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 and bridging the digital divide.
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.
4. Payment Methods
   • We accept various forms of payment, including credit/debit cards and online payment services. All transactions are secure and encrypted.
5. 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.
6. Refunds and Cancellations
   • Due to the nature of charitable contributions, donations made to Bind The Gap are non-refundable. Once a donation has been processed, it cannot be returned, except in the case of an error (e.g., duplicate transactions). In such cases, donors should contact us immediately for assistance.
7. Use of Donations General Use of Donations
   • Unless explicitly stated by the donor at the time of contribution, all donations to Bind The Gap are considered unrestricted and will be allocated based on our fair assessment of the most urgent needs within our mission. Trustees will determine the allocation accordingly. This flexibility allows us to direct resources to areas where they can have the greatest impact.
8. Designated Donations
   • If a donor specifies that their contribution should support a particular fund, project, or initiative, Bind The Gap will make every effort to honor this request. However, in circumstances where the specified initiative is fully funded or no longer viable, we reserve the right to redirect the donation to a similar or related program in alignment with our objectives. The allocation and distribution of funds across current projects will be transparently shared in our yearly activity report.
9. Corporate & In-Kind Donations
   • For corporate partners donating IT equipment, educational tools, or other in-kind contributions, Bind The Gap will determine the best use of these resources to benefit schools and students in need. Where feasible, we will collaborate with corporate donors to align their contributions with our programs and outreach efforts.
10. 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.
11. Donor Communication & Recognition
    • We appreciate and acknowledge the generosity of our donors. However, unless specifically requested, donations do not grant the donor decision-making authority over fund distribution. Additionally, Bind The Gap may publicly recognize significant contributions unless the donor opts for anonymity.
12. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
    • We adhere to the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act in handling personal data.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. External Links
    • Our website may contain links to external websites, over which we have no control and for which we assume no responsibility.
16. User Conduct
    • Users must not engage in illegal or harmful activities on our website or post offensive content.
17. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
    • Any complaints should be directed to info@bindthegap.co.uk. We aim to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently.
18. Changes to Terms and Conditions
    • Bind The Gap reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions as necessary. Any updates will be communicated on our website. The latest version will always be available on our website.
19. Contact Us
    • For any queries, concerns, or inquiries regarding donations, fund allocations, or corporate partnerships, please contact us at info@bindthegap.co.uk.
20. 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.

Thank you for supporting Bind The Gap in empowering the next generation through technology and education!