Effective Date: 20th November 2025 Organization: Smiling Furs (A Non-Profit Organization) Website: smilingfurs.com
Welcome to the Smiling Furs website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Non-Profit Status and Donations
Smiling Furs is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare.
- Purpose of Donations: Funds raised through donations are used exclusively to support our charitable mission, including animal rescue, medical care, feeding, and operational costs.
- Tax Exemptions: Donations made within India may qualify for tax exemption under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act. Donors are responsible for ensuring they provide the necessary details (such as PAN) to receive tax receipts.
- Non-Refundable: All donations made to Smiling Furs are non-refundable. Once a donation is processed, it is considered a contribution to the mission and cannot be returned.
3. Adoption and Volunteering Processes
- Application is Not a Guarantee: Submitting an adoption or volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance. Smiling Furs reserves the right to approve or deny any application based on the best interests of the animals and the organization’s needs, at its sole discretion.
- Commitment: By entering the adoption or foster process, applicants acknowledge and agree to abide by all requirements, screenings, interviews, and contracts as set forth by Smiling Furs.
- Truthfulness: All information provided in applications must be truthful and accurate. Misrepresentation may result in the immediate termination of the application process.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: The content, logos, graphics, text, images, and other materials on the smilingfurs.com website, including the name “Smiling Furs,” are the property of Smiling Furs or its content suppliers and are protected by Indian and international copyright laws.
- Use: You may access the content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without prior written permission from Smiling Furs or Kritesh Abhishek.
5. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer
- Information Accuracy: While we strive to ensure that the information on this website is correct, Smiling Furs does not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
- No Veterinary Advice: Any health information provided on this website regarding animal care is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding an animal’s medical condition.
- External Links: Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. Smiling Furs has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or related to the use of this website or these Terms.
7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice before any new terms take effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
8. Contact Information
Questions about the Terms and Conditions should be sent to us at info@smilingfurs.com.