The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and relevance, the Foundation does not guarantee completeness or continuous availability of content.
The Foundation shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on website information or from technical disruptions beyond its control.
Limitation of Liability
The Foundation shall not be responsible for losses arising from:
- Payment gateway or banking failures
- Transaction declines by financial institutions
- Technical issues or service interruptions beyond reasonable control
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These policies shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
Severability
If any provision of these policies is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Transparency & Impact
Distinct Steps Foundation
Distinct Steps Foundation is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to it.
Governance & Compliance
The Foundation operates in compliance with applicable laws governing charitable and not-for-profit organisations in India. Governance mechanisms are in place to ensure oversight, ethical conduct, and statutory compliance.
Financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and are subject to audit and review as required by law.
Utilisation of Funds
Donations, grants, and contributions received by the Foundation are utilised towards its charitable programs and permissible administrative expenses.
The Foundation endeavours to respect donor intent while ensuring that funds are deployed in a manner consistent with:
- The Foundation’s stated objectives
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Programmatic and operational considerations
Impact & Reporting
The Foundation undertakes periodic assessment of its programs to understand outputs and outcomes. Impact reporting may include qualitative narratives and quantitative indicators aligned with program goals.
Such reporting is intended to provide transparency and insight and does not constitute a guarantee of specific outcomes.
Donor Privacy & Communication
The Foundation respects donor privacy and confidentiality. Donor information is used solely for official communication, compliance, and reporting purposes.
Donors may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
Ethical Practices
Distinct Steps Foundation follows ethical fundraising and operational practices and endeavours to represent its activities and impact accurately and responsibly.
Annual Report Closing Line
Distinct Steps Foundation remains committed to transparency, accountability, and meaningful impact, guided by its charitable purpose and public trust.