Terms & Policies

📝 Terms & Policies

Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to Chetana Vikas (Chetana Apangmati Vikas Sanstha).
By accessing or using our website www.chetanavikas.in, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Policies. Please read them carefully before using our website, services, or submitting any information.

1. About Us

Chetana Vikas (Chetana Apangmati Vikas Sanstha) is a registered non-profit organization working for the education, vocational training, and rehabilitation of children and adults with special needs.
We aim to empower individuals with intellectual, hearing, and developmental disabilities through education, therapy, and skill development.

2. Use of Website

• The website is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
  
  

• You may browse, download, or share information only for non-commercial use.
  
  

• You agree not to misuse the content, images, or materials on this website in any manner that violates applicable laws or our rights.
  
  

• Any unauthorized attempt to alter, hack, or misuse this website is strictly prohibited.
  
  

3. Information Accuracy

We strive to ensure that all information provided on this website — including about our programs, initiatives, or activities — is accurate and up to date.
However, Chetana Vikas does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or absolute accuracy of the content. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.

4. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us.
When you contact us, fill out a form, or share information through this website, we may collect limited personal details such as your name, contact number, email address, or student-related data.
We use this information only for communication, record keeping, and educational or administrative purposes related to our institution.

We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to any third party, except:

• When required by law or government authorities
  
  

• When necessary to provide educational or rehabilitation services (e.g., with government schemes like The National Trust, Niramaya, etc.)
  
  

For any data-related concerns, you may write to: info@chetanavikas.in 

5. Media and Photography Consent

By participating in our programs or events, parents or guardians agree that photographs or short video clips of students may be used for documentation, awareness, and educational purposes — including our website, newsletters, or official reports — unless otherwise stated in writing.

6. Donations and Payments

• All donations made to Chetana Vikas are voluntary and non-refundable.
  
  

• Donation receipts are issued in compliance with Income Tax Act provisions.
  
  

• Donor information is used only for acknowledgment and accounting purposes.
  
  

• We do not store or process credit/debit card information on our website. Payments (if applicable) are processed through secure third-party gateways.
  
  

7. External Links

Our website may include links to other educational or governmental websites for your convenience.
Chetana Vikas is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, downloadable materials, and design — is the property of Chetana Apangmati Vikas Sanstha unless otherwise credited.
Reproduction or redistribution without our permission is prohibited.

9. Limitation of Liability

Chetana Vikas and its team shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this website or its content.
We make no warranties regarding uninterrupted access or error-free functionality of the website.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise or update our Terms & Policies from time to time.
All updates will be published on this page, and continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of such changes.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding our Terms and Policies, please contact:

Chetana Apangmati Vikas Sanstha
Kushtadham, Shenda Park, Tal. Karvir, Dist. Kolhapur-416012, Maharashtra, India
📧 Email: info@chetanavikas.in
🌐 Website: www.chetanavikas.in