1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website bte.org.au (“the Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“T&C”). These T&C govern all use of the Site and all services provided by Bridging the Edge Inc. (“BTE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). If you do not agree to all the T&C, you must not use this Site.

2. General Use and Restrictions

• Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or possess legal parental or guardian consent to use this Site and make a donation.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
• Accuracy of Information: You agree that all information you provide to BTE (including personal and payment details) will be accurate and complete.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, BTE and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material, content, and branding on bte.org.au. All intellectual property rights are reserved.
• Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use.
• Restrictions: You must not republish, sell, rent, sub-license, reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this Site for a commercial purpose.

4. Donations and Financial Transactions

• DGR Status: BTE is a registered Australian charity and a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more by Australian residents are generally tax-deductible.
• Irrevocability: All donations made to BTE are non-refundable once processed.
• Allocation of Funds: BTE retains discretion regarding the allocation of funds to best achieve its mission and objectives, unless a donation is designated for a specific, ongoing BTE program.
• Security: BTE uses secure, third-party payment gateways to process all online payments. We do not store your full credit card details.

5. Limitation of Liability (Australian Jurisdiction)

• Disclaimer: The information on this Site is provided in good faith. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided.
• No Warranties: The Site is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied.
• Liability Cap: To the extent permitted by Australian law, BTE, its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of your use of the Site or reliance on its content.
• Jurisdiction: These T&C are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of NSW.

6. Linking to and from External Sites

• External Links: The Site may contain links to external websites not maintained by BTE. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on these external websites.
• No Endorsement: The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by BTE of the site.

7. Termination

BTE reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these T&C or is harmful to others.

8. Changes to the Terms

BTE reserves the right to revise these T&C at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: donate@bte.org.au