Introduction & Scope

Welcome to the Bermuda Foundation (“BF”, “Foundation”, “we,” “us,” “our”) website (“Site”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services. These Terms govern your use of our website, donation processes, and other services provided by the Bermuda Foundation including but not limited to the Foundant suite of products C-Suite, Grant Lifecycle Manager (“GLM”) and Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (“SLM”) platforms

Use of Website & Services

• • You must be at least 18 years old to use our services.
  • You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
  • Unauthorised use, modification, or interference with our website is strictly prohibited.
  • Our Site and service platforms integrate with third-party payment services, and users agree to their terms and policies.

Donations & Payments

• • All donations are final and non-refundable.
  • BF holds donations for a minimum of five business days for transaction verification.
  • Users must use a valid and authorised payment method.
  • BF may assess a small administrative fee to cover processing costs. Any applicable fees will be disclosed before transaction completion.
  • Funds received are managed in accordance with donor agreements and BF policies.
  • BF is not responsible for any issues related to third-party payment processors.
  • BF reserves the right to allocate unrestricted funds where they are most needed.
  • We use cookies to enhance user experience, track donations, and remember preferences. You may disable cookies, but this may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our websites and services may contain links to third-party sites. These are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Use them at your own risk.

Privacy & Data Protection

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We implement security measures to protect your personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website and other platforms, including logos, text, and graphics, is the property of the Bermuda Foundation unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent. All platform content, including fund reports and system-generated documents, remains the property of BF. Users may access and use these materials solely for their intended purposes.

Giving Portal Terms of Use

BF provides an online giving portal for making and managing donations. Users must ensure that all information provided through the portal is accurate and up to date. The Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the portal if misuse, fraudulent activity, or policy violations are detected. The portal may integrate with third-party payment services, and users agree to be bound by their terms and policies. Any fees associated with online donations will be disclosed before transaction completion. The Bermuda Foundation does not guarantee the continuous availability or error-free operation of the portal.

Foundant Products Terms of Use

BF provides access to Foundant’s C-Suite, GLM and SLM services to facilitate its grantmaking and scholarship programmes. Users must ensure that all information provided through the portal is accurate and up to date. The Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to these services if misuse, fraudulent activity, or policy violations are detected. These services may integrate with third-party document management or payment services, and users agree to be bound by their terms and policies. BF does not guarantee the continuous availability or error-free operation of these services.

Users must:

• • Maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials.
  • Use the platforms solely for their intended purposes.
  • Ensure all submitted data is accurate and up to date.
  • Report any suspected unauthorised access or security issues.

Conduct

Users agree to:

• • Engage respectfully and lawfully while using BF’s website and services.
  • Refrain from posting content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Avoid interfering with the security, integrity, or proper functioning of the website.

BF reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms at its sole discretion.

Permitted Use

Users may access the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

• • Copy, distribute, or modify Site content without permission.
  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes.
  • Attempt to disrupt Site operations.

Liability & Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold BF harmless from claims arising from their use of or inability to use the above-mentioned websites, platforms and software.

• • The Site, Giving Portal and GLM/SLM portals are provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.
  • BF is not responsible for errors, viruses, or interruptions.
  • BF is not liable for damages resulting from the use of this Site, the Giving Portal or GLM/SLM.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Bermuda. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Bermuda.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under PIPA, please contact us.

Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.