Refund Policy

1. Scope

This Refund Policy applies to all online payments, including donations, membership registrations, event registrations, and other payments made to Vishwa Gau Raksha Trust through our website or authorized payment channels.

2. Donations

• All donations are voluntary contributions made in support of the Trust's charitable activities.
• Donations are generally non-refundable.
• If a donation has been made accidentally or duplicated due to a payment error, the donor may request a refund.
• Refund requests should be submitted as soon as possible after the transaction.

3. Membership Registration Fees

• Membership registration fees are generally non-refundable once the application has been processed.
• If a payment is duplicated or fails due to a technical issue, the Trust may process a refund after verification.
• The Trust reserves the right to reject refund requests where membership services have already been provided.

4. Event Registration Fees

Event registration refunds are subject to the specific terms mentioned during registration.

• Refund requests must be submitted within the specified period, if applicable.
• Refund eligibility depends upon the event's cancellation and refund terms.

5. Refund Processing

• Refund requests must be submitted through our official contact channels.
• The Trust may request payment proof or additional verification before processing a refund.
• Approved refunds will be credited through the original payment method wherever possible.
• Refund processing may take 7–14 working days, depending on the payment gateway and banking institution.

6. Exceptional Circumstances

In exceptional cases such as duplicate transactions, technical payment failures, or other unforeseen circumstances, the Trust may review refund requests individually and process refunds at its sole discretion after appropriate verification.

7. Fraud Prevention

The Trust reserves the right to reject refund requests if fraudulent activity, misuse of payment systems, or false claims are suspected. Appropriate verification may be conducted before approving any refund.

8. Changes to this Policy

Vishwa Gau Raksha Trust reserves the right to update or modify this Refund Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon publication on the website.