These Terms of Use apply to your access to and use of the Teddy Foundation website and related services.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these terms, you must refrain from using the website.

In these Terms of Use, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Teddy Foundation Incorporated.

1. Amendments to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any amendments will take effect immediately upon publication on this website.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Nature of Our Services

Teddy Foundation provides:

• A directory of maternity-related services and support providers
• Information about accessing maternity care, travel and accommodation support
• Educational resources
• Opportunities to donate or support our charitable activities
  
  

All information provided on this website is:

• General information only
• Provided in good faith
• Not intended as medical, legal, financial or professional advice
  
  

We do not provide medical advice. You should seek independent advice from qualified health professionals regarding any medical concerns.

3. Directory Listings and Third-Party Services

Our website may include listings of third-party service providers.

Important:

• We do not endorse or guarantee any listed provider.
• We do not verify all credentials or qualifications unless expressly stated.
• Engagement with any listed provider is at your own risk.
  
  

We are not responsible for:

• The quality of services provided by third parties
• Any loss, injury or damage resulting from your engagement with a provider
• Disputes between users and service providers
  
  

Users are responsible for conducting their own enquiries before engaging any service.

4. Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of the information on this website.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from use of this website.
  
  

Where legislation implies a condition or warranty that cannot be excluded, our liability will be limited (at our discretion) to:

• Re-supplying the services; or
• Paying the cost of having the services supplied again.
  
  

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful under New Zealand law.

5. Specific Warnings

You must ensure your use of this website complies with all applicable laws.

You are responsible for:

• Protecting your own devices from viruses or malicious software
• Ensuring that information you submit is accurate and lawful
  
  

We are not responsible for any damage to your devices arising from use of this website.

6. Donations

If you make a donation through our website:

• Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers.
• We do not store full credit card details.
• Donations are generally non-refundable unless required by law.
  
  

Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with New Zealand charitable requirements.

7. User Submissions

If you submit:

• Testimonials
• Stories
• Photos
• Reviews
• Directory listings
• Comments
  
  

You confirm that:

• You have the right to provide that material
• The material does not infringe any third-party rights
• The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  
  

By submitting content, you grant Teddy Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce and publish that material for charitable and awareness purposes (subject to any consent terms agreed).

We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

• Text
• Graphics
• Logos
• Icons
• Design elements
• Images
• Software
  
  

is owned by or licensed to Teddy Foundation and is protected under the Copyright Act 1994 (NZ) and other applicable laws.

Unless expressly permitted, you may not:

• Reproduce
• Distribute
• Modify
• Republish
• Commercialise
  
  

any part of this website without our written consent.

You may print or download material for personal, non-commercial use only.

9. Trade Marks

“Teddy Foundation” and associated logos are trade marks or pending trade marks of Teddy Foundation Incorporated.

You must not use our name or branding:

• In connection with products or services not provided by us
• In a way that suggests endorsement
• In a misleading or deceptive manner

10. Website Access and Security

If you are provided with login credentials (for example, as a directory provider):

• Access is for your authorised use only
• You must keep your login details confidential
• You must notify us if you suspect unauthorised access
  
  

We may suspend or terminate access at any time without notice.

11. Linked Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

• The content of linked websites
• Their privacy practices
• Their terms of use

Links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

12. Termination

We may restrict, suspend or terminate access to this website at any time without notice.

All disclaimers and limitations of liability survive termination.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes arising in connection with these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.