Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your use of the ASBAH SA website (asbahsa.org.za), operated by the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus South Africa (NPO No. 146-568) (“ASBAH SA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

By using this website, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or you are accessing the website with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
• You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
• You agree to comply with all applicable South African laws and regulations when using this website.

ASBAH SA reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

This website is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may browse, read, and share content for informational and educational purposes related to Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

The following uses are strictly prohibited:

• Using the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmitting or uploading any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, its servers, or related systems
• Scraping, data mining, or using automated tools to extract content from this website without prior written consent
• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or organisation
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the website or its related services

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, icons, and design elements — is the property of ASBAH SA (NPO No. 146-568) or its licensors and is protected by applicable South African and international intellectual property laws.

No content from this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly displayed, or used in any form without the prior written permission of ASBAH SA, except for personal, non-commercial use where a clear attribution to ASBAH SA is provided.

To request permission to use our content, please contact us at asbahrose@gmail.com.

Donations made through this website are processed securely by PayFast, a leading South African payment gateway. ASBAH SA does not store your payment card details.

• All donations are voluntary and made at the donor’s sole discretion.
• Donations are non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable South African law.
• ASBAH SA is a registered NPO (No. 146-568) and a Public Benefit Organisation. Donations may qualify for a Section 18A tax deduction where applicable — please contact us to request a certificate.
• For any queries regarding a donation, please contact us at asbahrose@gmail.com.

Information submitted via the contact form on this website is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We will not add you to any mailing list or use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content.

ASBAH SA is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

This website and all its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, ASBAH SA does not warrant that:

• The website will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free
• The information on the website is complete, accurate, or up to date
• The website or its servers are free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components
• Any defects or errors will be corrected

The content on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, ASBAH SA, its directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or goodwill
• Damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content
• Damages arising from reliance on any information provided on this website

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or whether ASBAH SA was advised of the possibility of such damages.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms, or your use of this website, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

ASBAH SA reserves the right to amend, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

If you have any questions, concerns, or queries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Last updated: March 2025.