Ts & Cs for Website Use and Donations

Effective Date:10 Dec 2025 

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Healing Hands Community Project website and any donation you make through it. By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. Charitable Mission and Use of Funds

Healing Hands Community Project is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to [briefly state your mission].

• Discretion of Use: While we aim to honor donor designations for specific projects, all donations are ultimately unconditional contributions to our general charitable fund. This allows us to apply funds where the need is greatest, aligning with our legal status and mission.

• Unrestricted Donations: Unless a donation is explicitly designated and accepted as restricted, it will be treated as unrestricted and used at our Board’s discretion.

3. Donations and Payments

• Transaction Currency: Donations are processed in the currency specified on the donation form.

• Payment Security: All online donation transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card or banking details.

• Refund Policy: Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you believe an error was made in the amount or processing of your donation, please contact us within [e.g., 7] days of the transaction. We will review requests on a case-by-case basis.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Healing Hands Community Project and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without our prior written permission.

5. Website Use

• You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes, in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website.

• Prohibited behavior includes transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website content is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

Healing Hands Community Project will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, or consequential loss or damage arising under these Terms or in connection with our website, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, income, data, or goodwill.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Organization’s Primary Jurisdiction, e.g., the Republic of South Africa]. Any disputes relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes means you accept the revisions.

10. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: [General Contact Email Address]

• Address: [Organization’s Physical Address]

🎯 Strategic Next Steps

You have the foundation. Now, you must act decisively to minimize legal risk:

1. Legal Review: Immediately send both documents to a legal firm specializing in global data privacy and nonprofit law for a full, line-by-line review and customization.

2. Internal Audit: Document your current data practices. You need a data map that shows exactly what data you collect, where it is stored, who has access, and how long you keep it. The policy must reflect this reality.

3. POPIA Officer: Formally appoint an Information Officer as required by POPIA. Their name and contact details must be inserted into the Privacy Policy.

4. Consent Mechanisms: Implement website changes to ensure you collect explicit, informed consent for data processing (especially for EU and South African visitors) and for all marketing communications. A simple pre-checked box is non-compliant.