Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 2026

Welcome to the Southill Children's Fund website. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. About Our Organization

Southill Children's Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing hope and opportunities for children in Southill, Limerick, Ireland, and the greater Boston area. Our tax-exempt status allows donations to be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, making a donation, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

3. Donations

General Donation Terms

• All donations to Southill Children's Fund are voluntary and made without expectation of goods or services in return
• Donations are generally non-refundable except in cases of proven fraud or billing error
• We reserve the right to refuse any donation at our discretion
• Donors must be 18 years of age or older, or have parental consent

Tax Deductibility

Southill Children's Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We will provide donation receipts for your tax records. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.

Donation Use

While we make every effort to honor donor intent for restricted gifts, we reserve the right to redirect funds to other programs if the designated purpose becomes impractical, unnecessary, or impossible to fulfill. In such cases, funds will be used for purposes as close as possible to the donor's original intent.

Recurring Donations

If you set up a recurring donation, you authorize us to charge your payment method at the frequency you select until you cancel. You may cancel recurring donations at any time by contacting us. Cancellation requests must be received at least 5 business days before the next scheduled charge.

4. Website Use

Permitted Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation or security
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the website without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization

Account Security

If you create an account or provide personal information, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and for all activities under your account.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Southill Children's Fund or its content providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share our content on social media with proper attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission
• Use our name, logo, or branding without authorization
• Imply endorsement by our organization without express consent

6. User Content

If you submit content to our website (such as comments, stories, or photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for our charitable purposes. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Access third-party sites at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components
• The information on the website is complete, accurate, or current

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Southill Children's Fund, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the website
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party content or conduct on the website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Southill Children's Fund and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Southill Children's Fund regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: