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Donor Policy & Payment Gateway Policy

EMPOWER TRUST Donor Policy and Payment Gateway Policy


I. Donations / Corporate CSR Funds to EMPOWER TRUST


All payments made to EMPOWER TRUST shall comply with applicable legal provisions including Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Guidelines, the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.


  • 1. Domestic donations must be made in INR.
  • 2. Foreign contributions must comply with FCRA regulations.
  • 3. Accepted payment methods include:

    • 1. Bank Transfer (NEFT / RTGS)
    • 2. Online Payment Gateway (Razorpay, PayPal, Cards, Wallets)
    • 3. UPI Payments (BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)
    • 4. Cheque Payments

  • All donations are voluntary and used for charitable purposes only.
  • Donors are responsible for providing accurate payment information.
  • EMPOWER TRUST reserves the right to accept or reject donations in compliance with legal regulations.

II. Payment Gateway Policy


A. Payment Security

EMPOWER TRUST ensures secure transactions through trusted payment gateways that comply with RBI Guidelines and IT Act, 2000. Sensitive financial information is handled securely using industry-standard encryption protocols.


  • 1. All financial data is securely processed by authorized payment gateways.
  • 2. EMPOWER TRUST does not store card details, CVV, or passwords.
  • 3. All transactions are protected using secure encryption technologies.

B. Refund and Cancellation Policy

  • 1. All donations are non-refundable.
  • 2. Refunds may only be considered in case of verified technical errors.
  • 3. Donors must provide documentary evidence for refund requests.
  • 4. Refund requests must be submitted within seven working days.
  • 5. EMPOWER TRUST utilizes donations strictly for charitable initiatives.

III. Legal Compliance & CSR Donations


EMPOWER TRUST welcomes Corporate CSR and individual donations to support its mission of empowering marginalized communities through education and social initiatives.


  • 1. CSR donations comply with Companies Act, 2013 and related regulations.
  • 2. Eligible donors receive tax benefits under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.
  • 3. Donation receipts will be issued within five working days.
  • 4. All donations must be made in the name of EMPOWER TRUST.

Contact Information


EMPOWER TRUST
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 9789213167
Website: https://empowertrust.org.in