Terms & Conditions
FUNDRAISING FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SOUTH AUSTRALIA - TERMS OF AGREEMENT
These Terms of Agreement provide the basis for a fundraiser/event to be organised by the Community Fundraiser on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities SA. By creating a fundraising page, the Community Fundraiser indicates acceptance of these Terms of Agreement and therafter these terms and conditions will form the basis of any dealings between Ronald McDonald House Charities SA and the Community Fundraiser in relation to the fundraiser/event. “Community Fundraiser” means the individual or organisation holding the fundraiser/event for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House Charities SA.
Legal implications
The event/fundraiser must meet the requirements of relevant State and Territory laws and regulations. The information you give Ronald McDonald House Charities SA must be available to regulatory authorities on request. Ronald McDonald House Charities SA does not provide legal advice regarding compliance with these laws and regulations.
Ronald McDonald House Charities South Australia's reputation
Due of the nature of our organisation and the high ethical standards under which we operate, there are some events with which we cannot be associated. We cannot endorse some activities, including:
- extreme sports such as parachuting, paragliding or bungee jumping,
- motor vehicle and motor bike racing and activities that involve marine racing unless the Fundraiser provides evidence of public liability insurance to cover themselves and their participants;
- gambling;
- games of chance that do not comply with State legislation;
- activities of a sexual nature; or
- activities that promote harm to self or the environment.
Insurance
Ronald McDonald House Charities SA is unable to provide public liability insurance cover to Community Fundraisers.
Using the Ronald McDonald House Adelaide name and logo
Please remember that the event will not be Ronald McDonald House Charities SA’s event, but an event to raise funds for donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities SA. All material with which the Ronald McDonald House Charities SA name and logo is to be associated must first be approved by Ronald McDonald House Charities SA. If the Community Fundraiser wishes to utilise the Ronald McDonald House Charities SA’s name and/or logo on any materials or products, the Community Fundraiser must obtain prior permission from Ronald McDonald House Charities SA.
References to Ronald McDonald House Charities SA
If the Community Fundraiser wishes to refer to or promote Ronald McDonald House Charities SA, it must refer to Ronald McDonald House Charities SA as “Ronald McDonald House Charities SA” or the specific House which will benefit from monies raised. Eg Ronald McDonald House Adelaide.
Printed Materials
Any material, pamphlets, brochures or products must be submitted to Ronald McDonald House Charities SA for approval before a request to use the logo will be granted. Other printed material, such as media releases must be pre-approved by Ronald McDonald House Charities SA. Printed material must be forwarded to Ronald McDonald House Charities SA for approval prior to being printed or circulated.
Communication Permission
As part of your participation, you give permission for Ronald McDonald House Charities SA to use your story and approved images in future communications, such as Social Media, Website and/or Newsletters.
Use of the logo
Permission to use the logo must be requested and will attract conditions to be negotiated between Ronald McDonald House Adelaide and the Community Fundraiser, especially if the use of the logo is for marketing activities of the organisation. A minimum amount of donation may have to be guaranteed for activities of this nature. Guidelines on how to use the logo will be supplied once permission for its use is granted.
Participation of children in an appeal
Some States have special regulations that apply when children participate in an appeal. Different rules apply for children of different ages. If you are planning to involve children in your fundraising activity/event, you will be required to comply with further guidelines from Ronald McDonald House Charities SA before proceeding with your activity/event.
Finance, records and receipting
The financial aspects of fundraising, raffles, record keeping and management of the fundraiser/event are entirely the responsibility of the Community Fundraiser and the Community Fundraiser must comply with the relevant State or Territory laws and regulations.
If you have any queries about fundraising on behalf of RMHC SA, please contact a member of our fundraising team on 8267 6922 or email fundraising.sa@rmhc.org.au
YOUR OBLIGATIONS AS A FUNDRAISER
- I have read Ronald McDonald House Charities SA’s Fundraising Terms of Agreement (above) and I agree to conduct my fundraising event/activity in accordance with these terms and in a manner which upholds the integrity, professionalism and values of Ronald McDonald House Charities SA.
- I understand that Ronald McDonald House Charities SA reserves the right to withdraw approval for the fundraiser/event at any time if there is a likelihood that the activity/event fails to adhere to any of Ronald McDonald House Charities SA Agreement to Fundraise. Ronald McDonald House Charities SA will notify the Fundraiser of the breach of the Agreement to Fundraise with Ronald McDonald House Charities SA and give the Fundraiser the opportunity to remedy the breach within 5 working days.
- I acknowledge that I am in proper physical and mental condition to conduct the fundraising activity/event and voluntarily agree to the risks associated with conducting the activity/event.
- I understand that I cannot make a claim against Ronald McDonald House Charities SA for any damage, loss or injury arising at or from the fundraising event/activity outlined in this agreement.
