SHIPPING & COURIER POLICY

Giridham Art and Culture Foundation

Last Updated: 05/02/2026

Giridham Art and Culture Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) accepts resource contributions in the form of materials, goods, equipment, art supplies, cultural resources, educational materials, and other in-kind donations from donors and supporters.

This Shipping & Courier Policy governs the logistics, costs, responsibilities, and liabilities associated with such contributions.

1. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all in-kind/resource contributions made to the Foundation, including but not limited to:

  • Art & cultural materials

  • Educational supplies

  • Tribal welfare resources

  • Pottery tools & equipment

  • Books, instruments, and craft items

  • Clothing or welfare materials

  • Any other approved physical donations

2. Donor Responsibility for Shipping Costs

All donors contributing physical resources agree that:

  • Shipping, courier, logistics, freight, and transportation costs shall be borne entirely by the donor.

  • The Foundation shall not reimburse or compensate any shipping expenses.

  • Donations sent on a “To Pay / Freight Collect” basis may be refused.

3. Approved Shipping Method

Donors must ensure that:

  • Reputed courier / logistics services are used.

  • Shipments are securely packed to prevent damage.

  • Tracking details are shared with the Foundation in advance.

  • Delivery is addressed to the official office address communicated by the Foundation.

4. Packaging & Handling

The donor is solely responsible for:

  • Proper packaging

  • Insurance (if valuable items are shipped)

  • Compliance with transport regulations

  • Labeling fragile or sensitive items

The Foundation shall not be liable for damage caused due to improper packaging.

5. Acceptance of Shipments

All shipments are subject to:

  • Physical verification

  • Relevance to Foundation activities

  • Usability assessment

The Foundation reserves the right to:

  • Accept or reject any shipment

  • Dispose of unusable/damaged goods

  • Redirect resources to beneficiaries as deemed appropriate

6. Return of Shipments

If any shipment is:

  • Not pre-approved

  • Irrelevant to Foundation work

  • Damaged beyond use

  • Sent freight-to-pay

Then:

  • The Foundation may refuse delivery, OR

  • Return the shipment at the donor’s cost, OR

  • Request the donor to arrange reverse pickup

The Foundation is not obligated to store unapproved materials.

7. International Shipments

For overseas donors:

  • All customs duties, clearance charges, and import taxes must be borne by the donor.

  • The Foundation shall not act as importer of record unless pre-agreed in writing.

  • Non-compliant shipments may be rejected or returned.

8. Risk & Liability

The risk in transit remains with the donor until delivery is completed.

The Foundation shall not be liable for:

  • Transit delays

  • Loss in shipment

  • Courier mishandling

  • Customs seizure

  • Damaged parcels received

9. Acknowledgment of Receipt

Upon successful delivery and verification:

  • The Foundation may issue an acknowledgment / receipt of in-kind donation.

  • Such acknowledgment shall not represent monetary valuation unless formally assessed.

10. No Financial Claim

Shipping resource contributions does not create:

  • Financial liability on the Foundation

  • Reimbursement obligations

  • Tax valuation guarantees (unless certified)

11. Policy Amendments

The Foundation reserves the right to modify this Shipping & Courier Policy at any time without prior notice.

Updated policies shall be binding upon publication.

12. Shipping Address

Giridham Art and Culture Foundation

Office Address:
Unit No. 259,
New Ashriwaad Industrial Estate No. 5,
Ram Mandir Cross Lane,
Goregaon (West),
Mumbai – 400104, Maharashtra, India

📞 Contact Before Shipping:

  • +91 9969456938

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