Frequently asked questions - F.A.Q.
Please read these carefully & if you still have further queries then you can send us a message.
FAQ Section A - General Questions
These are general questions and not related to a particular event or masterclasses.
1.
Are you registered as an NGO ?
Yes we are a registered, Section 8 not-for-profit company ( N.G.O.) registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India bearing registration number : U85420WB2023NPL265146.
We are also registered on NGO Darpon & operate a bank account with HDFC Bank with our official name ” Classical Guitar Reach Foundation “, with our current account number ending with the last four digits – 3849.
2.
Did you undergo a name change from CgrfI to Cgrf / CGRFNI ?
Yes, we had to undergo this change in order to comply with legal & bureaucratic reasons as per Government of India rules and regulations.
3.
Does your motto 'Nurturing India' suggest that you work exclusively for India ?
Yes. We’re providing our services for Indian Nationals who are currently residing in India.
4.
Do you teach in person i.e. offer offline lessons ?
Yes. We do teach in person. Please contact us for further details.
5.
Do you accept any donations from your supporters ?
Yes, we’re a section not-for-profit 8 company, NGO, and we do accept donations. Every donor & patron will be occasionally sent emails with details & bank statements to keep our operations transparent assuring high trust.
6.
What is your Open trasnparent policy ?
We are willing to show all the bank statements to anyone who shows us a valid id. We have a no cash policy so all our transactions are traceable and we want to ensure that every contribution matters.
7.
Can a beginner be accepted to your school?
Yes, we are in the process of becoming a music school with a teaching studio. Currently, we are teaching students online and in person. Beginners are welcome.
8.
How do the online lessons work?
PROCEDURE
Instructors shall set appointments and lessons with the Mentee through text, email, or through any means agreed upon by the parties setting the scheduled date and time (and venue if any).
Instructors shall initiate the call on a scheduled meeting application (Zoom or Skype) through online or phone communication where the information shall be provided to Member.
9.
What kind of confidentiality agreement do you have with your members?
CONFIDENTIALITY
The information exchanged whether written or oral shall be bound within the principles of confidentiality set forth in the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE). The Instructor agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Member without the Member’s consent.
Confidential Information shall consist of private communication between the parties given by the Member to Instructors with trust and in confidence. Should, for any reason, Instructors be summoned by any competent and official authority to disclose information that is confidential, the Instructors shall notify the Member prior to the summoning in order for the Member to seek remedies available in accordance with the MCEE. If Instructors believe that the information acquired involves illegal activity or information that may be of risk to the Member, the Instructors shall be obligated to report such activity to the proper authorities.