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Terms of Use<\/h4>\n
Last updated:<\/strong> September 25, 2026<\/div>\n

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Welcome to the website of Quinte Youth For Christ<\/strong> (the “Charity,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, located at qyu.ca<\/strong> (the “Site”), including our online donation forms, informational resources, and contact pages.<\/div>\n
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.<\/div>\n


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1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction<\/h5>\n
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    • These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario<\/strong> and the federal laws of Canada<\/strong> applicable therein.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Any legal action, dispute, or proceeding arising out of your use of the Site must be brought exclusively in the courts located in Belleville<\/strong>, Ontario, Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      2. Charitable Donations and CRA Tax Receipts<\/h5>\n
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        • Donations:<\/strong> All donations made through our Site are voluntary and are processed securely in Canadian Dollars (CAD)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Official Tax Receipts:<\/strong> As a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/strong>, we will issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes for eligible donations, in strict compliance with the Income Tax Act<\/em> (Canada) and CRA guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • True Donors:<\/strong> By making a donation, you confirm that the funds belong to you and that you are the true donor for tax receipting purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Refund Policy:<\/strong> Under Canadian charity law, gifts to a registered charity are generally absolute and non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error or processed incorrectly, please contact us within 30 days<\/strong> to request a administrative review.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          3. Intellectual Property and Mission-Related Content<\/h5>\n
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            • All content on this Site\u2014including educational resources, text, graphics, logos, photography, and campaign materials\u2014is the property of the Charity or its content partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • You may view, download, and print materials from this Site for your personal, non-commercial, and educational use only.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • You may not modify, redistribute, or use our content or logos for commercial purposes, fundraising, or any external campaign without our prior written permission.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Use of our name, logo, or official CRA Registered Charity Number<\/strong> to falsely imply our endorsement of any third-party product, business, political candidate, or cause is strictly prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              4. Acceptable Use<\/h5>\n
              You agree to use the Site only for lawful, peaceful purposes aligned with our public benefit mission. You agree not to:<\/div>\n
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                • Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with the security features of the Site or our donation forms.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Use the Site to transmit malicious code, viruses, or spyware.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Use automated systems (like bots or scrapers) to extract data from our Site without permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  5. Third-Party Links<\/h5>\n
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                    • Our Site may contain links to external websites, government portals, or community resources for your convenience.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or safety of any third-party websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      6. Digital Accessibility (AODA Compliance)<\/h5>\n
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                        • We are committed to digital inclusion in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • We strive to ensure our Site is accessible to everyone. If you experience any accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please reach out to us using the contact information below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          7. Privacy and Personal Data<\/h5>\n
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                            • Your privacy is critically important to us. The collection, use, and protection of your personal information (such as your name, email, and billing address for tax receipts) are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy<\/strong> and Canada\u2019s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability<\/h5>\n
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                                • Information Only:<\/strong> The resources, news, and materials provided on this Site are for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute professional legal, medical, or financial advice.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                • Limitation:<\/strong> To the maximum extent permitted by Ontario law, the Charity, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                  9. Changes to These Terms<\/h5>\n
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                                    • We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or Canadian charity regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                    • We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Terms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      10. Corporate and Contact Information<\/h5>\n
                                      Quinte Youth For Christ<\/strong> is an Ontario non-profit corporation governed by the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act<\/em> (ONCA).<\/div>\n
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                                        • CRA Registered Charity Number:<\/strong> 107869596 RR0001<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        • Email:<\/strong> info@qyu.ca<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        • Mailing Address:<\/strong> P.O. Box 233, Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5A2<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        • Phone:<\/strong> 613-969-0471<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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