Aspects of Donations to Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Swami Shukdevanand Trust (SST)
1) Introduction
This document outlines the different aspects under which you may make donations or contribute financially through https://parmarth.org, SST’s mobile site, applications, and other digital or communication platforms under Swami Shukdevanand Trust, Rishikesh.
By donating through any of these platforms, you agree to the aspects of donations stated below.
2) Access and use of mediums for donations
Donations to Swami Shukdevanand Trust can be made through:
a) One-time donations
b) Recurring or monthly donations
c) Program or event-specific contributions
d) Special cause-based or campaign donations
All donations are voluntary and non-refundable (except in case of double payment at the same time due to technical mistake of payment gateway).
Donors are requested to ensure the correctness of all entered details — including name, contact information, transaction amount, and purpose of donation— prior to submission.
3) Privacy and Data Protection
All personal and financial information collected through parmarth.org is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Swami Shukdevanand Trust does not receive or store sensitive payment details such as credit/debit card numbers or CVV codes.
Certain limited information related to donors may be securely shared with authorized payment processors or banking partners solely for completing your transaction.
By making a donation, you consent to the lawful use of your information for record-keeping, communication, and statutory reporting.
4) Confirmation and Receipts of Donations
Upon successful completion of your donation:
- You will receive an on-screen confirmation and/or an email acknowledgment.
- An official donation receipt (which may be eligible for tax exemption under applicable Indian laws) will be issued in your name.
- For recurring donations, receipts may be issued monthly or annually, depending on the selected mode.
Please ensure that your email and contact details are entered accurately to receive confirmations and receipts promptly.
5) Communication with donors
By donating, you consent to receive relevant updates, newsletters, or communications from Swami Shukdevanand Trust regarding:
- The general report containing Ashram’s initiatives, impact and utilization of donations
- Upcoming events, seva opportunities, or humanitarian campaigns
- Festival messages or spiritual content
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time through the unsubscribe link or by contacting our team.
6) Use of Donations
All contributions made to Swami Shukdevanand Trust are used solely for charitable, spiritual, environmental, or humanitarian purposes in alignment with the organization’s mission.
Funds may be allocated across projects or activities based on current needs and priorities, unless specifically earmarked by the donor for a designated cause.
7) Exemptions under Income Tax and FCRA
Donations to SST are exempt under section 80G of Income Tax Act. We are permitted to accept foreign cash contributions also, having been certified under FCRA. As per the latest directions and regulatory guidelines, Swami Shukdevanand Trust is currently not accepting any online foreign donations until further notice.
All online contributions must therefore be made in Indian Rupees (INR) from Indian bank accounts or sources in compliance with applicable laws.
8) Third-Party Payment Services
Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
While these gateways comply with global data security standards, Swami Shukdevanand Trust is not responsible for any technical failure, unauthorized access, cyber crimes or errors occurring on third-party gateways.
Donors are encouraged to use trusted devices and stable internet connections while making payments.
9) Legal Entity
All donations are received and processed by:
Swami Shukdevanand Trust
Swargashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India,
which is a registered charitable trust under Indian Trust Act, 1882.
10) Limitation of Liability
Swami Shukdevanand Trust endeavors to ensure a smooth, secure donation experience.
However, the organization shall not be liable for:
- Any technical failures or delays in transaction processing.
- Unauthorized use of payment instruments, or any cyber crime.
- Any indirect or consequential damages arising out of such events.
11) Contents and Intellectual Property
All contents, designs, and materials on parmarth.org — including texts, images, logos, and videos — are the property of Swami Shukdevanand Trust or its licensors.
They may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
12) Updates
These aspects of donations were last updated on October 14, 2025, and supersede any prior versions.
Swami Shukdevanand Trust reserves the right to modify these aspects at any time. Continued use of our donation services implies acceptance of the revised aspects.