Terms & Conditions - Trust Registration

Welcome to Bizeneed India Private Limited. These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you ('Client', 'you', or 'your') and Bizeneed India Private Limited ('Company', 'we', 'us', or 'our') governing your engagement of Trust Registration services through the Bizeneed platform. These Terms are framed in strict accordance with the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and all other applicable Indian laws and regulations. Please read these Terms carefully before availing our services. By requesting a quote, placing an order, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.

• These Terms govern all engagements for trust deed drafting, registration, and compliance services
• The Platform operates as a technology-enabled intermediary connecting clients with qualified professionals
• By placing an order or purchasing any service, you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms
• If you act on behalf of a trust or legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms
• Continued engagement of services after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
• Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to legal@bizeneed.in

Bizeneed India Private Limited provides technology-enabled services for trust formation and registration in India. Our services include: trust deed drafting in accordance with the Indian Trusts Act, 1882; trust registration with the Registrar of Trusts/Sub-Registrar as per applicable state laws; application for 12A registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for tax exemption on income; application for 80G certification under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for tax deduction on donations; advisory on trust governance, trustee appointments, and compliance requirements; and ongoing compliance support including annual filings, statutory audits, and reporting obligations. The exact scope of services will be specified in the service engagement agreement or order confirmation. Services do not include representation before courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies unless explicitly agreed in writing.

• Trust deed drafting in accordance with the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and applicable state laws
• Trust registration with the competent Registrar of Trusts or Sub-Registrar
• Application for 12A registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for income tax exemption
• Application for 80G certification under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for donor tax deduction benefits
• Advisory on trust governance structure, trustee appointments, and compliance requirements
• Ongoing compliance support including annual returns, statutory audits, and regulatory filings
• Assistance with FCRA registration and compliance for trusts receiving foreign contributions
• Advisory on charitable and religious trust exemptions and benefits under applicable law

As a client engaging our Trust Registration services, you agree to provide all necessary information, documents, and cooperation required for timely and accurate service delivery. This includes complete and accurate details of the trust founders and trustees including PAN, Aadhaar, and identity proof; details of trust property including immovable and movable assets, their nature, location, and approximate value; proposed trust name, objectives, and memorandum of trust; registered office address and proof of address; details of beneficiaries and intended charitable or religious activities; and any other documents as may be required by the Registrar of Trusts or Income Tax Department. You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information and documents provided. Any delays or inaccuracies in the information provided may result in delays in registration or rejection of applications.

• Provide complete and accurate details of all founders, trustees, and beneficiaries including PAN, Aadhaar, and identity proof
• Furnish details of all trust property including immovable/movable assets, location, and approximate valuation
• Provide the proposed trust name, objectives, and memorandum of trust clauses
• Submit registered office address proof and documentary evidence of property contributions
• Provide information about intended charitable or religious activities and beneficiary categories
• Execute and return all trust documents, affidavits, and declarations within agreed timelines
• Notify Bizeneed immediately of any changes to trustee details, trust objectives, or registered address
• Be available for physical appearances, if required, at the Registrar of Trusts or other government offices
• You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all documents before submission to authorities

Service fees for Trust Registration services are as communicated at the time of engagement and become binding upon your acceptance. Fees typically include professional charges for trust deed drafting, documentation, and liaison with government authorities. Government registration fees, stamp duties, notary charges, and other out-of-pocket expenses are billed separately and are payable in addition to our professional fees. All fees are quoted inclusive or exclusive of GST as explicitly specified in the quotation. Payment must be made as per the agreed payment schedule. Late payments may attract interest at 18% per annum from the due date. We reserve the right to withhold filing or submission of applications until full payment is received. Services for which fees have not been cleared may be suspended.

• Service fees are as communicated at the time of engagement and are binding upon acceptance
• Government registration fees, stamp duties, notary charges, and out-of-pocket expenses are billed separately
• Fees are inclusive or exclusive of GST as explicitly stated in the quotation or invoice
• Late payments attract interest at 18% per annum calculated from the due date
• We may withhold filing or submission of applications until full payment is received
• Services may be suspended for accounts with overdue payments exceeding 30 days
• Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy available at /refund-policy
• Additional charges apply for expedited processing, re-filing due to client errors, and revision requests

While we strive to complete all Trust Registration services within the standard timelines of 15-30 business days from the date of receipt of all required documents and payments, actual timelines may vary based on government processing schedules, document completeness, state-specific requirements, and workload. Trust deed drafting typically takes 3-5 business days. Trust registration at the Registrar of Trusts generally takes 15-20 business days. 12A registration with the Income Tax Department may take 30-45 days. 80G certification applications may take 45-60 days. We will provide periodic updates on the status of your application. Delays caused by government authorities, incomplete documentation provided by you, or supplementary information requests from authorities are beyond our control.

• Trust deed drafting: typically 3-5 business days from receipt of all required information
• Trust registration: typically 15-20 business days depending on the state and Registrar's schedule
• 12A registration: typically 30-45 business days from application submission
• 80G certification: typically 45-60 business days from application submission
• FCRA registration: typically 60-90 business days from application submission
• Periodic status updates will be provided throughout the engagement
• Delays due to government processing, incomplete documentation, or supplementary queries are beyond our control
• Expedited processing may be available on request for additional charges

Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to all information shared during the course of the engagement. You agree that all trust documents, trustee details, property information, financial disclosures, and any other sensitive information shared with us will be treated as confidential. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data including encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems. Your data will not be shared with third parties except as required for service delivery, as mandated by law, or with your prior written consent. Our team members are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may share information with government authorities as part of the registration process. Upon completion or termination of services, your confidential data will be retained as per applicable data protection laws and our data retention policy.

• All trust documents, trustee details, property information, and financial disclosures are treated as confidential
• Industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure storage are implemented
• Your data will not be shared with third parties except as required for service delivery or mandated by law
• Team members are bound by strict confidentiality obligations
• Information may be shared with government authorities as part of the registration process
• Data retention and disposal comply with applicable Indian data protection laws
• You may request deletion of your data after service completion, subject to legal retention requirements

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Bizeneed India Private Limited's aggregate liability under any Trust Registration engagement shall not exceed the service fees paid by you for the specific engagement in the preceding 12 months. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of tax benefits, penalties from government authorities, rejection of applications, loss of charitable status, or any financial loss arising from the use of our services. We are not liable for delays, errors, rejections, or adverse decisions by government authorities, Registrars of Trusts, or the Income Tax Department. We are not liable for losses arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or delayed information provided by you.

• Aggregate liability limited to fees paid for the specific Trust Registration engagement in the preceding 12 months
• No liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind
• No liability for rejection of applications, penalties, or adverse decisions by government authorities
• Not liable for loss of tax benefits, charitable status, or donations due to registration delays
• Not liable for delays, errors, or rejections caused by the Registrar of Trusts or Income Tax Department
• Not liable for losses arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or delayed information provided by you
• Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for fraud

Either party may terminate the service engagement by providing not less than 30 days' prior written notice to the other party. In the case of Trust Registration services, if the application has already been submitted to government authorities, work completed up to that point will be billed proportionally. Bizeneed may terminate the engagement immediately if you provide false or misleading information, fail to make payments when due, or breach these Terms. Upon termination, all outstanding fees for completed work become immediately due and payable. We will deliver completed work product within 15 days of termination. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, including confidentiality and limitation of liability, shall remain in full force and effect.

• Either party may terminate with not less than 30 days' prior written notice
• If the registration application has been submitted, completed work will be billed proportionally
• All outstanding fees for completed work become immediately due and payable upon termination
• Completed work product will be delivered within 15 days of termination
• Confidentiality, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution provisions survive termination
• Upon request within 30 days of termination, your data will be provided in a portable format
• Government fees already paid to authorities are non-refundable

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions for Trust Registration services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our legal team is available to address any queries or clarifications you may need. For general inquiries, service-related questions, or technical support, please reach out through our contact channels. For legal and compliance-related matters, please use the dedicated email address below. We strive to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws. For grievances related to trust registration services, please use the grievance email address provided below.

• Email: legal@bizeneed.in - for legal, compliance, and terms-related inquiries
• Email: support@bizeneed.in - for general support, technical issues, and service queries
• Email: grievance@bizeneed.in - for complaints and dispute resolution regarding trust registration services
• Registered Office: Bizeneed India Private Limited, New Delhi, Delhi, India
• Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days