Terms of Use

About Gram Vikas

Gram Vikas is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) headquartered in Odisha, India. We partner with rural communities to build capabilities, strengthen institutions, and mobilise resources for a dignified quality of life, focusing on water, livelihoods, sanitation, and education.

Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: All content on this website - including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and videos—is the property of Gram Vikas or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws.
• Ethical Image Use: We adhere to an Ethical Image Production & Use Policy. Many images on this site represent real individuals in partner villages who have provided informed consent. You may not download, redistribute, or modify these images for any purpose without explicit written permission from the Gram Vikas Communications Team.
• Limited License: You may view, download, and print materials for personal, non-commercial, and educational use only, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright notices.

User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to:

• Use the website for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose (e.g., misrepresenting your identity for donations).
• Interfere with the operation of the website or the servers that host it.
• Reproduce or exploit our content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
• Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data.

Donations and Payments

• Transparency: Donations made to Gram Vikas are utilized for our various rural development programs.
• Compliance: For Indian donors, providing Permanent Account Number (PAN) details is mandatory for the issuance of 80G tax-exemption certificates, as per Indian Income Tax laws.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., payment gateways or partner organisations). Gram Vikas does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

While we strive for accuracy, the information on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Gram Vikas makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information provided.

Limitation of Liability

Gram Vikas shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data or loss of profit.

Data Protection & Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy , which is updated to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we process your personal data.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha .

Changes to These Terms

Gram Vikas reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Address: Gram Vikas, Mohuda village, Ganjam, Odisha, 760002, India.

Email: media@gramvikas.org

Phone: +91-674-2596366