Terms for using ourwebsite and community.

By accessing or using the WSAWA website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should stop using the website.

If you use the website or register for an activity on behalf of another person, family, organisation or group, you confirm that you are authorised to act for them and to provide the information submitted.

In these terms, “WSAWA”, “we”, “us” and “our” mean the Williams Syndrome Association of Western Australia Inc. WSAWA is a community-focused incorporated association that supports individuals with Williams Syndrome, their families, carers, members, volunteers and supporters.

The website provides information about Williams Syndrome, WSAWA activities, events, membership, fundraising, donations and ways to contact or participate in the community.

You may use the website for lawful personal, family, community, educational and informational purposes. You must not:

• use the website in a way that is unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, abusive, threatening or discriminatory;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, hosting environment, forms, accounts, systems or data;
• introduce malware, harmful code, automated scraping tools or unreasonable traffic that may disrupt the website;
• impersonate another person or provide information you know is false or misleading;
• copy, republish or commercially exploit website content except as permitted by these terms or with written permission;
• use WSAWA names, logos, images or materials in a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or authority where none exists.

We may restrict or block access where we reasonably believe the website is being misused or where action is needed to protect WSAWA, its systems or community members.

Website content is provided for general information, awareness and community support. It is not intended to be medical, genetic, psychological, legal, financial, tax, educational or other professional advice.

Williams Syndrome affects individuals differently. You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional before making decisions about diagnosis, treatment, medication, therapy, education, legal rights, financial matters or personal circumstances.

While WSAWA aims to provide useful and respectful information, we do not guarantee that every item is complete, current, error-free or suitable for a particular person or purpose.

Membership applications, event registrations, volunteer roles and community activities may be subject to eligibility requirements, availability, fees, codes of conduct, safety requirements, venue rules or separate participation conditions.

• You must provide accurate registration and contact information and update us if important details change.
• Parents, guardians or authorised carers are responsible for supervising children and people in their care unless WSAWA expressly agrees otherwise in writing.
• You must follow reasonable safety directions, accessibility arrangements, venue requirements and respectful conduct expectations.
• WSAWA may change, postpone or cancel an activity where reasonably necessary because of safety, weather, venue, staffing, public health, low attendance or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
• Any refund, credit or transfer arrangements will be communicated for the relevant activity and will operate subject to rights that cannot be excluded by law.

When you make a donation or payment, you confirm that you are authorised to use the selected payment method and that the information you provide is accurate.

Donations are generally voluntary and may be applied to WSAWA’s charitable purposes, community activities, operating costs or a stated fundraising initiative. Where a donation is made for a specific appeal, WSAWA will use reasonable efforts to apply it consistently with the appeal. If this becomes impractical, funds may be applied to a closely related purpose where permitted by law.

Payment processing may be provided by a bank, payment provider or third-party platform under its own terms and privacy practices. WSAWA does not store full payment-card details unless expressly stated.

Any statement about tax deductibility is subject to applicable law, the nature of the payment and the information shown on the relevant receipt or donation material. You should obtain independent tax advice where needed.

If you submit text, feedback, a testimonial, photograph, video, artwork, story or other content to WSAWA, you confirm that:

• you have the right and authority to provide it;
• it does not unlawfully infringe another person’s privacy, copyright or other rights;
• any required permission from a parent, guardian, photographer or identifiable participant has been obtained;
• it is not defamatory, harmful, discriminatory, misleading or unlawful.

WSAWA will only publish identifiable community content where appropriate permission has been obtained. Where you agree to publication, you grant WSAWA a non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to use, reproduce, edit for format, publish and communicate the content for the agreed WSAWA purpose. You may contact us to discuss future use or request removal, although removal from previously distributed printed material or third-party sharing may not always be possible.

Unless otherwise stated, website text, layout, graphics, branding, logos and original materials are owned by or licensed to WSAWA and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download or print reasonable extracts for personal, family, educational or non-commercial community use, provided you do not alter the material, remove attribution or suggest that WSAWA endorses you or your activities.

You must obtain written permission before reproducing substantial website content, using WSAWA branding, publishing content commercially or adapting materials for public distribution. Third-party images, documents and resources remain subject to the rights and conditions of their respective owners.

The website may contain links to health services, community organisations, social media platforms, payment providers, event services, sponsors or other third parties. Links are provided for convenience and information.

Unless expressly stated, a link does not mean that WSAWA controls, approves or endorses the third party, its content, products, services or privacy practices. You should review the third party’s own terms, privacy information and professional credentials before relying on or transacting with it.

WSAWA may update, suspend, withdraw or change website content or functionality at any time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure or error-free access, and the website may be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, internet failures, security concerns or events outside our reasonable control.

You are responsible for using suitable devices, internet access, security software and backups. You should not send highly sensitive or urgent information through a general website form.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WSAWA is not liable for loss arising solely from reliance on general website information, temporary website unavailability, third-party content or services, or use of the website in breach of these terms.

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any guarantee, right, remedy or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under the Australian Consumer Law or another applicable law.

Where liability can lawfully be limited, WSAWA’s liability will be limited to the extent reasonable and permitted in the circumstances. These terms must not be interpreted as requiring a person to indemnify WSAWA for loss caused by WSAWA’s own negligence, unlawful conduct or breach of a non-excludable legal obligation.

WSAWA may update these terms to reflect changes to the website, activities, technology, legal requirements or community practices. The updated version will be published on the website with a revised “last updated” date. Your continued use after publication means the updated terms apply to future use.

If part of these terms is invalid or unenforceable, it will be read down or severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining terms will continue to apply.

These terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia and applicable Commonwealth laws of Australia. The courts and tribunals with jurisdiction in Western Australia may hear disputes, subject to any rights you have to bring a matter elsewhere under applicable law.

Contact WSAWA if you have a question about these Terms and Conditions, an event or membership requirement, website content, a donation or your use of WSAWA services.