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Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Filipino Grapevine

Thank you for visiting our website. This website is owned and operated by the Filipino Grapevine Charitable Trust, a registered charitable trust in New Zealand.

By accessing or using this website, you 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.

1. Definitions

  • "Trust," "we," "us," or "our" refers to the Filipino Grapevine Charitable Trust.

  • "Website" refers to www.filipinograpevine.org [or insert your actual URL] and all its content.

  • "You" or "User" refers to any visitor or user of our website.

2. Purpose and Use of the Website

The purpose of this website is to provide information about our programmes, initiatives, partnerships, and community events in Franklin, Auckland, and beyond.

  • You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict the use of this site by, any third party.

  • You must not use this website to transmit defamatory, offensive, or illegal content, or to introduce malicious software (viruses, trojans, etc.).

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and audio clips—is the property of the Filipino Grapevine Charitable Trust and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

  • You may view, download, and print content for personal, educational, or non-commercial community use.

  • You must not modify, reproduce, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent.

4. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or payment through this website:

  • All transactions are processed in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) unless stated otherwise.

  • As a registered charitable trust, donations may be eligible for a tax credit in New Zealand. Receipts will be issued via email.

  • Refunds for donations are generally not provided unless a verifiable error has occurred during the transaction. Please contact us immediately if an error occurs.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media pages, or community partners. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Any personal information you provide to us through this website (such as contact forms or newsletter sign-ups) will be collected, used, and stored in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

While we strive to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, it is provided on an "as-is" basis.

  • To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, the Trust excludes all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with your use of this website.

  • We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

10. Contact Us

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

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