Terms of Service

 Effective: October 2024

 

By accessing or using our website (www.handsacrossthewater.org.au) (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of the Site, including any content, features, and services provided by Hands Across the Water (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

 

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site, or if under 18, have the consent of a parent or guardian.

 

2. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The most current version of the Terms will always be available on this page. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

 

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Site.
  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site, or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, or disrupt any parts of the Site or the servers on which the Site is hosted.
  • Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or illegal content.

 

4. Donations and Payments

Hands Across the Water accepts donations through the Site. All donations are final and non-refundable, unless required by law. By making a donation, you represent and warrant that any payment information you provide is accurate and complete, and that you are authorised to use the payment method.

 

Recurring Donations
To cancel recurring donations, notification is required at least 10 clear business days prior to the next scheduled payment date to effect any cancellation.

Any recurring donations that are self managed by the supporter, such as via a direct bank debit or PayPal can be cancelled or altered at any time.

 

Donations we cannot accept

In line with the Fundraising Institute Australia code we will not accept a donation where:

  • there is a reasonable belief that the donor is in vulnerable circumstances or lacks capacity to make a decision to donate; or
  • accepting the donation would compromise the interests and objectives of our cause
  • the cost of accepting the donation will be greater than the value of the donation; or
  • there is reason to believe that accepting the donation may give rise to litigation

Hands Across the Water cannot accept funds raised in a way that is contrary to our values or may be seen to compromise or contradict the work Hands Across the Water does. Hands Across the Water will review donations or fundraising agreements on a case-by-case basis, through an ethical framework to address incompatibility with the objectives of our cause.

  • This includes but not limited to the following areas:
  • Illegal activities
  • Violence, weapons, and armaments
  • Discrimination against vulnerable people
  • Irresponsible use or sale of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Association with the gambling or wagering* industry.
  • Association with the tobacco and/or vaping industry.
  • Payday lending
  • High-risk activities that may cause significant harm to self or others
  • Risks to children and young people
  • Association with nudity, inappropriate sexualisation of children or young people or pornography.

*Hands Across the Water does accept donations from some government owned or run programs [that are related to gambling] where revenue is required by legislation to be returned to benefit the community.

 

5. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property displayed on the Site are owned or licensed by Hands Across the Water and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from the Site without prior written permission.

 

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or control the content of these external sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites, and your use of such websites is at your own risk.

 

7. Disclaimers

The information on the Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the Site.

 

Hands Across the Water disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

 

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hands Across the Water, its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or these Terms, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

 

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Site, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

 

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

 

Hands Across the Water

Email: team@handsgroup.com.au