Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Rising Hope Foundation website and services (the “Site”) operated by Rising Hope Foundation (ACN 123 456 789) (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, making a donation, or otherwise interacting with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Eligibility
1.1 You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to make a donation or use the Site.
1.2 By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you have full legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Donations and Payments
2.1 Donation Processing: All donations are processed by third‑party payment processors. You agree to comply with their terms and acknowledge that we do not store your full payment details.
2.2 Use of Funds: Donations will be applied toward the charitable purposes described on the Site. You acknowledge that once a donation is made and processed, it cannot be reversed or refunded by us, except at our sole discretion.
2.3 Tax Receipts: If eligible, you will receive an electronic tax receipt via email. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the email address you provide.
3. User Conduct and Obligations
3.1 You agree not to:
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Post, transmit or distribute any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or infringing content.
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Interfere with or disrupt the security or performance of the Site.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other users’ accounts, or computer systems.
3.2 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access for any violation of these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Rising Hope Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual‑property laws.
4.2 You may download or print one copy of the materials for your personal, noncommercial use only. Any other use—including reproduction, distribution, modification, or creation of derivative works—requires our prior written consent.
5. Disclaimers
5.1 No Guarantee of Results: While we strive to ensure the effective use of your donation, we make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, restoration timelines, or impact metrics.
5.2 Site Availability: We endeavor to keep the Site operational, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the Site will be error‑free. Maintenance, updates, or events beyond our control may result in temporary downtime.
5.3 Accuracy of Content: We aim to provide accurate, up‑to‑date information, but we cannot warrant that all content is complete, current, or free of errors.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rising Hope Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, partners, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or your donation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability under these Terms will not exceed the total amount of donations you have made to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Rising Hope Foundation and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, partners, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from your (a) breach of these Terms, (b) violation of any law or third‑party right, or (c) misuse of the Site.
8. External Links
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third‑party site.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
10. Modifications to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. The “Last updated” date will reflect when changes are made. Your continued use of the Site after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any claim arising out of or relating to them will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law provisions. Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sydney, New South Wales.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rising Hope Foundation regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Rising Hope Foundation
Email: info@risinghope-foundation.org
Thank you for supporting our mission to rebuild hope for Gaza. Your trust and generosity empower us to restore homes, schools, and lives.