1) We hereby certify that all the information provided in the GuideStar India Expression of Interest in Certification  form as well as the information provided and documents submitted by my organisation on www.guidestarindia.org are true and correct.

2) We understand that only the application form submitted first will be reviewed. We may be certified the key/ badge/ seal of a lower category or may not get any certification, depending on the criteria complied with.

3) We understand that GuideStar India will provide training and capacity building support to undergo the due diligence process for certification. This comprises 3 telephonic/ online interactions, a help PPT and email support.

4) We understand that the  GuideStar India Expression of Interest in Certification  form  is valid for 1 month and we will complete the documentation and required clarification within this period.  There will be a maximum of 3 interactions for review of our application and the entire process is to be completed within a month after which our application will be cancelled automatically.

5) We understand that GuideStar India may display our verification report along with NGO name on their website, and if they receive any complaints they may suspend or cancel the certification with intimation to the organisation and give us an opportunity to provide clarifications. Our certification may be restored if it is found that the complaint was not valid.

6) If certified, we will display the key/ seal on our website and other communication material and provide a link to our information on www.guidestarindia.org. If certified, we will display the key/ seal and certificate without any modifications.

7) We understand that all information provided will be displayed on the GuideStar India website. We understand that GuideStar India will share the list of certified NGOs and information provided, with anyone interested in NGO information. Such information may be provided with or without cost to the person seeking the information.

8) We certify that our organisation has not been blacklisted by any donor/ funding agency/ grant making organisation/ statutory authority.

9) We hereby declare that our organisation is not blacklisted or rejected or subjected to any adverse action by any government department or by any government agency.

10) We hereby certify that our organisation does not employ or deal with any entities or individuals known by our organisation to support terrorism.

11) Our organisation has 12A registration under the Indian Income Tax Act, and it is currently valid.

12) Our organisation complies with all conditions stated in our 12A, 80G (if applicable), 35AC (if applicable) and FCRA (if applicable). We shall inform GuideStar India immediately in the event of any suspension/ cancellation.

13) Our organisation works in areas defined as "charitable in nature" under the Indian Income Tax Act.

14) Our governing board ensures that all reporting requirements are met and are in compliance with the Societies Registration Act/ applicable Trust Act/ Indian Companies Act. Organisation has filed returns as specified by Act/Authorities applicable to it for the Financial year 2019-20 and 2018-19/ 2020-21 and 2019-20.

15) We hereby declare that our organisation is in compliance with all applicable laws including the Income Tax Act and FCRA.

16) We hereby declare that our organisation complies with its own rules & regulations as specified in its Trust Deed/ AOA/ MOA/ Constitution/ Bye Laws.

17) Our activities are in line with the Vision, Aim and Objectives of the organisation as stated in our Trust Deed/ MOA/ Constitution.

18) Our Governing Body composition is as per our Trust Deed/ AOA/ MOA/ Constitution and as per applicable laws.

19) We undertake to provide any clarification within one working day during the certification process.

20) We understand that the evaluation for the certification is an objective process. We understand that the decision of GuideStar India in all matters regarding the certification will be final and binding.

21) We understand that submission of the online form indicates that we have read these terms and conditions and have accepted them.