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Refund & Cancellation Policy

Last updated: [DATE]

Offerings made through Krishna Arpan are voluntary donations in the service of Krishna at ISKCON Dwarka. Please read this policy before offering.

Donations are generally non-refundable

Because contributions are applied to seva (Food for Life, Gaushala, Deity worship, book distribution and related activities), offerings are generally non-refundable and non-transferable once completed.

Erroneous or duplicate transactions

If you were charged in error — for example a duplicate or technical transaction — contact us within [X days, e.g. 7 days] of the transaction with your receipt number and transaction details. Verified erroneous payments will be refunded to the original payment method, typically within [5–7 / 7–10] business days after approval.

Recurring (“Every Ekadashi”) offerings

80G receipts

An 80G tax-exemption receipt is issued for eligible offerings. If an offering is refunded, any related 80G receipt is void and must not be used for tax purposes.

How to request

Email [donations@iskcondwarka.org] or call [PHONE] with your name, receipt number, and transaction date. See our Contact page.

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