Terms & Conditions

Updated march 29th, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Children's Village Gaza website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at [www.childrensvillagegaza.org] ("Website") and all related services, features, content, and applications operated by The Children's Village Gaza ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Website.

PERMITTED USE OF OUR WEBSITE

You may use our Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You agree to use our Website only for its intended purposes related to learning about, supporting, or contributing to The Children's Village Gaza humanitarian efforts.

prohibited use of our website

You agree not to use our Website:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior consent
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate The Children's Village Gaza, our employees, another user, or any other person
To engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website (or the servers and networks connected to the Website)
To attempt to circumvent any security measures implemented on our Website
To collect or harvest any personal information from other users
For any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions

our content

The content on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data, and software, is owned by or licensed to The Children's Village Gaza and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

use of our content

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website content for personal, non-commercial purposes related to learning about or supporting The Children's Village Gaza. You may not:

Modify copies of any materials from the Website
Use any illustrations, photographs, video sequences, or graphics separately from the accompanying text
Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Access or use any part of our Website content for commercial purposes
Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works based on our content without obtaining permission first

your content

If you provide any content to our Website (such as comments, feedback, or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that any content you provide does not violate any third-party rights and complies with these Terms and Conditions.

donations and financial transactions

Processing of Donations

Donations made through our Website are processed securely by our payment processors. By making a donation, you authorize us to charge the payment method you provide for the amount you specify.

Tax Receipts

Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with applicable laws. The Children's Village Gaza is a registered non-profit organization, and donations may be tax-deductible in many jurisdictions. Please consult with a tax professional regarding the tax implications of your donation.

Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. However, in cases of unauthorized, duplicate, or erroneous transactions, please contact us immediately at [david.hasan@duke.edu], and we will address your concerns promptly.

user accounts

If you create an account on our Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

privacy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Statement, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms and Conditions. Please review our Privacy Statement to understand our practices regarding personal information.

Disclaimers

Website Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our Website, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Medical Information

Our Website may contain general information about medical conditions and treatments for informational purposes only. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on our Website.

Website Availability

Our Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that our Website will be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Children's Village Gaza shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, our Website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Children's Village Gaza, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by The Children's Village Gaza. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website that you visit.

Modifications to Terms and Website

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. The most current version will be posted on our Website with the effective date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

We may also update, modify, or discontinue all or part of our Website without notice at any time.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the United States.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

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

The Children's Village Gaza
Email: david.hasan@duke.edu

Acknowledgment

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.