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This agreement (the “Agreement” or “Terms”) is a legally binding contract between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Go Dharmic, including its legally registered entities in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States (collectively, “Go Dharmic,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the website located at https://godharmic.com/ (the “Website”), including all content, services, and donation functionalities offered.
By accessing, Browse, donating through, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the Website.
Go Dharmic operates this Website exclusively as a non-profit, charitable platform. The Website is intended to provide information about our humanitarian work and to facilitate voluntary Donations. We do not offer, sell, or lease any commercial goods or services. Any financial transaction made through the Website is considered a charitable Donation and not a purchase or commercial transaction.
By using this Website, you represent, warrant, and covenant that:
4.1. Use of Donations: All Donations will be used to further Go Dharmic’s charitable mission. Unless a Donation is made in response to a specific Campaign and explicitly designated as “restricted” for that Campaign, Go Dharmic reserves the right to allocate the funds to its general fund or to another program area where the need is greatest. This ensures that we can respond effectively to urgent humanitarian crises and operational needs.
4.2. Donation Processing: Donations made through the Website are processed by secure Third-Party Payment Gateways. Go Dharmic is not responsible for the performance or security of these external gateways. While we select reputable providers, we expressly disclaim liability for any errors, processing delays, data breaches, or other issues arising from their systems. We do not store your full credit card or bank account details on our servers.
4.3. Recurring Donations: If you choose to make a recurring Donation, you authorize Go Dharmic and its Third-Party Payment Gateway to charge your selected payment method automatically at the frequency and amount you have specified until you cancel your authorization. You may cancel your recurring Donation at any time by contacting us at info@godharmic.com.
4.4. Donation Cancellation and Refund Policy: Go Dharmic operates under a strict no-refund policy for Donations. However, in cases of demonstrable error, such as an accidental duplicate transaction or an incorrect amount being charged, we may consider a refund at our sole discretion. To be considered, you must: a. Notify us in writing at info@godharmic.com within two (2) working days of the transaction. b. Provide irrefutable proof of the erroneous deduction (e.g., a bank statement or transaction confirmation). c. Return the original donation receipt if one has been issued to you. d. Acknowledge that a refund is not possible if a tax exemption certificate (such as an 80G certificate in India) has already been issued for the Donation, as this would violate tax regulations. Any approved refunds will be processed within approximately 7-10 working days. International refunds may be subject to longer processing times and currency conversion fees for which Go Dharmic is not responsible. The decision of Go Dharmic on any refund request shall be final and binding.
All Content on the Website, including but not limited to the Go Dharmic name, logo, trademarks, service marks, campaign names, text, graphics, images, and software, is the exclusive property of Go Dharmic or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes only. Under this license, you may not:
As a condition of your use of the Website, you agree not to engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, or otherwise objectionable. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Go Dharmic reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action, including terminating your access to the Website and reporting you to law enforcement authorities, for any violation of these provisions.
Should you submit any User Content to us, you grant Go Dharmic a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media for any purpose related to our charitable mission, including for promotional and fundraising activities. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the User Content that you post and that its use by Go Dharmic will not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party.
8.1. No Warranties: The Website and its Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Go Dharmic disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
8.2. Information Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on our Website. Content may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. We reserve the right to make corrections, modifications, or changes at any time without notice.
8.3. Third-Party Links: The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. Go Dharmic has no control over the content of these external sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
8.4. Limitation of Liability: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GO DHARMIC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, THAT RESULT FROM: (a) YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE; (b) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES; (c) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (d) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE; OR (e) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND ALL THEORIES OF LIABILITY, WILL BE LIMITED TO AND WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATIONS YOU HAVE MADE TO GO DHARMIC IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Go Dharmic, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website’s Content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
The following clauses apply specifically to Users based on their jurisdiction. In case of a conflict between these clauses and the general terms, these jurisdiction-specific clauses shall prevail.
For any questions, concerns, legal notices, or requests related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: info@godharmic.com
India Office: Go Dharmic Foundation 802 Lilamani Corporate Heights, New Vadaj, Ahmedabad – 380013, Gujarat, India
UK Office: Go Dharmic Suite 119C, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH, United Kingdom
US Office: Go Dharmic Inc. 112 Parkside Blvd, Port Wentworth, GA 31407, United States
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Go Dharmic, along with its registered charitable entities in the United Kingdom, United States, and India (collectively, “Go Dharmic,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our donors, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors (“you” or “your”).
This Global Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have regarding your information. This Policy applies to all information collected through our website (https://godharmic.com/) (the “Website”), as well as through offline interactions such as events, mail, or phone calls.
By using our Website or otherwise providing us with your information, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Website or provide us with your information.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information to operate effectively and provide you with the best possible experience when you engage with our mission. The type of information we collect depends on the nature of your interaction with us.
2.1. Personal Data You Provide Directly:
Identity and Contact Data: Your full name, email address, postal address, phone number, and salutation.
Financial Data: Bank account or payment card details when you make a donation. Please note, this information is collected directly by our secure third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
Donation History: Records of your donations, including the amount, date, and campaign you supported.
Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving communications from us, as well as any correspondence you send to us (e.g., emails, feedback, testimonials).
Volunteer Data: Information you provide when applying to volunteer, which may include your skills, availability, and emergency contact details.
Tax Information: Information required to process tax-related documentation, such as your PAN card number (in India for 80G receipts) or a Gift Aid declaration (in the UK).
2.2. Data We Collect Automatically (Technical Data):
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time and duration of your visit, and the referring website.
Device and Browser Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, time zone setting, and general geographic location. This data is collected through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. (Please see Section 6 for our Cookie Policy).
2.3. Data From Third-Party Sources: We may occasionally receive information about you from third-party sources, such as public databases, social media platforms (if you interact with our official pages), or third-party fundraising platforms that you have used to donate to Go Dharmic. We only use this data in accordance with this Policy.
3. How and Why We Use Your Information (Legal Basis for Processing)
We only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Our legal basis for processing your data depends on the purpose of the processing:
To Process Your Donations and Maintain Records (Performance of a Contract / Legal Obligation): We use your identity, contact, and financial data to process your generous donations, issue receipts, and maintain financial records required by law in our operating jurisdictions (e.g., for tax, accounting, and audit purposes).
To Communicate with You (Consent / Legitimate Interest):
We use your contact details to send you updates about our campaigns, newsletters, and fundraising appeals, where you have given us explicit consent to do so.
We may also send you essential administrative communications (e.g., donation confirmations, updates to our terms) based on our legitimate interest in keeping you informed about our relationship. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
To Administer and Improve Our Website and Services (Legitimate Interest): We analyze technical and usage data to administer our Website, protect it against fraud, understand how our supporters engage with our content, and improve the user experience.
To Comply with Legal and Regulatory Obligations (Legal Obligation): We may be required to process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as fraud prevention, anti-money laundering checks, responding to law enforcement requests, or fulfilling our obligations to charity regulators.
For Fundraising and Supporter Engagement (Legitimate Interest): We may analyze supporter data to better understand our donor base, allowing us to tailor our fundraising efforts and communications to be more effective and relevant.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
The trust of our supporters is paramount. We adhere to a strict policy regarding data sharing:
WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, OR LEASE YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. EVER.
We only share your information with trusted third parties who act as our service providers, under strict contractual terms, for the purposes outlined below:
Payment Processors: To securely process your donations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay).
IT and Cloud Service Providers: To host our Website, store our data securely, and manage our operational systems (e.g., cloud hosting providers, email service providers).
Analytics and Marketing Partners: To help us understand website traffic and manage our communications (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually forbidden from using your data for their own purposes.
Government and Legal Authorities: Where required by law or a court order, we may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, regulators (e.g., the Charity Commission in the UK, the IRS in the US), or other public authorities.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies—small text files placed on your device—to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide a good experience, improve our site, and understand user behaviour. We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website to function (e.g., enabling secure logins and donation processing).
Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: Allow the Website to remember choices you make (e.g., language or region) to provide a more personal experience.
Upon your first visit to our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to place non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We have implemented robust technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
Encryption: Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data transmitted to and from our Website.
Access Control: Limiting access to personal data to only those employees, volunteers, and contractors who have a legitimate business need to know.
Regular Audits: Periodically reviewing our information collection, storage, and processing practices.
Vendor Vetting: Ensuring our third-party service providers adhere to high standards of data security and privacy.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Go Dharmic operates globally, which means your personal data may be processed in countries outside of your country of residence (e.g., data from a UK donor may be processed by a service provider based in the US). We ensure that any such transfers are lawful and that your data is protected to the standard required by applicable data protection laws, such as through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or by ensuring the recipient country has an “adequacy” decision.
8. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, financial and donation records are typically kept for 6-7 years to comply with tax and audit laws. Data held based on your consent for marketing will be kept until you withdraw that consent.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you have specific rights concerning your personal data. We are committed to upholding these rights for all our supporters.
9.1. General Rights (Applicable to all):
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
9.2. For Residents of the UK and European Economic Area (under GDPR):
Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): To request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: To request a halt on the processing of your data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: To object to our processing of your data (e.g., for direct marketing).
9.3. For Residents of California (under CCPA/CPRA):
Right to Know: To know what personal information is being collected, used, shared, or sold.
Right to Delete: To request the deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: To direct us not to sell or share your personal information. (Note: Go Dharmic does not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA).
Right to Correct: To request the correction of inaccurate personal information.
9.4. For Residents of India (under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023):
Right to Access Information: To obtain a summary of the personal data being processed.
Right to Correction and Erasure: To request the correction or erasure of your personal data.
Right of Grievance Redressal: To have readily available means of registering a grievance.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Team at info@godharmic.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law after verifying your identity.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Attn: Privacy Team, Go Dharmic Email: info@godharmic.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:
UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
India: Data Protection Board of India
USA: Your State’s Attorney General or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
ACT NOW
Our campaign ‘Go Plant-Based’ focuses on using plant-based products in our daily lives. It reduces the load on natural resources like air, water, and land.
Select one of the following options to our Go Plant-Based Campaign
1. Vegetarian
2. Vegan
#VeganByChoice
Some facts and figures :
Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual’s carbon footprint from food by up to 73 percent.
The global contribution of animal farming to GHG emissions is agreed to be 14.5% more than the direct emissions from all transport combined. – The Vegan Society
Rearing livestock doesn’t just produce a lot of greenhouse gases – it has other impacts on the environment too. Every kilogram of beef produced requires around 15,400 liters of water, according to a report from UNESCO’s Institute for Water Education.
PROBLEM
The animal agriculture industry plays a major role in dietary greenhouse gas emissions across the world. Overwhelming evidence from studies across the world regarding climate change suggests that from production to consumption the impact is great.
There are so many causes. From the land to foster animals, land to grow vegetation exclusively for livestock consumption, air pollution because of methane gas released by animals, and water pollution due to the excretion and improper discard of animal waste.
Apart from fostering, the meat food waste emits more CO2 in the atmosphere when left untreated. Experts believe that animal agriculture is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, greater than all the transportation systems of the world combined.
Some facts and figures:
-The Environmental Protection Agency states that raising animals for food is the number-one source of water pollution.
-United Nations states that the meat, egg, and dairy industries account for about 65 per cent of worldwide nitrous oxide emissions.
-An Oxford University study, published in the journal Climatic Change, shows that meat-eaters are responsible for almost twice as many dietary greenhouse-gas emissions per day as vegetarians and about two and a half times as many as vegans.
-According to studies, animal agriculture globally, is the single largest component responsible for maximum methane gas release in the atmosphere.
-The meat industry is directly responsible for 85 per cent of all soil erosion in the U.S, states PETA.
Choosing an animal-based diet is often the elephant in the room. It is often overlooked as we as a global community are working to curb climate change
Turning to a plant-based diet is an easy fix.
Solution
With evolving technology, we surely have got many options to choose from on how we wish to travel for work or to the nearest stores for respective reasons.
The small decisions that we make on a day-to-day basis, actually determines the kind of climate we experience over a period of time.
Hence here are some options which can have a big impact if all of us do our bit towards it.
-Shift to fuel-less travel options like cycling or walking to your workplace or nearest grocery store whenever possible.
-Increase the use of public transport.
-Opting for sharing/pooling options while travelling with friends or family.
PROBLEM
The air pollution caused by the transport industry is an alarming situation globally.
Amongst all kinds of transport means, road transport is the largest contributor to global warming. Usage of petroleum, oil and fossil fuels for transportation emits various gases that concerns our environment.
Out of the six gases which are formally identified by the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) , three of them are related to the transport sector. They are – carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxides. Emission of all three gases acts as a significant contributor to global warming.
There are various factors under transportation that determine the air pollution caused by it. Here are a few of them :
1. Excessive use of vehicle
2. Evolving technology
3. Poor maintenance of vehicles
4. Usage of substitute fuels instead of the ones set out by the Environment Board of a particular city/state.
Transport industry is one of the major contributors of producing greenhouse gases, especially in countries like the UK and the US.
Facts and Figures:
One of the reports from BBC states that –
The average petrol car on the road in the UK produces the equivalent of 180g of CO2 every kilometre, while a diesel car produces 173g of CO2/km.
In the US the average passenger vehicle on the road releases 650g of CO2/km. Generally, the larger the car, the higher the emissions.
CO2 emissions from passenger transport vary significantly depending on the transport mode. Passenger cars are a major polluter, accounting for 60.7% of total CO2 emissions from road transport.
SOLUTION
We can opt for options which are environment friendly. When we consume less electricity, we reduce polluting carbon emissions that is caused because of the release of toxic fuels burnt due to electricity generation.
A simple change in our behaviour can help us save the environment. These changes are simple as:
FACTS
–Reducing your PC monitor brightness from 100% to 70% can save up to 20% of the energy the monitor uses. (Harvard)
-Mobile phone chargers, laptop docking stations and some desktop printers use energy regardless of whether they are charging or not because the voltage transformers on the plug consume energy. This is known as electrical leakage.
-A 15-second lift journey consumes as much energy as a 60W light bulb does in an hour states Cambridge University.
-If you ensure that just 4 lights around your workspace are switched off every night, each year you could:
-According to Energy Saving Trust, turning off unneeded lights could remove 171 kg (376 lb) of CO2 emissions per year.
-A single light left on overnight over a year accounts for as much greenhouse gas as a car drive from Cambridge to Paris. – University of Cambridge
-Nearly 50% of the CO2 emissions produced by the UK come from heating and cooling in buildings. – States Carbon Trust
PROBLEM
The cost of generating electricity is the largest component of the price of electricity. – U.S Energy Information Administration
!! The UK wastes £170 million a year by leaving lights on unnecessarily states Energy Saving Trust, UK !!
Roughly 50 devices and appliances in the typical American household are always drawing power, even when they appear to be off, estimates Alan Meier, a senior scientist at the Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab.
More than often, we tend to neglect and leave lights and switches on when not in use. This negligence results in the over-consumption of electricity which contributes significantly to carbon emissions that harm the environment.
About a quarter of all residential energy consumption is used on devices in idle power mode, according to a study of Northern California by the Natural Resources Defense Council. This means that devices that are “off” or in standby or sleep mode can use up to the equivalent of 50 large power plants’ worth of electricity and cost more than $19 billion in electricity bills every year.
The environmental cost this takes is – overall electricity production represents about 37 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, one of the main contributors to climate change.
There are various factors that affect energy consumption. Some of these are:
DID YOU KNOW?
Electric power lines and other distribution infrastructure also have a footprint!
Electricity transmission lines and the distribution infrastructure that carries electricity from power plants to customers also have environmental effects. Most transmission lines are above ground on large towers. The towers and power lines alter the visual landscape, especially when they pass through undeveloped areas. Vegetation near power lines may be disturbed and may have to be continually managed to keep it away from the power lines. These activities can affect native plant populations and wildlife. Power lines can be placed underground, but it is a more expensive option and usually not done outside of urban areas.
Source – U.S Energy Information Administration
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