Donation Refund & Return Policy

Panditarama Sydney

Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre (PSMC)

Last updated: January 5, 2026

Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre (PSMC) is a registered not-for-profit religious charity. Donations made to PSMC support our charitable, religious, and community activities and are treated with care and transparency.

This policy explains the circumstances under which donations may or may not be refunded.

1. General Donation Policy

All donations made to PSMC are voluntary and non-refundable, except where required by Australian law or in the event of a genuine administrative error by PSMC.

By making a donation, donors acknowledge and agree to this policy.

2. Change of Mind

PSMC does not provide refunds for donations where a donor:

Changes their mind after making a donation
Decides they no longer wish to support the Centre
Makes a donation in error regarding personal intention (but not system error)

Once a donation has been received, it is immediately applied to PSMC’s charitable purposes and operational needs.

3. Administrative Errors

Refunds may be considered only in limited circumstances, such as:

Duplicate transactions caused by a technical or system error
An incorrect donation amount processed due to a verified system malfunction

Any request for review must be made in writing within 7 days of the transaction and will be assessed at PSMC’s discretion.

4. Overseas Donations, Exchange Rates & Bank Charges

For donations made from outside Australia:

Donations are received in Australian Dollars (AUD)or converted to AUD by the donor’s bank or payment provider
Exchange rates, conversion fees, and international bank chargesare determined by the donor’s bank or payment service provider
PSMC does not cover, reimburse, or refundany exchange rate differences or bank charges

Any shortfall resulting from currency conversion or transaction fees is borne by the donor.

5. Transaction & Processing Fees

Where third-party payment providers or banks apply transaction or processing fees:

These fees are deducted by the service provider
PSMC does not control these charges
Fees are not refundable under any circumstances

6. Tax & Deductibility

Donors are responsible for determining whether their donation is tax-deductible in their own country or jurisdiction.
PSMC cannot provide tax advice for overseas donors.

7. Contact for Donation Enquiries

If you believe there has been a genuine error in processing your donation, please contact us promptly:

Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centr

Email: info@psmc.org.au
Website: https://psmc.org.au

All enquiries will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

Important Note

This policy is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and responsible stewardship of donated funds in accordance with PSMC’s charitable objectives.

All online donations made via this website are processed in Australian Dollars (AUD) only.

Our website does not provide a currency converter feature

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We greatly appreciate and welcome your kind generosity to help support the continuous development of the centre.

All donations are processed securely in Australian Dollars (AUD) only.

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