Welcome to SAASIA Inc. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website www.saasia.org and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of the Website

• General Use: Our website is intended to provide information, resources, and support related to early childhood education within the Samoan community in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Prohibited Conduct: Users must not use the website for any unlawful activities, to infringe upon the rights of others, or to upload harmful or offensive content.

Intellectual Property Rights

• Content Ownership: All content on this website, including texts, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of SAASIA Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected under New Zealand intellectual property laws.
• Use of Content: Content from our website may not be sold, reproduced, or exploited for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.

Membership Terms

• Eligibility and Fees: Membership is open to educators, parents, and community members interested in supporting Samoan early childhood education. The terms regarding membership fees and renewals are detailed on our membership page.
• Member Conduct: Members are expected to adhere to community guidelines that promote respect, inclusivity, and constructive engagement.

Donation Terms

• Donation Processing: Donations made through our website are used directly to support our initiatives in professional development, resource creation, and community support for Samoan early childhood education.
• Refunds and Tax Deductions: Donations are non-refundable and are tax-deductible as permitted by New Zealand law.

User-Generated Content

• Content Ownership and Permissible Use: Users retain ownership of the content they post but grant SAASIA Inc. a license to use, modify, and display this content.
• Moderation Rights: SAASIA Inc. reserves the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines or terms.

Links to Other Websites

• Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. SAASIA Inc. is not responsible for the content or practices of these websites.

Dispute Resolution

• Process and Jurisdiction: Disputes arising under these Terms of Use will be resolved through mediation, under the jurisdiction of the courts in Wellington, New Zealand.

Limitation of Claims

• Time Frame for Claims: Users must bring any claims against SAASIA Inc. within one year of the cause of action.

Indemnification

• User Responsibilities: Users agree to indemnify SAASIA Inc. against all claims arising from their misuse of the website.

Accessibility

• Website Accessibility Statement: SAASIA Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and is continually improving the user experience for everyone.

Children’s Privacy

• Compliance with Children’s Privacy Laws: Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• Legal Governance: These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Changes to Terms of Use

• We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Information

• If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].