Terms of Use
AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND Child Foundation Australia
This website is owned and operated by Child Foundation Australia (“we”, “our”, “us”).
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use this website.
These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, donors, sponsors, and any other users of our services, and are intended to protect both you and Child Foundation Australia.
We reserve the right to refuse access or service to any individual or organisation that breaches these terms.
MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
We may update or amend these Terms of Use at any time by publishing the updated version on our website. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We recommend you review these Terms regularly to ensure you remain informed of any changes.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, security, availability, or privacy practices.
The inclusion of any link is provided for convenience only and does not imply our endorsement of, or association with, the linked site or its operators. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
You must not use this website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that breaches these Terms of Use. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, fundraising scams, or any activity that could harm, damage, or impair the website, our operations, our reputation, or the privacy of our beneficiaries, donors, or sponsors.
You must not interfere with or disrupt any other person’s use of the website, and you must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems or data.
USE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES
The Child Foundation Australia website may contain bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group (collectively, “Communication Services”). You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send, and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not:
Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
Publish, post, upload, distribute, or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, or unlawful topic, name, material, or information.
Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer.
Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such Communication Service specifically allows such messages.
Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, or chain letters.
Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices, or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services.
Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent.
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
These Communication Services are intended for use by residents of Australia and other jurisdictions where access to such services is lawful. Users accessing the services from outside Australia do so at their own risk. Child Foundation Australia makes no representation that materials or services available through this website are appropriate or lawful in any particular jurisdiction.
Child Foundation Australia has no obligation to monitor the Communication Services. However, it reserves the right to review materials posted to a Communication Service and to remove any materials in its sole discretion. Child Foundation Australia may terminate your access to any or all Communication Services at any time without notice.
Always use caution when giving out personally identifying information about yourself or your children. Child Foundation Australia does not control or endorse the content, messages, or information found in any Communication Service and specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the Communication Services and any actions resulting from your participation. Managers and hosts are not authorized Child Foundation Australia spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of the charity.
Materials uploaded to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction, and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.
MATERIALS PROVIDED TO CHILD FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA OR POSTED AT ANY CHILD FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA PLATFORMS
Child Foundation Australia does not claim ownership of the materials you provide (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input, or submit to any Child Foundation Australia website or its associated services (collectively “Submissions”). However, by submitting your material, you grant Child Foundation Australia, its affiliated companies, and necessary sublicenses permission to use your Submission for charitable, educational, or operational purposes, including activities in Australia and overseas. This includes, without limitation, the rights to copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate, and reformat your Submission; and to publish your name in connection with your Submission.
No goods, services, or compensation are provided in exchange for your Submission or donation. Child Foundation Australia is under no obligation to post or use any Submission and may remove any Submission at any time without notice.
By submitting materials, you warrant that your Submission does not violate any laws, including Australian or foreign intellectual property, privacy, or defamation laws, and you agree to indemnify Child Foundation Australia against any claims arising from your Submission.
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP
No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation or contribution to Child Foundation Australia.
In the event that donations exceed the amount required for your sponsored child, the remaining funds will be allocated at Child Foundation Australia’s discretion to support other children with immediate needs, in Australia or overseas.
Child Foundation Australia does not rent, sell, or exchange your personal information without your consent. In some cases, limited information such as your name, email, or phone number may be shared with affiliated organisations overseas to facilitate donation allocation to disadvantaged children and to support reporting to donors regarding their contributions, while ensuring appropriate privacy safeguards.
All financial transactions on our website are securely processed through PayPal Australia Pty Limited, the Square platform, and other reputable payment providers . Your card number will not be stored on our website. By providing your payment details, you authorise Child Foundation Australia to process the specified deduction(s).
You may cancel, amend, or suspend any ongoing donation at any time by contacting Child Foundation Australia at +61-468 864 500 or info@childfoundation.com.au.
You may also control which communications you receive from us and may choose to stop sponsorship at any time by using the contact details above.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
The information, software, products, and services included in or available through the Child Foundation Australia website may contain inaccuracies, typographical errors, or outdated content. Changes are periodically added, and Child Foundation Australia and/or its suppliers may make improvements, updates, or modifications at any time. Any advice or information obtained via the Child Foundation Australia website should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal, or financial decisions. You should consult an appropriate professional for advice specific to your situation.
Child Foundation Australia and/or its suppliers make no representations regarding the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, or accuracy of the information, software, products, services, and related materials on the Child Foundation Australia website for any purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, all such materials are provided “as is” without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Child Foundation Australia and/or its suppliers are not liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use, performance, or inability to use the Child Foundation Australia website or related services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from reliance on any information, software, products, or services obtained through the website, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if Child Foundation Australia or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Child Foundation Australia website or these Terms of Use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the website.
SERVICE CONTACT: info@childfoundation.com.au
TERMINATION/ACCESS RESTRICTION
Child Foundation Australia reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to the Child Foundation Australia website and any related services, or any portion thereof, at any time and without notice.
This agreement is governed by the laws of Australia to the maximum extent permitted by law. Users accessing the website from other jurisdictions do so at their own risk, and it is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the website complies with all applicable laws. Use of the website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms of Use.
Nothing in this agreement creates a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and Child Foundation Australia. Child Foundation Australia’s performance of this agreement is subject to applicable laws and legal processes, and nothing contained herein limits the charity’s right to comply with governmental, court, or law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the website or information provided to or gathered by Child Foundation Australia.
If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or replaced by a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision. The remainder of the agreement will remain in full force and effect.
This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between you and Child Foundation Australia regarding your use of the website and supersedes all prior communications and agreements, whether written or oral. A printed version of this agreement, or a copy in electronic form, is admissible in legal proceedings to the same extent as an original document. This agreement and all related documents are drawn up in English.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES:
All content on the Child Foundation Australia website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is © 2018–[current year] Child Foundation Australia and/or its suppliers. All rights are reserved..
TRADEMARKS
The names of actual companies, products, and services mentioned on this website may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any example companies, organizations, products, people, or events depicted are fictitious. No association with any real entity is intended or should be inferred.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
NOTICES AND PROCEDURE FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS
Child Foundation Australia respects the intellectual property rights of others and strives to ensure that all content on this website complies with copyright law. If you believe that any content on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately at info@childfoundation.com.au with sufficient details to allow assessment of the claim.
Upon receiving a valid notice, Child Foundation Australia will promptly investigate and, where appropriate, remove or correct the allegedly infringing material.
Child Foundation Australia makes reasonable efforts to ensure all content is original or properly licensed. Any unintentional use of copyrighted material is not intended to infringe copyright and will be rectified as soon as reasonably practicable.
All other inquiries not related to copyright infringement may not receive a response.
By continuing to engage with Child Foundation Australia, including reading or responding to our emails, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.