Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Kanlong Foundation website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, including all policies related to privacy, data protection, and child safeguarding. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.

2. Purpose of the Website

This website is intended to:

• Share information about Kanlong Foundation's programs and services
• Facilitate registration, volunteer engagement, and partnerships
• Provide resources related to children, youth, and families, including those with disabilities

3. User Categories

These Terms apply to:

• External Users: parents, caregivers, donors, partners, researchers, and the general public
• Internal Users: staff, facilitators, volunteers, interns, and authorized personnel

4. Acceptable Use

Users agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful and appropriate purposes
• Provide accurate and respectful communication
• Respect the dignity, rights, and privacy of all individuals, especially children

5. Child Protection and Safeguarding

Kanlong Foundation upholds a strict Child Protection Policy:

• Users must not engage in any behavior that may harm, exploit, or put children at risk
• Sharing of children's personal information, images, or stories is strictly prohibited without explicit consent
• Internal users must ensure all child-related data is handled with confidentiality and care
• Any concerns or suspicions of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations must be reported immediately through designated safeguarding channels

6. Registration and Account Responsibility

• Certain features may require account registration
• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials
• Internal users must follow role-based access controls and must not share accounts

7. Privacy and Data Protection

• Personal data collected through the website is handled in accordance with applicable laws (e.g., Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012)
• Information is used only for legitimate organizational purposes, such as program coordination and communication
• Sensitive information related to children is subject to enhanced protection and limited access

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (text, images, materials, logos) is the property of Kanlong Foundation unless otherwise stated.

• Users may not reproduce, distribute, or use materials for commercial purposes without permission
• Educational use may be allowed with proper acknowledgment and consent

9. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. Kanlong Foundation is not responsible for:

• The content or privacy practices of external sites
• Any risks associated with accessing third-party platforms

10. Limitation of Liability

Kanlong Foundation strives to ensure accurate and secure information but does not guarantee that:

• The website will always be error-free or uninterrupted
• All content is free from technical inaccuracies

11. Reporting Concerns

Users are encouraged to report:

• Violations of these Terms
• Data privacy concerns
• Child protection or safeguarding issues

12. Modifications to Terms

Kanlong Foundation reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time to strengthen compliance, safety, and safeguarding practices. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these changes.