the Website.

6. Limitation of Liability

The information on this Website is provided for general awareness. While we strive for accuracy, Empower Trust does not guarantee that the content is error-free or complete. The Trust shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising out of your use of the Website or participation in our volunteer programs.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., environmental research portals or partner NGOs). We do not control or endorse the content or policies of these third-party websites.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Indian Government. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Address: 270/A, First floor, Patparganj, Mayur Vihar Phase -1, Delhi - 110091

Email: info@empower-trust.org

Phone: +91-9910850144