These Terms of Use apply to your access to, and use of, the Teddy Foundation website and any related online services. They do not apply to external websites or resources that may be linked from our site. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites.

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

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

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

   

3. All information provided on this website is:

• General information only

• Provided in good faith

• Not a substitute for medical, legal, financial or other professional advice

   

We do not provide medical advice. 

For any medical concerns or questions about your pregnancy, health or care, you should seek independent advice from a qualified health professional.3. Directory Listings and Third-Party Services

Our website includes listings for third-party service providers.

Important:

• We do not endorse, recommend or guarantee any listed provider.

• We do not verify any credentials or qualifications unless expressly stated.

• Any engagement with any listed provider is your own responsibility.

   

We are not responsible for:

• The quality, safety or suitability of services provided by third parties

• Any loss, injury, harm or damage resulting from your engagement with a provider

• Disputes or issues between users and service providers

   

 You are encouraged to carry out your own enquiries so you can make an informed decision before engaging any provider.

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 that access to the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your 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 that 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 any information you submit is accurate, lawful and does not infringe the rights of others

   

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

6. Donations

If you make a donation through our website:

• Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

• We do not store or have access to your 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 any of the following to us:

• Testimonials

• Stories

• Photos

• Reviews

• Directory listings

• Comments

   

You confirm that:

• You have the right or authority to provide that material

• The material does not infringe any copyright, privacy or 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, educational and awareness purposes (subject to any consent terms we agree with you).

This licence allows us to use the material but does not transfer ownership to us.

We reserve the right to edit or remove content at our discretion, where appropriate.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including, but not limited to:

• Text

• Graphics

• Logos

• Icons

• Design elements

• Images

• Software

   

and is protected under the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand) and all other applicable intellectual property laws.

Some logos, trademarks, brand names, and other identifying marks displayed on this website belong to third-party organisations. These remain the property of their respective owners. They are used on our website with permission or for identification purposes only, and nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use, copy, reproduce, or adapt those third-party marks.

Unless expressly permitted, you may not:

• Reproduce

• Distribute

• Modify

• Republish

• Display

• Commercialise

   

any part of this website (including third-party material) without our written consent.

You may print or download material for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove or alter any copyright or trademark notices.

9. Trade Marks

“Teddy Foundation” and associated logos are used by Teddy Foundation as unregistered trade marks.

You must not use our name or branding:

• In connection with products or services not provided by us

• In a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or approval

• In a misleading, deceptive or confusing way

 Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use our name, branding, or visual identity.

10. Website Access and Security

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

• Access is for your authorised use only

• You must keep your login details secure and confidential

• You must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access or misuse

   

We may suspend or terminate access at any time without notice, where necessary for security, operational, or compliance reasons.

11. Linked Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

• The content of linked websites

• Their privacy practices

• Their terms of use or policies

Links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any third-party website, organisation or service.

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.