Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Welcome to the website of SFA Foundation ("SFA Foundation", "we", "our", or "us").

By accessing our website, making a donation, subscribing to monthly giving, volunteering, or using any of our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue the use of our website.

1. About SFA Foundation

SFA Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, feeding, sterilization, vaccination, shelter, and overall welfare of stray and abandoned animals across India.

The information provided on this website is intended to educate, raise awareness, and facilitate charitable support for our animal welfare initiatives.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or making a donation, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

• The information you provide is accurate and complete.

• You are legally authorized to make the payment or donation.

3. Donations

All donations made through our website are voluntary contributions made to support the charitable objectives of SFA Foundation.

Donations may be made as:

• One-time donations

• Monthly recurring donations (subscriptions)

• Campaign-specific donations

• General donations

SFA Foundation reserves the right to allocate donations where they are needed most unless a specific restricted campaign has been expressly stated.

The photographs, videos, rescue stories, and campaigns displayed on this website are representative of the work carried out by SFA Foundation. While every effort is made to utilize donations for the intended cause, operational requirements may require funds to be redirected to similar animal welfare activities that align with our charitable mission.

4. Monthly Giving (Recurring Donations)

If you choose a monthly donation:

• Your selected donation amount will be automatically charged each month using your authorized payment method.

• You may cancel your recurring donation at any time through the payment gateway or by contacting SFA Foundation.

• Cancellation will stop future donations only and does not refund previously processed donations.

• Failed or declined payments may result in automatic suspension of your recurring donation until payment is successfully completed.

5. Donation Confirmation

After a successful donation:

• A confirmation message will appear on the website.

• A donation acknowledgement or receipt may be sent to your registered email address, if provided.

• If your bank account has been charged but you do not receive confirmation, please contact us with your transaction details.

6. Refund Policy

As donations are voluntary charitable contributions, they are generally non-refundable.

Refund requests may only be considered in exceptional circumstances, including:

• Duplicate donations

• Technical payment errors

• Unauthorized transactions verified by the payment provider

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the transaction along with relevant payment information.

Refund approval remains solely at the discretion of SFA Foundation after verification.

7. Payment Processing

All online donations are processed securely through authorized third-party payment gateways.

SFA Foundation does not collect or store your debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, banking passwords, or other sensitive payment credentials.

Payments are also subject to the terms and conditions of the respective payment gateway or financial institution.

8. Tax Benefits

If SFA Foundation is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, eligible donors may claim applicable tax benefits in accordance with Indian law.

Tax receipts will be issued only after successful verification of the donor information required under applicable regulations.

9. Use of Website

You agree not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or servers.

• Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful software.

• Interfere with the security or functionality of the website.

• Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent activity.

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content without prior written permission.

10. Intellectual Property

All content available on this website, including but not limited to:

• Logos

• Photographs

• Videos

• Graphics

• Text

• Campaign material

• Website design

is the intellectual property of SFA Foundation or is used with appropriate authorization.

No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, or commercially used without prior written consent.

11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party services including payment gateways, social media platforms, or external websites.

SFA Foundation is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of any third-party service.

13. Limitation of Liability

While SFA Foundation strives to maintain accurate information and uninterrupted website access, we do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free from technical issues.

SFA Foundation shall not be liable for:

• Website downtime

• Technical failures

• Internet interruptions

• Banking or payment gateway delays

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website

14. Changes to These Terms

SFA Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Any updates will be published on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts where SFA Foundation is registered.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or your donation, please contact SFA Foundation through the contact details provided on our website.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all genuine enquiries promptly.