Terms & Conditions
UNDERTAKING FOR PLACING ORDER OF BOOKS FOR GENERAL DONATION
I, the undersigned, hereby declare and agree to the following terms and conditions regarding the distribution and handling
of books provided by the PrashantAdvait Foundation/Foundation/PAF:
A. I declare and represent that I will make it clear to the people to whom I am donating the books that I am not
representing the Foundation and I am not at all involved in the functioning and any other activity of the
Foundation.
B. I declare and represent that I will not violate any of the Intellectual Property of the PAF/ ACHARYA
PRASHANT including but not limited to adulteration in content of books, catalogs, pamphlets, e-books, posters,
banners, flyers or e- materials in any form or manner.
C. I declare and represent that I will not create any social media account/ YouTube channel/ twitter handle etc., in
the name of PrashantAdvait Foundation/ Acharya Prashant, in full or in part. I will not violate the Intellectual
Property rights of the PrashantAdvait Foundation/ Acharya Prashant from any social media account in any form
or manner.
D. I declare and represent that I will not approach any other institution/ college/ society etc. as a representative of
the Foundation.
E. I declare and represent that the books provided by the FOUNDATION shall be donated directly to the people
and under no circumstances the books can be sold/distributed to any store or shop of commercial nature or
otherwise through the offline or online mode.
F. I hereby declare and acknowledge that if the books purchased from the PrashantAdvait Foundation are intended
to be placed in a reading library—where they will be made available solely for free reading and not for sale—
then the full responsibility for establishing, maintaining, and operating such a library shall rest entirely with me.
I agree that the PrashantAdvait Foundation shall bear no liability whatsoever for any expenses incurred,
operational matters, permissions required, or issues arising from the use of the books in such a setting. I also
undertake to abide by all the laws/rules/regulations including but not limited laws/rules/regulations pertaining
to setting up and running the library, I fully understand that Foundation has no role in the same.
G. I declare and represent that I understand that delivery may take approximately 15 days, depending on the
location, and in some cases may exceed this time. I declare and represent that the contribution as made with the
Foundation prior to the delivery of books for donation, is on a non-refundable basis. In the case of delay in
delivery or non-delivery due to some unforeseen circumstances, I can't seek partial or full refund. Foundation
may at its own discretion refund the partial or full amount, however foundation may take a decision in this
regard in the cases of non-delivery including the decision of sending the different books of equal value.
H. I declare and represent that I understand and agree that in exceptional cases, some of the books placed for order
may be unavailable at the time of final dispatch. I understand and agree and provide my consent that PAF may
replace the unavailable books with other available books of equal value and quantity in the final order at the
time of final dispatch.
I. I declare and represent that I acknowledge that the order will be processed only after the full contribution amount
has been received.
J. I declare and represent that in rare cases where some of the ordered books are unavailable at the time of dispatch,
they will be replaced with other books of equal value.
K. I declare and represent that I acknowledge that PAF has a strict no-refund policy. I declare and represent that
any grievances regarding damaged or deficient books are required to be reported by me, within 48 hours of
receipt of the damaged or deficient shipment, along with the relevant proof. PAF will carefully review the matter
by verifying all available records, including data from the warehouse and delivery partner, to arrive at a fair and
informed decision including [if any] about the quantum of the amount to be refunded, which shall be the final
decision about the issue . I declare that I understand and agree that PAF’s decision in this regard shall be final
and binding.
L. I declare and represent that I will abide by all the laws/rules & regulations of all the authorities for the donation
of the books. I agree and declare that I will sensibly choose the location for the donation of the books. I agree
and declare that while choosing a location for the donation of the books, I will avoid sensitive areas, especially
but not limited to religious places, places which are Communally charged, sensitive places, and during religious
events or any place where local resistance is anticipated. I declare and represent that I will not donate the books
at religious congregations which are likely to be vulnerable to riots, violence. I agree and declare that I shall not
in any circumstances whatsoever hold rallies/marches/processions in public places in the name of PAF or
Acharya Prashant.
M. I declare and represent that I will not accept any donations/contributions etc. in the name of PAF. If any
person/volunteer wants to contribute to the PAF, I will inform him/her/them to go through the official channel
of PAF, ie, website/App etc.
N. I declare and represent that I shall not be directly or indirectly involved in any print media/mass media/social
media or hold or give any interviews which in any manner represent my affiliation/association directly or
indirectly with PAF/Acharya Prashant.
O. I declare and represent that the permission to donate books does not establish an Agency, Employment,
Partnership relationship nor create any fiduciary relationship for any purpose whatsoever between me and PAF.
P. I declare and represent that I will not approach institutions, organizations, or individuals for donating the books
of PAF claiming affiliation or association with PAF or Acharya Prashant in any capacity whatsoever without
seeking prior permission in writing. I also acknowledge and declare that I will not engage in donating the books
in any public event without the prior permission of the PAF.
Q. I declare and represent that due to circumstances of force majeure, i.e. events beyond control, including, but not
limited to war or threat of war, terrorist activities, political instabilities, riots, civil war, industrial conflicts,
strike, demonstrations, lockout, lockdown, natural or nuclear disasters, evacuation, closing of airports, technical
problems or transportation accidents, acts or decrees of the government, fire, casualty, flood, earthquake,
epidemic, pandemic, destruction of its facilities, insurrection, materials unavailability, or any other cause(s)
beyond the reasonable control of PAF and as a result thereof if I have suffered any loss or damage of any kind
whatsoever including bodily injury, I will not hold PAF liable for any losses or damages incurred by me or my
associates/affiliates in that regard.
R. I declare and represent that I undertake to indemnify and keep PAF/Acharya Prashant indemnified always
against any actions, claims, complaints, liability, suits, notices, loss etc. occasioned due to my donation of the
Books of the PAF, including Social Media activities or breach of any the terms of the declaration. I also
undertake to indemnify and keep PAF/ Acharya Prashant indemnified against any part of tax liability which I
am required to pay to any authority including but not limited to any GST payment which I am liable to pay. I
also undertake to indemnify and keep PAF indemnified always against any improper declaration to the
authorities, which leads to any notice/liability on PAF/ Acharya Prashant. I undertake to indemnify and keep
PAF/ Acharya Prashant indemnified always against any actions, claims, complaints, liability, suits, notices, loss
etc. occasioned due to my donation of books or breach of any of the terms of the declaration which have led to
the use of the name of PAF/Acharya Prashant on any platforms including but not limited to mass media/social
media/print media.
S. I declare and represent that I will act as per the guidelines/directions provided by the Foundation members at
the time of briefing or otherwise and any non-adherence to the said guidelines/directions can lead to immediate
termination/cancellation of permission to donate the books of the PAF.
T. I declare and represent that PrashantAdvait Foundation (PAF) reserves the right to revise, amend, or update the
terms of this undertaking including the annexures at its sole discretion. In the event of any such revision, I
undertake to review, sign, and adhere to the updated terms as a condition for the continuation of my permission
to donate the books. Failure or refusal to comply with the revised undertaking/annexures shall entitle PAF to
suspend, terminate, or cancel my authorization and account, and to cease providing books with immediate effect,
without any obligation to provide prior notice or justification.
U. I further declare and represent that I shall obtain prior written consent from PAF for any event where book
donation is proposed. I shall furnish all necessary information as may be required by PAF in the prescribed
format. Books shall be issued for the event only upon approval of the submitted details by PAF.
V. I declare and represent that I will not be using the books for any other purpose other than at the event for which
I have received the approval. And after getting the approval, I will be required to sign the declaration in the
format given by the PAF. Only after such a declaration has been signed, I will receive the books.
W. I declare and undertake to comply fully with all directions, instructions, undertakings, and declarations issued
by authorized representatives of PAF. I understand and accept that any violation or non-compliance may result
in appropriate action being initiated by PAF, including legal remedies as available under applicable law.