Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your use of the Pearls in the City website at pearlsinthecity.org, operated by Happy Destination Foundation ("we", "our", "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to these terms.

1. Use of Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
• Transmit unsolicited communications or spam
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems
• Use the site to distribute harmful, offensive, or misleading content

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, and design — is the property of Happy Destination Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or redistribute our content without written permission.

3. Donations

Donations made through this website are voluntary and non-refundable unless there is a technical error. All donations are processed securely by Stripe. We are committed to using your gift responsibly and in line with our stated programs and mission.

4. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure all information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties of any kind regarding completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the content for any purpose. Information is provided in good faith and subject to change without notice.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Happy Destination Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

7. Volunteer and Contact Submissions

By submitting a volunteer application or contact form, you agree that the information you provide may be used to respond to your enquiry, assess your suitability for volunteering, and communicate with you about our work. We handle all submissions in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be indicated by the "last updated" date above. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Netherlands.

10. Contact

For any questions about these terms, contact us at:
Happy Destination Foundation — Pearls in the City
Email: info@pearlsinthecity.org