The rules of engagement between you and NOWSIS. We’ve kept this as direct as we can. If anything is unclear, email us.
10 June 2026
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NOWSIS · ABN 88 646 097 994
NSW, Australia
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) form a binding agreement between you and NOWSIS
(ABN 88 646 097 994), an Australian charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-
for-profits Commission (ACNC).
They apply when you visit www.nowsis.org.au, make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a form, request help, or otherwise interact with NOWSIS through the website or our
communications.
In these Terms, “we“, “us“, and “our” refer to NOWSIS. “You” and “your” refer to anyone using the website or our services.
This is the contract between you and NOWSIS. By using the site, you're agreeing to it.
By accessing the NOWSIS website or using any of our services, you confirm that you:
If you don’t agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the website.
You may use the NOWSIS website for lawful purposes, including learning about our work, donating, contacting us, volunteering, or applying for assistance.
You agree not to:
We may suspend or restrict your access to the website at any time if we reasonably believe you’ve breached these Terms.
When you make a donation through the NOWSIS website, the following applies:
Donations directed to a specific project (Protect a Sister, Scan a Sister, or Help a Sister) will be applied to that project. General donations are allocated by the NOWSIS board to where they’re most needed.
NOWSIS is volunteer-run, with no paid staff. We don’t take a percentage for “admin” or overhead. Your full donation is applied to project costs, less only the unavoidable payment processing fees charged by our payment provider (typically 1-3% of the donation).
If you sign up for a recurring donation, you authorise NOWSIS (via our payment provider) to
charge your payment method on the agreed schedule until you cancel. You can cancel any
time by emailing donations@www.nowsis.org.au or following the cancellation link in any of our emails.
When you donate, you confirm that the payment details and personal information you’ve
provided are accurate and that you’re authorised to use the payment method.
NOWSIS is not currently a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under Australian tax law. This
means:
We are working toward obtaining DGR status. If and when this changes, we’ll update this page and notify donors via our newsletter and website.
Why we're transparent about this
Some charity donations feel like they should be tax-deductible. Ours aren't yet. We'd rather you know that going in than find out at tax time.
To request a refund in any of these circumstances, contact donations@www.nowsis.org.au within 30 days of the donation . Include the date, amount, and your contact details. We’ll investigate and respond within 14 days.
Approved refunds will be processed back to the original payment method. Refund processing times vary by payment provider, typically 5-10 business days.
We retain the right to refuse a refund where we reasonably suspect the request is fraudulent
or where the funds have already been disbursed to a project recipient.
The NOWSIS website and all content on it, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, the NOWSIS name, branding, illustrations, video, and design, are owned by NOWSIS or licensed to us. They are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
When you send us information through a form, email, or other channel (your “Submitted Content“), you confirm that:
You grant NOWSIS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use your Submitted
Content for the purpose for which you provided it (such as responding to your inquiry,
processing your donation, or assessing your application).
We will not publish, quote, or otherwise share your Submitted Content publicly without your
separate, explicit consent, except where required by law.
The NOWSIS website may contain links to websites operated by third parties (such as our payment processor, research partners, government websites, and news articles).
These links are provided for your convenience and information. NOWSIS does not control,
endorse, or take responsibility for the content, practices, or privacy policies of third-party websites. Accessing these sites is at your own risk.
The NOWSIS website and its content are provided “as is”. To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:
NOWSIS publishes content about women’s health, including topics such as contraception, sexual health, and reproductive care. This content is for general education and awareness only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. If you have a health concern, please consult a doctor or qualified clinician.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, NOWSIS, its board members, volunteers, and contractors will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise) arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable law that cannot be lawfully excluded.
Our Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under the Australian Privacy Principles.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia
You and NOWSIS submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and
any courts that may hear appeals from those courts, for any proceedings concerning these
Terms or the NOWSIS website.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Reasons for changes include:
When we make a material change, we’ll post a prominent notice on the website and notify
newsletter subscribers by email. Smaller changes (such as fixing typos) happen silently.
The “Effective” date at the top of this page will always reflect when the current version was
published. Your continued use of the website after a change takes effect means you accept
the updated Terms.
For any question about these Terms:
NOWSIS
Ground Floor, 31 Bertram Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Australia
We’re a small, volunteer-run charity. Email is the fastest way to reach us. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
This policy is meant to be transparent, not bureaucratic. If anything is confusing, we’d rather you ask than guess.
