Terms of Service

Sevan Childhood Foundation

Effective Date: December 4, 2024

Welcome to the Sevan Childhood Foundation website ("the Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site, and any content, forms, resources, or services provided by the Sevan Childhood Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

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Purpose of the Site

The Site provides general information about the Sevan Childhood Foundation, including our mission, programs, educational materials, application forms, donation opportunities, and community resources.

The information on this Site is provided for informational, educational, and fundraising purposes only and does not constitute medical, clinical, legal, financial, or professional advice.

2

Eligibility

This Site is intended for individuals who:

Are at least 18 years of age, or
Are the parent or legal guardian of a minor accessing information on their behalf.

By using this Site, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3

No Medical or Professional Advice

The Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or professional clinical services.

Any health-related or developmental information on the Site:

  • Is for general informational purposes only
  • Should not be interpreted as medical, clinical, or professional guidance
  • Should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals

Always seek the advice of a licensed physician, psychologist, SLP, OT, PT, BCBA, or other qualified clinician regarding any healthcare or developmental concerns.

4

Applications for Support

When applying for support, families must provide accurate, complete, and truthful information. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding or assistance.

The Foundation may establish eligibility criteria, prioritize applicants based on resources, and limit or decline support at its sole discretion.

All decisions regarding funding, program access, or approvals are final and made based on available resources and internal review processes.

5

Donations and Payments

Donations made through third-party platforms (e.g., Zeffy, Stripe, PayPal) are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those providers.

The Foundation is not liable for:

  • Payment processing errors
  • Technical failures on third-party platforms
  • Delays in issuing receipts caused by external systems

Once charitable status is approved by CRA, eligible donations may be receipted in accordance with applicable laws.

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Intellectual Property

All content on the Site— including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, educational materials, and design elements — is owned by or licensed to the Sevan Childhood Foundation and protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws.

Users may:

  • View and download materials for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share resources for educational or community purposes with proper attribution

Users may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit site content for commercial purposes
  • Misrepresent Site materials as their own
  • Use Foundation branding without written permission
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Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site to:

Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities
Upload or transmit viruses or harmful code
Interfere with the security, functionality, or integrity of the Site
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, data, or account
Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information

Violation of these terms may result in restricted access or legal action.

8

Privacy

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

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, availability, or accuracy of third-party sites
  • Their privacy practices
  • Any harm or loss resulting from your use of those sites

Accessing linked resources is at your own discretion.

10

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Completeness
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site.

11

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Sevan Childhood Foundation is not liable for any damages arising from or related to your use of the Site, including:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, loss of access, or financial loss
  • Reliance on Site content or resources

This limitation applies even if the Foundation has been advised of possible damages.

12

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its directors, volunteers, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

13

Changes to the Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and applicable federal laws of Canada.

Any disputes will be resolved in British Columbia.

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Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:

Sevan Childhood Foundation

[email protected]

sevanfoundation.org

#101 15315 31 St Avenue
Surrey, BC V3Z 6X2
Canada

Thank you for using the Sevan Childhood Foundation website and supporting our mission.