31 March 2022

Bright Sparqe Website Terms & Conditions:

Thank you for visiting our website. This website is owned and operated by Bright Sparqe Limited (ABN 92 603 617 401). By accessing and/or using this website and related services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, which include our Privacy Policy www.brightsparqe.org (Terms). You should review our Privacy Policy and these Terms carefully and immediately cease using our website if you do not agree to these Terms.

In these Terms, 'us', 'we' and 'our' means Bright Sparqe Limited.

1. Accuracy, completeness and timeliness of information

The information on our website is not comprehensive and is intended to provide a summary of the subject matter covered. While we use all reasonable attempts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on our website, to the extent permitted by law, including the Australian Consumer Law, we make no warranty regarding the information on this website. You should monitor any changes to the information contained on this website.

We are not liable to you or anyone else if interference with or damage to your computer systems occurs in connection with the use of this website or a linked website. You must take your own precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use from our website is free of viruses or anything else (such as worms or Trojan horses) that may interfere with or damage the operations of your computer systems.

We may, from time to time and without notice, change or add to the website (including the Terms) or the information, products or services described in it. However, we do not undertake to keep the website updated. We are not liable to you or anyone else if errors occur in the information on the website or if that information is not up-to-date.

2. Linked sites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. Those links are provided for convenience and may not remain current or be maintained. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content on those linked websites and have no control over or rights in those linked websites.

3. Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise indicated, we own or license from third parties all rights, title and interest (including copyright, designs, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights) in this website and in all of the material (including all text, graphics, logos, audio and software) made available on this website (Content).

Your use of this website and use of and access to any Content does not grant or transfer any rights, title or interest to you in relation to this website or the Content. However we do grant you a licence to access the website and view the Content on the terms and conditions set out in these Terms and, where applicable, as expressly authorised by us and/or our third party licensors.

Any reproduction or redistribution of this website or the Content is prohibited.  In addition, copying of the Content to any other server, location or support for publication, reproduction or distribution is expressly prohibited.

All other use, copying or reproduction of this website, the Content or any part of it is prohibited, except to the extent permitted by law. However, you are permitted to make one copy of this website for the purpose of viewing the Content for your own personal use.

4. Unacceptable activity

You must not do any act that we would deem to be inappropriate, is unlawful or is prohibited by any laws applicable to our website, including but not limited to:

1. any act that would constitute a breach of either the privacy (including uploading private or personal information without an individual's consent) or any other of legal rights of individuals; b. using this website to defame or libel us, our employees or other individuals; c. uploading files that contain viruses that may cause damage to our property or the property of other individuals; d. posting or transmitting to this website any unauthorised material including, but not limited to, material that is, in our opinion, likely to cause annoyance, or which is defamatory, racist, sexist, obscene, threatening, pornographic, discriminatory or otherwise detrimental to or in violation of our systems or a third party's systems or network security.

If we allow you to post any information to our website, we have the right to take down that information at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

5. Warranties and disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no warranties or representations about this website or the Content, including but not limited to warranties or representations that they will be complete, accurate or up-to-date, that access will be uninterrupted or error-free or free from viruses, or that this website will be secure.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or terminate without notice your access to this website, any Content, or any feature of this website at any time without notice and we will not be responsible for any claims, demands, suits, proceedings, loss, cost, damage or liability that may arise as a result.

6. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall we be liable for any direct and indirect loss, damage or expense – irrespective of the manner in which it occurs – which may be suffered due to your use of our website and/or the information or materials contained on it, or as a result of the inaccessibility of this website and/or the fact that certain information or materials contained on it are incorrect, incomplete or not up-to-date.

7. Donations general terms

Donations to Bright Sparqe of $2 and over may be tax deductible.  Ongoing monthly donations may also be tax deductible and will be receipted at the end of each month and at the end of the financial year

Disputes and refunds

All complaints, grievances and disputes will be treated seriously, and in a timely manner, having due regard to procedural fairness and confidentiality. All parties are required to participate in the dispute resolution process in good faith. If you believe that there has been an error with your donation, you should notify us directly on +61 39607 1300 and confirm that notice in writing or by email at donations@brightsparqe.org as soon as possible so that we can resolve your query. Any issues should be directed to us in the first instance so that we can attempt to resolve the matter. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may still refer it to your financial institution which will obtain details of the disputed transaction and may lodge a claim on your behalf.

Monthly donations

It is your responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient clear funds available in your account or credit card. You should check your account statement to verify that the amounts debited from your account or credit card are correct.

If you wish to cancel, defer or alter a credit card payment or direct debit you must notify us by calling +61 39607 1300 and/or emailing us as donations@brightsparqe.org at least 14 days before the next donation day.

Please provide details of your donation, i.e.name, address, and monthly amount etc. for ease of processing.

8. Jurisdiction and governing law

Your use of the website and these Terms are governed by the law of Victoria, Australia and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts exercising jurisdiction in Victoria, Australia.