Terms & Conditions
Clear Terms. Fair Practices. Shared Responsibility.
Effective 10 October 2026
LIFE SAVING SOCIETY LTD
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These Terms & Conditions explain the conditions governing your use of our website, online services, donation facilities, membership information, volunteer registrations and other website features.
Read alongside our Donation Policy and Privacy Policy. Contact us about these terms.
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Life Saving Society Ltd (LSS).
Life Saving Society Ltd is an Australian not-for-profit organisation established to support vulnerable individuals, families and communities through charitable and humanitarian initiatives.
These Terms & Conditions explain the conditions governing your use of our website, online services, donation facilities, membership information, volunteer registrations and other website features.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions to the extent permitted by applicable law.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before using a service or submitting information.
2. Our Mission and Charitable Activities
Life Saving Society Ltd is committed to advancing charitable purposes through initiatives that may include:
- Health and medical assistance.
- Education and learning opportunities.
- Support for refugees and displaced people.
- Assistance to vulnerable children, older people and families.
- Basic infrastructure and community development.
- Disaster relief and emergency assistance.
- Community wellbeing and humanitarian support.
Our programs and activities are subject to available funding, eligibility requirements, organisational capacity, legal obligations and decisions made in accordance with our governing documents.
Information presented on our website describes our objectives and activities but does not constitute a guarantee of funding, assistance or any particular outcome.
3. Website Use
Visitors are welcome to use our website for lawful purposes, including learning about our work, making donations, enquiring about assistance and exploring opportunities to become involved.
When using our website, you agree not to:
- Engage in fraudulent, misleading or unlawful activities.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
- Interfere with website security or functionality.
- Submit false or deliberately misleading information.
- Use our content to impersonate Life Saving Society Ltd.
- Harass, threaten or discriminate against others through our services.
- Upload malicious code or otherwise misuse website facilities.
We may restrict access or take other proportionate action where necessary to protect users, beneficiaries, volunteers, organisational resources or the security of our services.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions
Donations to Life Saving Society Ltd are voluntary.
Donors may contribute through approved payment methods made available by the organisation.
We aim to use donations responsibly to advance our charitable purposes, including appropriate program delivery, administration, fundraising and operational expenses.
Unless a specific restriction has been accepted by LSS, donations may be allocated according to identified charitable needs and organisational priorities.
Donations are generally considered final once processed. However, requests involving payment errors, duplicate transactions, unauthorised payments or exceptional circumstances will be considered fairly and in accordance with applicable law.
Where recurring donations are available, donors may request cancellation of future payments in accordance with the disclosed payment arrangements.
Full details are provided in our Donation Policy, which should be read alongside these Terms & Conditions.
5. Donation Receipts and Tax Deductibility
Where applicable, Life Saving Society Ltd may provide receipts or acknowledgements for donations.
A donation is not automatically tax-deductible because it has been made to a charitable organisation.
Tax deductibility depends on applicable Australian taxation laws, the organisation’s Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement and the nature of the contribution.
Donors are encouraged to confirm their eligibility and seek independent tax advice where necessary.
We will not represent donations as tax-deductible unless legally entitled to do so.
6. Membership
Formal membership of Life Saving Society Ltd is governed by the organisation’s Constitution and applicable laws.
Individuals wishing to become members must submit an application in accordance with the required procedures.
Applications are subject to consideration and approval by the directors. Membership takes effect when the approved applicant is entered into the register of members.
Subject to the Constitution and applicable eligibility requirements, formal members may have rights including:
- Attending general meetings.
- Voting on matters presented to members.
- Participating in the election of directors.
- Seeking nomination or election as a director where eligible.
Membership may involve joining or ongoing fees where validly determined and communicated.
Under the Constitution, members may also have a limited guarantee obligation of up to AUD $100 in specified winding-up circumstances. This guarantee is separate from membership fees and is not an ordinary payment required simply because a person joins.
Membership rights, obligations, fees, cessation and other procedures remain subject to the Constitution.
If these website terms conflict with the Constitution regarding corporate membership or governance, the Constitution and applicable law prevail.
7. Supporters and Volunteers
Life Saving Society Ltd welcomes individuals who wish to support our mission through financial contributions, volunteering, fundraising, community engagement or professional skills.
A supporter is not automatically a formal member of the organisation and does not obtain membership voting rights merely by making donations or contributing time.
Volunteer applications may be subject to assessment, availability, role suitability, training and relevant safeguarding or background checks where required.
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or appointment to a volunteer position.
Volunteers must follow applicable organisational policies, reasonable safety instructions, confidentiality requirements and standards of respectful conduct.
Unless separately agreed, volunteering does not create an employment relationship or an entitlement to payment.
Any separate volunteer agreement, role-specific requirements and applicable laws continue to apply.
8. Requests for Charitable Assistance
Individuals or families may contact Life Saving Society Ltd to enquire about available charitable assistance.
Requests are considered according to the organisation’s charitable purposes, eligibility criteria, available funding, urgency, relevant evidence and operational capacity.
Submission of an enquiry or application does not guarantee approval or the provision of financial or other assistance.
We aim to consider requests fairly, respectfully and without unlawful discrimination.
Where additional information is required, we may request relevant documents or clarification, subject to applicable privacy requirements.
Medical, legal, financial and other professional services must be provided by suitably qualified professionals where required.
Information or assistance from LSS should not be treated as a substitute for independent professional advice.
9. Privacy and Personal Information
We respect the privacy of donors, members, volunteers, beneficiaries and website visitors.
Personal information may be collected when individuals donate, submit an application, complete a form, request assistance or communicate with us.
We aim to handle information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.
Details about the collection, use, storage, disclosure, website tracking and overseas handling of personal information are provided in our Privacy Policy.
By submitting information through our website, you acknowledge that it will be handled as described in the relevant collection notice and Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
10. Payments and Third-Party Services
Our website may use independent third-party service providers for payments, donations, communications, hosting and other functions.
Where you use an external service, that provider’s terms and privacy practices may also apply.
We aim to select appropriate service providers and maintain reasonable website security measures.
We are not responsible for every action or failure of an independent third party, but nothing in these Terms excludes any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded.
If a payment error occurs, please contact us promptly so that we can review the circumstances.
11. Website Content and Accuracy
We aim to provide information that is accurate, current and relevant.
However, charitable activities, funding arrangements, programs, volunteer opportunities and project timelines may change.
We may correct, update or remove website content when appropriate.
Website information is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, financial or other professional advice.
We encourage visitors to contact us where clarification is needed.
12. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, graphics, logos, branding, photographs and original materials published on this website are owned by Life Saving Society Ltd or used with appropriate permission.
Visitors may access and share public website links for lawful, non-commercial purposes.
Our name, logo, images and other protected materials must not be reproduced, modified or used in a way that falsely suggests endorsement, partnership or authorisation.
For permission to reproduce materials, please contact us.
13. Photographs, Stories and Beneficiary Dignity
Our website may include stories, photographs and information relating to charitable activities and the people we assist.
We are committed to respecting the dignity, privacy and safety of beneficiaries, especially children and vulnerable individuals.
Identifying information and images should be published only where an appropriate legal basis and any required consent or authority exist.
Visitors must not misuse, manipulate or republish beneficiary materials in a manner that breaches privacy rights, causes harm or misrepresents individuals or their circumstances.
14. External Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to external organisations, payment providers, government resources, partner services and other websites.
These links are provided for information or convenience.
We do not necessarily endorse or control the content, security, services or policies of external websites.
Visitors should review the relevant terms and privacy policies when accessing external services.
15. Accessibility and Respectful Communication
Life Saving Society Ltd aims to provide an inclusive and welcoming online environment.
We value respectful communication and recognise the diverse backgrounds, languages, abilities and personal circumstances of the communities we serve.
We welcome reasonable feedback about website accessibility, clarity and usability.
Visitors who require assistance accessing information may contact us using the details below.
16. Availability and Website Security
We take reasonable steps to maintain the security and functionality of our website.
However, uninterrupted access and complete protection against technical faults, cyber incidents or other disruptions cannot be guaranteed.
We may temporarily suspend website functions for maintenance, security or operational reasons.
Visitors should use appropriate precautions when accessing online services and protect their own devices and account credentials.
17. Liability and Australian Legal Rights
To the extent permitted by law, Life Saving Society Ltd is not responsible for losses arising solely from circumstances outside its reasonable control, including certain interruptions or unauthorised third-party conduct.
However, nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee, remedy or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
This includes rights that may apply under the Australian Consumer Law and other applicable Australian legislation.
Any limitations of liability are intended to operate only to the extent permitted by law and must be interpreted accordingly.
18. Changes to These Terms
Life Saving Society Ltd may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in our website, activities, procedures or legal obligations.
The latest version will be published on our website with an updated effective date.
Where legally required or appropriate, additional notice will be provided.
Changes will not retrospectively remove rights that cannot lawfully be removed.
19. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, and applicable Commonwealth laws.
Any dispute concerning these Terms will be addressed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a person from exercising rights available under mandatory Australian law.
20. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
We welcome genuine questions, suggestions and concerns.
If you experience a problem with our website, a donation, membership application or another interaction, please contact us.
We aim to review complaints fairly, confidentially where appropriate, and within a reasonable timeframe.
We encourage respectful communication and will seek practical solutions consistent with our legal obligations.
Nothing in these Terms prevents an individual from seeking assistance from an appropriate regulator, external complaints body or court.
Questions About Our Terms?
21. Contact Information
For enquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Life Saving Society Ltd
Website: www.lifesavingsociety.org.au
Email: info@lifesavingsociety.org.au
Email subject: Terms & Conditions Enquiry
Thank You for Supporting Our Mission
Life Saving Society Ltd is built on compassion, cooperation and a shared belief that every person deserves dignity and opportunity.
We appreciate every individual who visits our website, contributes to our work or offers support.
Together, we can build stronger communities and create meaningful, lasting change.
Saving Lives Today, Lighting the Way for Tomorrow.