Please read these terms carefully before using our platform
Welcome to Rise Above Poverty. By accessing or using our website at riseabovepoverty.social (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Rise Above Poverty ("we," "us," or "our").
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Platform. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any amendments thereto.
These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy.
To use our Platform, you must:
By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to verify your eligibility and may request supporting documentation.
While browsing campaigns does not require an account, you must create an account to make donations or create fundraising campaigns.
You are responsible for:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities.
Important: Never share your account credentials with anyone. We will never ask for your password via email or phone.
Donations made through our Platform are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. You will receive a tax receipt via email after successful donation. We are registered as a charitable organization and hold valid 80G certification.
We ensure that donations are transferred directly to verified beneficiaries. A small platform fee (up to 5%) may be deducted to cover operational costs, payment gateway charges, and platform maintenance. The exact fee structure will be displayed before you complete your donation.
By making a donation, you acknowledge that you are making a voluntary contribution and understand that all donations are final, subject to our Refund Policy.
To create a fundraising campaign, you must:
All campaigns undergo a thorough verification process before going live. We reserve the right to reject, suspend, or remove any campaign that does not meet our guidelines or appears fraudulent. The verification process typically takes 24-48 hours.
As a campaign organizer, you agree to:
Funds raised through campaigns will be transferred to the beneficiary's verified bank account. Withdrawal requests are processed within 7-10 business days after verification. We reserve the right to hold or return funds if fraud or misrepresentation is suspected.
You may not use the Platform to:
Create fake campaigns, provide false information, or misrepresent facts
Engage in money laundering, terrorism financing, or any illegal activities
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or exploit vulnerabilities in the Platform
Send spam, phishing attempts, or unsolicited commercial communications
Violate intellectual property rights or post copyrighted material without permission
Post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory
Create multiple accounts to circumvent our policies or manipulate the platform
Warning: Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension or termination and may be reported to law enforcement authorities.
All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is owned by or licensed to Rise Above Poverty and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
When you create a campaign or post content on our Platform, you:
"Rise Above Poverty" and our logo are trademarks of our organization. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING:
Information provided on the Platform is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals regarding your specific situation.
For medical fundraising campaigns, we verify documents to the best of our ability but do not provide medical advice or guarantee treatment outcomes. Donors should make their own assessment before contributing.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
Rise Above Poverty, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ₹1,000, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rise Above Poverty, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use or misuse of the Platform
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party
Content you post on the Platform, including campaigns
Misrepresentation or fraud in connection with any campaign
Misuse of donated funds
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Platform.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@riseabovepoverty.social. Upon termination, you will no longer have access to your account or any associated data.
Upon termination:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City], India for the resolution of any disputes.
In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms:
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rise Above Poverty regarding the use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or by posting a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or technical failures.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
General Inquiries
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Rise Above Poverty
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We strive to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST).
For urgent matters related to active campaigns or donations, please mark your email subject with [URGENT].
BY USING OUR PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.