Terms & Conditions

Bind The Gap Foundation – Terms and Conditions for Donations

1. Introduction
   • Welcome to the Bind The Gap Foundation. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and our donation services.
2. About Us
   • Bind The Gap Foundation is a charity registered in the United Kingdom, focusing on supporting the educational needs of children in need. 
3. Donations
   • Making a Donation: When you make a donation through our website, you are supporting the Bind The Gap Foundation’s mission. You agree to provide true, accurate, and complete information about yourself and your payment details.
   • Payment Methods: We accept various forms of payment, including credit/debit cards and online payment services. All transactions are secure and encrypted.
   • Recurring Donations: If you opt for a recurring donation, you authorize us to charge your account as per the agreed frequency. You may cancel these at any time, but cancellation will be effective at the end of the initially committed period.
   • Refunds and Cancellations: Donations are generally non-refundable. In exceptional cases, a request for a refund can be made within a stipulated time frame, subject to our review and approval.
4. Use of Donations
   • Donations will be used for the charitable purposes of the Bind The Gap Foundation, which may include but are not limited to program funding, administrative expenses, and outreach activities. We commit to using your donations effectively and responsibly.
5. Gift Aid
   • For UK taxpayers, donations may be eligible for Gift Aid. To add Gift Aid to your donation, you need to make a Gift Aid declaration, confirming that you have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for the current tax year that is at least equal to the amount of tax that you donate to will reclaim on your gifts for the same period. 
6. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
   • We adhere to the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act in handling personal data. 
7. Intellectual Property
   • Content on our website, including text, images, and logos, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws.
8. Liability Limitations
   • Our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law, and we are not liable for inaccuracies, website downtime, or misuse of the site.
9. External Links
   • Our website may contain links to external websites, over which we have no control and for which we assume no responsibility.
10. User Conduct
    • Users must not engage in illegal or harmful activities on our website or post offensive content.
11. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
    • Any complaints should be directed to info@bindthegap.co.uk. We aim to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently.
12. Changes to Terms and Conditions
    • We may update these Terms and Conditions, with the latest version available on our website.
13. Contact Us
    • For any queries or concerns, please contact us at info@bindthegap.co.uk
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
    • These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom and are subject to the jurisdiction of UK courts.