Agreements & terms

1. Nature of the Partnership

By accepting these terms, the Registered Entity ("Vendor") enters into a Principal-to-Principal relationship with Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform"). The Vendor is acting as an official Implementation Partner executing charitable Sevas. This agreement does not create an employer-employee or joint-venture relationship.

2. Financial Terms & Escrow (The Grant Model)

• Escrow: The Platform holds donor funds in escrow. No advance payments will be issued.
• Payout Structure: Upon successful SLA verification, the Platform will disburse 92% of the Seva unit cost to the Vendor as a Charitable Grant for program implementation. The Platform retains 8% as an operational and technology fee.
• Tax Compliance: As a registered NGO/Trust with valid PAN and NGO Darpan ID, the Vendor is solely responsible for its own Income Tax/GST filings. The Platform will not deduct TDS on charitable grants unless mandated by future statutory amendments.

3. The 24-Hour Digital Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• The Vendor must execute the Seva on the exact date requested by the Donor.
• Within 24 hours of execution, the Vendor must upload a continuous, unedited video to the Platform.
• Mandatory Elements: The video must contain embedded geo-tags (GPS), time-stamps, and feature a representative verbally stating the Donor's name and specific occasion.
• Forfeiture: Failure to meet this SLA gives the Platform the unilateral right to reject the proof and refund 100% of the funds to the Donor. The Vendor forfeits the payout in such cases.

4. Indemnification & Safety

The Vendor assumes total legal, physical, and financial liability for on-ground execution. For Annadanam or food distribution, the Vendor strictly indemnifies the Platform against any claims related to food safety, hygiene, or FSSAI violations.

5. DPDP Act & Data Usage

The Vendor consents to the Platform collecting and sharing geo-tagged media (photos/videos) publicly to prove execution to the Donor. The Vendor agrees to abide by the Platform's Privacy Policy under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

1. Nature of the Relationship (Commercial Contract)

By accepting these terms, the Individual ("Vendor") acknowledges they are acting strictly as an Independent Commercial Contractor / Supplier providing a service to Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform"). You are not a recognized NGO, and this does not constitute an employment relationship.

2. Financial Terms & Mandatory TDS Deduction

• Escrow: Funds are held by the Platform and are never disbursed as an advance.
• Payout Structure: Upon successful SLA verification, the Vendor is entitled to 92% of the Seva unit cost. The Platform retains 8% as a technology fee.
• Mandatory Taxation: Because this is a commercial service contract with an unregistered individual, the Platform is legally mandated to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act from the 92% payout before transferring funds to your personal bank account, whenever the payment crosses the limits set by law (currently ₹30,000 for a single payment or ₹1,00,000 in a financial year). The rate is 1%, or 20% if a valid PAN is not provided.
• Tax Liability: The Vendor is solely responsible for declaring this income in their personal Income Tax Returns (ITR).

3. The 24-Hour Digital Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• The Vendor must execute the service on the exact date requested by the Donor.
• Within 24 hours of execution, the Vendor must upload a continuous, unedited video with embedded geo-tags (GPS) and time-stamps.
• The Vendor must verbally state the Donor's name and specific occasion in the video.
• Failure to meet this standard will result in the rejection of proof, forfeiture of the payout, and a refund to the Donor.

4. Zero Solicitation & Anti-Fraud Policy

• No Cash Collection: The Vendor is strictly prohibited from using the Impact Weave brand name to solicit cash or direct donations from the public or the Platform's Donors.
• Any manipulation of GPS data, staging of fake distributions, or recycling old videos constitutes financial fraud and will result in a permanent ban and potential legal action.

5. Personal Liability & Indemnification

The Vendor executes these services at their own personal risk. The Vendor assumes 100% liability for food safety, hygiene, accidents, or municipal violations during execution, fully indemnifying Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress).

6. DPDP Act & KYC Consent

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, the Vendor explicitly consents to the Platform collecting their personal PAN Card and masked Aadhaar details (only the last four digits are visible) specifically for identity verification and mandatory TDS compliance filing with the Income Tax Department. The Platform does not collect or store full Aadhaar numbers.

1. Nature of the Relationship

By accepting these terms, the business (proprietorship, partnership, LLP, company or HUF) ("Vendor") acts as an independent Service Provider supplying goods and services to Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") for Sevas booked by Donors. This is a Principal-to-Principal commercial contract and does not create employment, agency, partnership or joint venture.

2. Financial Terms, Invoices & TDS

• Escrow: Donor funds are held by the Platform. No advance payments will be issued.
• Payout Structure: Upon successful SLA verification, the Vendor is entitled to 92% of the Seva unit cost. The Platform retains 8% as an operational and technology fee.
• TDS: The Platform will deduct TDS under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act whenever the payment crosses the limits set by law (currently ₹30,000 for a single payment or ₹1,00,000 in a financial year): 1% for proprietors and HUFs, 2% for firms, LLPs and companies, or 20% if a valid PAN is not provided. TDS certificates (Form 16A) will be issued once filed.
• GST & Invoices: A GST-registered Vendor will, on request, issue a valid tax invoice for each Seva. The Vendor is solely responsible for its own GST and Income Tax compliance. Prices on the Vendor's menu are treated as inclusive of all taxes.

3. The 24-Hour Digital Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• The Vendor must execute the Seva on the exact date and in the place requested by the Donor, in the quantity and quality listed on its menu.
• Within 24 hours of execution, the Vendor must upload, inside the Platform's app, a continuous, unedited video with embedded geo-tags (GPS) and time-stamps, in which a representative verbally states the Donor's name and specific occasion.
• Failure to meet this standard will result in the rejection of proof, forfeiture of the payout, and a refund to the Donor.

4. Food Safety, Licences & Liability

• A Vendor preparing or distributing food must hold a valid FSSAI licence or registration and follow its conditions. Other licences required for the Vendor's trade remain the Vendor's responsibility.
• The Vendor assumes full legal, physical and financial liability for its goods, staff, vehicles and on-ground execution, and indemnifies the Platform against any claim related to food safety, hygiene, accidents, labour or municipal violations.

5. Zero Solicitation & Anti-Fraud

• The Vendor shall not use the Impact Weave name to collect cash or donations from the public or from Donors, nor contact Donors to take bookings outside the Platform.
• Manipulating GPS data, staging distributions, or reusing old photos or videos is fraud and will result in a permanent ban, recovery of amounts paid and possible legal action.

6. DPDP Act & Data Usage

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, the Vendor consents to the Platform processing its business, PAN, GST, bank and contact details for verification, payouts and tax filing, and to geo-tagged media of the Seva being shown to the Donor and, without personal details of beneficiaries, on the Platform's website.

1. Nature of the Relationship (Pro-Bono)

• The Volunteer or Expert ("Contributor") acknowledges that their participation with Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") is strictly on a voluntary, unpaid, pro-bono basis.
• This Agreement does not constitute an employer-employee relationship, contract for services, or promise of future employment. The Contributor is not entitled to any wages, workers' compensation, medical benefits, or financial allowances from the Platform.

2. The Code of Conduct & Zero Solicitation

• Brand Representation: While participating in online or offline Sevas or wearing Impact Weave merchandise, the Contributor acts as an ambassador of the Platform and must conduct themselves with utmost dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
• Zero Cash Collection: The Contributor is strictly prohibited from soliciting or accepting offline cash donations, gifts, or favors from the public, beneficiaries, or executing NGOs on behalf of the Platform.
• Vulnerable Populations: The Contributor must strictly adhere to the Platform's child protection and elderly care guidelines, ensuring no physical or emotional harm comes to beneficiaries. No photos of minors may be taken or shared on personal social media without the Platform's written consent.

3. Confidentiality and Data Protection

• During the course of volunteering, the Contributor may have access to the personal data of Donors, other Volunteers, or Beneficiaries.
• The Contributor is bound by strict confidentiality and the DPDP Act, 2023. Sharing, copying, or using this data for personal or commercial gain is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate legal action.

4. Professional Liability Waiver (Experts & Knowledge Sharing)

If the Contributor provides expertise (such as financial awareness, career counselling, legal or technical advice) to beneficiaries, the Contributor provides this knowledge "as-is". The Platform bears no legal or financial liability for the outcomes of the advice, seminars, or knowledge shared by the Contributor.

5. Intellectual Property & Media Consent

• Assignment of Rights: If the Contributor creates educational materials or captures photographs or videos of a Seva for the Platform (including to fulfil the 24-Hour SLA), the Contributor assigns the copyright, or a royalty-free, permanent licence, of that media to Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress).
• Media Release: The Contributor consents to the Platform capturing their image, voice, or likeness during Seva execution and using this media for Donor reports, promotional materials, and social media without compensation.

6. Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver

• The Contributor acknowledges that ground-level activities (including food distribution, disaster relief, or travel) carry inherent physical risks.
• The Contributor assumes full personal responsibility for their health, safety, and personal property, and releases, indemnifies, and holds harmless Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress), its Directors and board members from liability, claims, or damages arising from injuries, illness, or property loss sustained during volunteer activities, to the extent permitted by law.

7. DPDP Act (Identity Verification)

The Contributor consents to the Platform collecting their masked Aadhaar (only the last four digits are visible), date of birth, emergency contact and contact details solely for identity verification, emergency contact routing, and internal safety audits. The Platform does not collect or store full Aadhaar numbers.

8. Termination

The Contributor may resign at any time by deleting their account. The Platform may dismiss any Contributor immediately, without warning, for violating this Code of Conduct or compromising the safety of a Seva.

1. Nature of the Platform

• Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") is a non-profit initiative functioning as an aggregator. We connect donors ("You") with verified local NGOs, individuals and businesses ("Vendors") to execute charitable services ("Sevas").
• The Platform acts as an escrow agent and technology facilitator, ensuring your funds are utilized strictly for the intended purpose.

2. Radical Transparency: The 92/8 Financial Split

• To maintain the technology infrastructure, verify vendors, and process payment gateway fees, the Platform retains an 8% operational fee on all donations.
• The remaining 92% is held securely in escrow and is disbursed directly to the ground-level Vendor only after they provide verified digital proof of Seva execution.

3. The SLA, Proof of Execution, and Refunds

• Proof Delivery: Within 24 hours of the scheduled Seva date, the Platform will deliver geo-tagged video and photographic proof to your account, and to your registered WhatsApp number and/or email where available.
• Vendor Failure: If a Vendor fails to execute the Seva, fails to verbally acknowledge your requested occasion, or provides fraudulent or unverifiable video proof, the Vendor forfeits their payout.
• Reallocation or Refund: In the event of Vendor failure, you will be notified immediately. You have the right to either (a) request a 100% refund of your donation to your original payment method, or (b) allow the Platform to reassign the Seva to a backup Vendor for execution within 48 hours.
• Force Majeure: Minor delays in Seva execution due to extreme weather, curfews, or local emergencies will be communicated to you, and the execution will be rescheduled to the earliest possible date.

4. 80G Tax Exemption Certificates

• 80G certificates can be issued only for monetary donations, and only while the Platform holds a valid registration under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The option to request one appears at checkout only when it is available.
• Mandatory Details: To claim an 80G deduction, you must provide a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) and residential address at the time of donation.
• Donor Responsibility: The Platform will file the statement of donations (Form 10BD) with the Income Tax Department based exactly on the PAN provided by you. The Platform is not liable for rejected tax claims resulting from incorrect PAN details entered during checkout. Certificates cannot be modified once filed with the government.
• Issuance Timeline: 80G certificates (Form 10BE) are generated and emailed to you as required by the Income Tax rules, by 31 May of the following financial year at the latest.

5. Privacy and DPDP Act Compliance

• By donating, you consent to the Platform collecting your contact and tax details. Your name and the specified occasion (e.g., "In memory of...") will be shared with the executing Vendor solely for the purpose of verbal acknowledgment in the proof video.
• Your contact information, payment details, and PAN will never be shared with the Vendor.
• All data is handled in strict accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

6. Non-Cancellation Policy

• Once a donation is successfully paid, it cannot be cancelled or refunded by the Donor unless the Vendor fails the execution SLA (Clause 3.3). You may ask to reschedule the Seva at least 3 days before its date.
• A seva that has not been paid yet can be cancelled from your account at any time.

1. Nature of the Donation (In-Kind / Material)

• The Donor voluntarily transfers ownership of the physical items ("Material") described in the submission form to Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") or its designated Beneficiaries without any expectation of financial compensation.
• The Platform acts as a logistical facilitator connecting surplus material with verified community needs.

2. No 80G Tax Exemption for Goods

• Under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, tax exemption certificates are issued strictly for monetary donations. In-kind donations (clothes, books, electronics and other goods) are not eligible for 80G tax receipts.
• The Platform will issue a digital "Certificate of Appreciation" for material donations, which holds no statutory tax value.

3. Quality, Safety, and Right to Reject

• Donor Warranty: The Donor warrants that the materials are hygienic, safe, non-hazardous, and legally owned by the Donor. Food items (dry rations) must not be expired. Electronics must be wiped of all personal data before handover.
• Right to Reject: The Platform and its assigned Volunteers or Vendors may inspect the items at pickup. If the items are soiled, broken, hazardous, or significantly different from the uploaded photographs, the pickup may be refused.

4. Liability & Logistics

• Transit Liability: While the Platform takes reasonable care during pickup and transit, it is not liable for accidental damage to the materials during transportation.
• Data on Devices: The Donor is fully responsible for erasing computing devices (laptops, phones). The Platform bears no liability for data breaches resulting from the Donor's failure to wipe their devices.

5. Final Allocation & Media Rights

• While the Platform tries to match materials to the Donor's preferred cause, the final allocation rests with the Platform based on real-time grassroots urgency.
• The Donor permits the Platform to photograph or video the handover and the beneficiary receiving the items for transparency reports and social media.

1. Nature of the Platform (No Guarantee of Funds)

• Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") operates as a digital aggregator connecting verified community needs with willing Donors.
• Submitting a request does not guarantee that the Platform will list the campaign, nor that Donors will fund it. The Platform bears no financial liability or obligation to fulfil unfunded requests.

2. Truthfulness & Anti-Fraud Policy

• The Beneficiary declares that all submitted stories, financial estimates, and photographs are accurate and current.
• The Platform may conduct physical ground verification or contact local authorities (e.g., the Ward or Village Secretariat) to verify the claim.
• Fabricated needs, forged documents, or inflated estimates are fraud. The Platform will immediately ban the Beneficiary and may report the incident to the police.

3. The 24-Hour Digital SLA & Audit Compliance

• If the request is funded, the Beneficiary will allow Impact Weave's verified Vendors or Volunteers onto the premises to execute the Seva.
• The Beneficiary consents to the execution being recorded on continuous, geo-tagged video for the Donor. Refusing video proof will cancel the Seva and the funds will be reallocated.

4. Material & Asset Ownership

• Physical assets provided (e.g., RO purifiers, smart boards) must remain at the designated location and may not be sold, scrapped, or relocated without the Platform's written permission.
• The Platform may conduct unannounced audits of donated assets for up to three (3) years after installation.

5. DPDP Act, 2023 & Media Consent

• Story & Image Usage: By submitting the form, the Beneficiary grants the Platform a royalty-free, worldwide licence to use the submitted photographs, written story, and organisation name on impactweave.com and associated social media for fundraising.
• The Platform acts as the Data Fiduciary. Personal identification data (such as the contact person's phone number and documents) is kept confidential and never displayed publicly.
• The Beneficiary may withdraw the request at any time before funds are deployed, and its campaign data will then be removed from the public portal.

1. Nature of Partnership & Platform Role

• This Agreement is entered into between Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") and the signing Educational Institution or Registered Alumni Association ("Institution").
• The Platform operates as a digital aggregator and escrow facilitator, providing campaign pages to help the Institution collect micro-infrastructure funds from its alumni network.

2. Financial Architecture & Escrow (The 92/8 Split)

• Platform Fee: To cover payment gateway costs, servers, receipt generation and NAAC / NBA financial report compilation, the Platform retains an 8% operational fee on all alumni contributions.
• Escrow Disbursement: The remaining 92% is held in escrow and disbursed to the Institution's registered bank account (or to the verified vendor supplying the asset) only when a campaign milestone is met, for example 100% of a smart classroom funded.

3. Infrastructure Execution & 24-Hour Digital SLA

• Proof of Utilisation: Alumni funds are restricted to the specific asset or scholarship campaigned for.
• Digital SLA: After receiving the funds and installing the asset (e.g., an RO water purifier), the Institution must upload a continuous, geo-tagged video within 24 hours of installation.
• Acknowledgment: The asset must bear a visible plaque or display acknowledging the alumni batch or donor (e.g., "Donated by the Class of 2010"), clearly visible in the video.

4. Accreditation Support (NAAC / NBA)

• The Platform will provide consolidated ledgers and transparency reports of alumni contributions at the end of the financial year, formatted for the Institution's Self-Study Report (SSR).
• 80G certificates for alumni are issued only where the Platform (or the Institution) holds a valid 80G registration at the time of the gift.

5. Intellectual Property & Brand Usage

• The Institution grants the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use its name, logo and campus imagery for its alumni campaign pages.
• The technology, codebase, design and the "Impact Weave" name remain the exclusive property of Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress); the Institution acquires no ownership rights by using the Platform.

6. Data Protection (DPDP Act, 2023) & Alumni Privacy

• The Platform is the Data Fiduciary for alumni personal and financial data.
• Alumni information shown on the Institution dashboard may be used only for academic or institutional updates and must never be sold or shared with marketers or political organisations.

7. Audit Rights & Fraud Prevention

• The Platform may physically verify installed assets against the submitted video proof.
• Using alumni funds for general expenses (salaries, electricity bills) instead of the campaigned asset is a breach of trust: the campaign is suspended and donors are informed.

1. Nature of the Platform & Statutory Compliance

• Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress) ("Platform") operates as a technology and execution aggregator, deploying the Company's ("Corporate Partner") funds through verified grassroots NGOs and vendors.
• Statutory CSR spend under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 is accepted only while the Platform holds the registrations it requires (including Form CSR-1); the current status of each registration is published on the CSR page and will be confirmed in the MoU.

2. Financial Architecture & Fund Utilisation

• Platform Escrow: All CSR and Employee Engagement funds are held in a project-specific escrow ledger.
• The 92/8 Split: The Platform retains an 8% project management and technology fee from the total committed budget. The remaining 92% is disbursed to ground-level vendors only after verification of the 24-Hour Digital SLA.
• No Advance Disbursements: The Platform does not release advance capital to unverified vendors.

3. Reporting, Auditing, and Transparency

• Digital Proof: For every unit of Seva executed, the Corporate Partner receives geo-tagged, time-stamped video and photographic proof, with a verbal acknowledgment of the Corporate Partner's brand or employee where requested.
• Fund Utilisation Certificate: The Platform will provide a Fund Utilisation Certificate, certified by its auditor, at the end of the financial year or project, for the Corporate Partner's CSR reporting.
• 80G for Employee Giving: Where the Platform holds 80G registration, it will file Form 10BD and issue Form 10BE certificates to participating employees, provided correct employee PAN details are submitted.

4. Co-Branding and Intellectual Property

• If the Corporate Partner opts for an employee engagement portal, the Platform grants a limited, revocable licence to co-brand specific screens (for example, the corporate logo beside Impact Weave).
• The Corporate Partner permits the Platform to display its logo in the "Our Trusted Partners" section of impactweave.com and in annual impact reports.
• The Platform's codebase, algorithms and 24-hour SLA architecture remain the exclusive intellectual property of Impact Weave Foundation (registration in progress).

5. Data Privacy & DPDP Act, 2023

• The Corporate Partner is the Data Fiduciary for its employees' personal data; the Platform acts as a Data Processor and uses employee PANs and emails only for 80G certificates and platform access.
• Employee data is never monetised, sold, or shared with executing vendors.

6. Termination & Reallocation of Funds

• If a vendor fails to execute a project, the Platform may immediately reallocate the funds to a verified backup vendor so the Corporate Partner's CSR timeline is met.
• On mutual termination of the MoU, unutilised funds in escrow (excluding the 8% fee on Sevas already executed) will be refunded to the Corporate Partner within 30 days.