Terms of Service

1. About Us

Shelter of Smiles Children Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in Canada (Business No. 756504031), based in Edmonton, Alberta, and operating globally to protect and reunite children affected by war, disaster, and crisis.

2. Use of the Website

You may use our website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems;
• Interfere with, disrupt, or place undue burden on the website or its infrastructure;
• Use automated means to scrape, copy, or harvest content without our permission;
• Use the website to transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content.

3. Donations

Donations made through our website are processed by our third-party payment provider, Zeffy. By making a donation, you also agree to Zeffy’s applicable terms and privacy policy. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information you provide when donating.

Tax receipts: Shelter of Smiles Children Foundation Inc. is not currently a registered charity for income tax purposes. As a result, donations are not tax-deductible and official charitable tax receipts are not issued at this time. We will update this page if that status changes.

Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error or without authorization, please contact us at [email protected] promptly and we will review your request in good faith.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and design, is the property of Shelter of Smiles Children Foundation Inc. or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without our prior written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial reference.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that we do not own or control, including our donation platform and social media pages. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties, and access to them is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for general informational purposes. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shelter of Smiles Children Foundation Inc. and its directors, officers, volunteers, and representatives will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website.

8. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and handle your information. Please review it to understand our practices.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Shelter of Smiles Children Foundation Inc.
7116-39A Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada  T6K 0R9
[email protected]