Welcome to Global Education and Charitable Trust (GEKCT). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and participation in our organization.

By accessing our website, joining as a volunteer or team member, or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

Global Education and Charitable Trust (GEKCT) is a registered non-profit organization established on February 28, 2024, under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950. We are dedicated to:

• Providing quality education to underprivileged children and adults
• Girl child education support and empowerment
• Skills development and vocational training
• Animal welfare and rescue initiatives
• Elderly care and assistance programs
• Environmental conservation and sustainability efforts
• Community development and social welfare

Our organization operates with transparency, integrity, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our communities. We are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and primarily serve the Ahmedabad district and surrounding areas.

Volunteer and Team Member Responsibilities

As a volunteer or team member of GEKCT, you agree to:

• Act in accordance with our mission, vision, and core values
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information about beneficiaries, donors, and organizational matters
• Follow all safety guidelines, protocols, and legal requirements
• Treat all beneficiaries, fellow volunteers, team members, and stakeholders with respect and dignity
• Attend scheduled meetings, training sessions, and activities when committed
• Report any concerns, safety issues, or violations to appropriate personnel immediately
• Use organization resources (funds, materials, equipment) responsibly and only for intended purposes
• Represent GEKCT professionally in all interactions and communications
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Code of Conduct

All members and volunteers must adhere to our Code of Conduct, which includes:

• Respect and Dignity: Treating everyone with respect, regardless of background, religion, caste, gender, or economic status
• Professional Boundaries: Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with beneficiaries and colleagues
• Non-Discrimination: Not engaging in any form of discriminatory behavior, harassment, or abuse
• Privacy Protection: Protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of all beneficiaries, especially children and vulnerable populations
• Resource Management: Using organization resources responsibly and transparently
• Conflict of Interest: Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest and avoiding personal gain from organizational activities
• Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality of all sensitive information unless disclosure is legally required
• Child Protection: Following strict child protection policies and reporting any concerns immediately

We are committed to protecting your personal information. Our data collection and processing practices are governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
• Professional information (skills, availability, experience)
• Emergency contact information
• Photographs (with your explicit consent)
• Social media links (if provided voluntarily)

We may use your information for promotional and awareness purposes, but only with your explicit consent. This includes:

• Team member spotlights on our website and social media
• Event photos and videos (with your permission)
• Success stories and testimonials
• Recruitment and awareness campaigns

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other materials, is the property of Global Education and Charitable Trust (GEKCT) or our content suppliers and is protected by Indian copyright laws and international copyright treaties.

When you share content with us (photos, videos, written materials, testimonials), you grant GEKCT a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for our charitable purposes, including but not limited to:

• Promotional and awareness campaigns
• Website and social media content
• Annual reports and publications
• Fundraising materials
• Educational and informational purposes

This license is subject to your privacy preferences and consent. You retain ownership of your content and may revoke this license at any time by contacting us.

You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

Donation Terms

• All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise specified
• Donations are used for charitable purposes as per our mission and objectives
• We maintain transparency in financial reporting and provide regular updates on fund utilization
• Donors may request information about how their donations are being used
• Tax benefits may be available for donations as per applicable Indian tax laws (80G, etc.)
• We issue receipts for all donations for tax and record-keeping purposes

Financial Transparency

GEKCT is committed to financial transparency and accountability. We:

• Maintain accurate financial records as required by law
• Conduct regular audits of our financial activities
• Publish annual reports on our activities and fund utilization
• Ensure that administrative costs are kept to a minimum
• Use funds primarily for program activities and beneficiary support

GEKCT, its trustees, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Your participation in our programs or activities
• Any errors or omissions in our content
• Any interruption or cessation of our services
• Any loss of data or information

We provide our services on an "as is" basis and make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of our services. Participation in our activities is at your own risk.

Either party may terminate the volunteer or membership relationship at any time with reasonable notice. Upon termination:

• Your access to internal systems will be revoked
• We will stop using your information for promotional purposes
• You may request deletion of your personal data
• Any confidential information must be returned or destroyed

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our website.

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: