Last Updated: 31/8/2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://sewingtheseeds.org/ (the “Site”), operated by Sewing The Seeds (ABN 45 646 320 854), an Australian not-for-profit organisation (“Sewing The Seeds,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. About Us
Sewing The Seeds is a not-for-profit organisation operating in Australia (ABN 45 646 320 854). We are not a company limited by shares and do not distribute profits to members; any funds generated through the Site (including donations) are applied toward our charitable and community purposes.
3. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, legal requirements, or the way the Site operates. Updates take effect once posted on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
4. Eligibility and Accounts
If any part of the Site requires you to register an account (for example, to volunteer, subscribe to updates, or make a donation):
You must provide accurate and current information.
You are responsible for keeping your login details confidential and for all activity under your account.
You must notify us promptly if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your account.
5. Acceptable Use
When using the Site, you agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in breach of any applicable Australian law.
Post or transmit content that is defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or infringes another person’s rights.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, our systems, or other users’ accounts.
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Use automated systems (e.g. bots or scrapers) to extract data from the Site without our consent.
Impersonate Sewing The Seeds, our staff, volunteers, or any other person.
6. Donations
If the Site enables you to make a donation:All donations are made voluntarily and, except where required by law or stated otherwise, are non-refundable. Sewing The Seeds is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more are generally tax-deductible for Australian tax purposes, and we will issue a receipt suitable for tax purposes in accordance with ATO requirements. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions. We do not store your full payment card details; those details are handled directly by our payment provider in accordance with their own terms and security standards. We are not responsible for any fees your bank or payment provider may charge in connection with your donation.
7. Volunteering and Community Programs
If you register interest in volunteering, attending programs, or participating in community activities through the Site:
Any additional terms, codes of conduct, or safety guidelines relevant to that program will be provided separately and form part of your agreement with us for that activity. We may ask you to complete relevant checks where reasonably required for a particular activity.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, images, logos, graphics, and design — is owned by Sewing The Seeds or used under licence, and is protected by Australian copyright and trade mark law. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
9. User-Submitted Content
If the Site allows you to submit content (such as stories, photos, comments, or testimonials):
You retain ownership of what you submit, but you grant us a non- exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our charitable purposes (including on the Site, in reports, and in promotional materials), unless you tell us otherwise in writing. You must have the right to submit the content and must not submit anything that infringes another person’s rights or breaches any law. We may remove any submitted content at our discretion, including content we consider inappropriate.
10. Privacy
We collect and handle personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for details on what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
11. Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organisations, funders, or resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Any link does not imply our endorsement of that site.
12. Disclaimer
To the extent permitted by law, the Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) or any other applicable legislation.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Sewing The Seeds, its board members, staff, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted.
14. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Sewing The Seeds, its board, staff, and volunteers harmless against any claims, losses, or damages arising from your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Sewing The Seeds ABN: 45 646 320 854 Website: https://sewingtheseeds.org/
Email: hello@sewingtheseeds.org
