These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Daybreak House website at daybreakhouse.co.za and all interactions you have with the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC through this website, including donations, account registration, volunteer applications, and fundraising campaigns. By using this website or completing any form on it, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

1. About Us

Daybreak House for Vulnerable Babies is a registered Place of Safety in Pretoria and a project of the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC (NPC Registration: 2022/359139/08 | PBO: 930076658). Daybreak House is not a separate legal entity and does not hold its own bank account. All financial transactions are processed through the Foundation.

2. General Site Use

This website is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate donations, volunteer applications, and fundraising campaigns in support of Daybreak House. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. The Foundation reserves the right to update or remove content from this website at any time without notice.

3. Account Registration

To submit a fundraising campaign or access certain features of this website, you may be required to register an account. By registering, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. The Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that are found to be in breach of these terms.

4. Donations

All donations made through this website are received by the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC. Daybreak House for Vulnerable Babies is a project of the Foundation. To ensure your donation is allocated specifically to Daybreak House, your payment reference must include “DB Donation” (for general donations) or “DB Naledi” (for the Naledi Early Childhood Development Programme).

By completing a donation, you confirm that your donation is voluntary and made in good faith. You understand that the Foundation administers multiple projects and that correct referencing ensures your funds reach Daybreak House. Donations are non-refundable once processed. The Foundation reserves the right to decline any donation at its discretion.

Recurring donations may be cancelled at any time by contacting us at yolane@grovesfoundation.co.za or through your PayFast account at payfast.co.za. Cancellations will be processed within 2 business days of receiving your request.

A Section 18A tax deduction certificate will be issued upon request for qualifying donations. Please contact yolane@grovesfoundation.co.za for tax certificate requests.

5. Volunteering

Volunteer applications submitted through this website are subject to approval by Daybreak House. Submission of an application does not guarantee placement as a volunteer. All volunteers are required to comply with the child protection policies and requirements of Daybreak House, which are regulated by the Department of Social Development under the Children’s Act.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must provide parent or guardian details as part of their application. Volunteers aged 18 and over are required to submit a valid Police Clearance Certificate and a Form 30 Child Protection Register check before their first shift.

Daybreak House reserves the right to decline any volunteer application or to end a volunteer arrangement at its discretion, without obligation to provide reasons.

6. Fundraising Campaigns

Fundraising campaigns submitted through this website are subject to review and approval by the Foundation. Approved campaigns must be conducted in a manner consistent with the values and reputation of Daybreak House and the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC. The Foundation reserves the right to decline or remove any campaign that it deems inconsistent with its values or legal obligations.

All funds raised through approved campaigns are received by the Foundation and allocated to Daybreak House. Campaign organisers may not collect or hold funds on behalf of Daybreak House or the Foundation.

7. Privacy and Personal Information

The collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available at daybreakhouse.co.za/privacy-policy. Your personal information will be used solely for the purposes for which it was collected and will never be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and design, is the property of the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC or is used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without prior written permission from the Foundation.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Foundation makes every effort to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, the Foundation does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information on this website and accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on it. Use of this website is at your own risk.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info@daybreakhouse.co.za or yolane@grovesfoundation.co.za.