Terms & Conditions

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS).

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online platforms, and digital services (collectively, “Services”).

By using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

VRCS may update or revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date indicating the latest revision.

2. Purpose of the Website

This website provides information about the work, programmes, and humanitarian activities of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society, including ways to support us through donations, volunteering, or participation in community programmes.

All content is provided for general information and public awareness purposes only.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the website by, any other person.

You must not:

Use this website in any way that causes damage or disruption to the site or interferes with its availability or accessibility.
Post or transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, its servers, or connected systems.
Use the site to promote or engage in commercial advertising or spamming.

4. Donations

If you make a donation through our website:

You confirm that you are legally capable of making a financial contribution.
All donations are non-refundable, unless otherwise required by law or agreed by VRCS in exceptional circumstances.
Payment processing is handled through secure third-party providers. VRCS does not store or directly handle your credit card information.
Receipts for donations will be issued where applicable and in accordance with Vanuatu law.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, VRCS owns or has rights to all content on this website, including text, images, videos, graphics, and logos.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are protected under international humanitarian law and may not be used without express written permission from the Vanuatu Red Cross Society or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

You may:

View, download, or print pages from the site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you acknowledge VRCS as the source.

You may not:

Modify, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our materials for commercial or political purposes without prior written consent.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites operated by other organisations. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

VRCS has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

Linking to another site does not imply endorsement by VRCS.

7. Accuracy of Information

While we make every effort to ensure that information provided on our website is accurate and up to date, VRCS does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.

We may change or update the content at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VRCS, its employees, volunteers, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, including (but not limited to) loss of data, revenue, or goodwill.

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for any matter which cannot be excluded under applicable law.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Please review the Privacy Policy carefully before using our website.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Vanuatu.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Vanuatu.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or our website, please contact:

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

PO Box 618, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Email: admin@redcross.org.vu

Telephone: (678) 27418

Website: https://www.redcross.org.vu/

Acknowledgement

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.