Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Donation Terms

Voluntary Donations

All donations made through this website are voluntary and made without expectation of goods or services in return. Donations are considered charitable contributions to support the mission and works of the Augustinian Recollects.

Use of Funds

Donations will be used to support:

• Missionary work and evangelization
• Spiritual formation programs
• Community outreach and service
• Educational initiatives
• Construction and maintenance of facilities (churches, convents, healthcare centers, etc.)
• Administrative and operational expenses

Payment Authorization

By making a donation, you represent and warrant that:

• You are authorized to use the payment method selected
• The information you provide is accurate and complete
• You have sufficient funds or credit available to complete the transaction
• You will not use the payment method for any fraudulent or illegal purpose

Refund Policy

Donations are generally considered final and non-refundable. However, refunds may be considered in the following circumstances:

• Processing Errors: If a technical error results in an incorrect donation amount or duplicate charge
• Unauthorized Transactions: If your payment method was used without your authorization
• Mistakes: If you made a donation in error and contact us promptly (within 7 days)

To request a refund, please contact us at donate@recoletos.ph with your donation details. Refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Payment Processing

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors:

• Xendit: For credit and debit card payments
• PayPal: For PayPal transactions

By using these payment methods, you agree to their respective terms and conditions:

• Xendit Terms of Service
• PayPal User Agreement

The Augustinian Recollects are not responsible for the policies, practices, or errors of third-party payment processors.

Website Usage

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Augustinian Recollects or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content without permission

Website Availability

We strive to keep the website accessible, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Augustinian Recollects shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses
• Errors or interruptions in payment processing
• Technical failures or security breaches beyond our reasonable control

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Augustinian Recollects, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Philippines.

Changes to Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.