Effective Date: October 2026
Last Updated: October 2026
Welcome to the website of The Esteemed Life Foundation (“TELF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of TELF’s website, online forms, contribution features, information, resources and other services made available through this website.
By accessing or using this website, submitting information through the website, or making a financial contribution through the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please discontinue use of the website.
TELF is a registered not-for-profit organization operating in Ontario, Canada. TELF is not currently a registered charity and cannot issue official donation receipts for Canadian income tax purposes.
1. Purpose of This Website
This website provides information about TELF, our mission, programs, community initiatives, opportunities for involvement, events, partnerships and other organizational activities. The website may also allow individuals to contact TELF, register interest in programs or activities, volunteer, subscribe to communications, and make financial contributions.
Information provided through this website is for general informational and organizational purposes and may be updated from time to time.
2. Financial Contributions
TELF may provide opportunities for individuals, organizations and other supporters to make financial contributions through this website. Contributions are used to support TELF’s programs, services, operations and community initiatives, subject to applicable organizational requirements and restrictions.
Important Contribution Notice: The Esteemed Life Foundation is a registered not-for-profit organization and is not currently a registered charity. Accordingly, TELF cannot issue official donation receipts for Canadian income tax purposes. Any acknowledgement, confirmation or receipt issued by TELF is for transaction or record-keeping purposes only and should not be represented as an official charitable donation receipt.
Unless TELF expressly states that a contribution is designated for a particular purpose or campaign, TELF may apply contributions where they are reasonably needed to advance the Foundation’s purposes, programs and operations.
3. Payment Processing
Online payments may be processed through third-party payment service providers, such as Stripe or PayPal, where enabled. TELF does not intend to directly collect or store complete credit or debit card numbers submitted through these payment processors.
Use of a third-party payment provider may also be subject to that provider’s terms, conditions and privacy practices. TELF is not responsible for the independent acts, omissions, availability or security practices of third-party payment providers, except to the extent required by applicable law.
4. Contribution Errors, Cancellations and Refund Requests
If you believe that a contribution was made in error, duplicated, processed for an incorrect amount or otherwise requires review, please contact TELF as soon as reasonably possible.
Requests for cancellation or refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the circumstances of the transaction, whether funds have already been committed or used, payment-processing requirements and applicable law. TELF does not guarantee that every contribution can be cancelled or refunded.
5. Programs, Services and Information
Information about TELF’s programs, services, workshops, community initiatives, referrals, resources or support activities is provided for general informational purposes. Program availability, eligibility criteria, schedules, locations, capacity and scope may change without notice.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, information provided on this website is not intended to constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial or other regulated professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Individuals requiring professional or emergency assistance should seek support from an appropriately qualified professional or emergency service.
This section is particularly important for TELF because of the nature of the programs and support you intend to provide.
6. Emergency and Crisis Situations
TELF’s website, contact forms, email addresses and online communication channels are not emergency or crisis-response services and should not be used to request immediate emergency assistance.
f you or another person is in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, contact 911 or the appropriate local emergency service. Individuals experiencing a mental health or other crisis should access an appropriate crisis service or qualified healthcare provider based on their circumstances and location.
7. Acceptable Use of the Website
Users agree to use TELF’s website lawfully and respectfully.
- Users must not:
- use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or misleading purposes;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to TELF’s website, systems, accounts or data;
- introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technologies;
- interfere with the operation, security or availability of the website;
- impersonate another individual or organization;
- knowingly provide false or misleading information through TELF forms;
- use website content in a manner that infringes TELF’s or another party’s legal rights.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, content created and published by TELF on this website, including text, graphics, logos, program materials, downloadable resources, photographs, videos, branding and other original materials, is owned by or licensed to The Esteemed Life Foundation and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Website content may be viewed and used for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. TELF content may not be reproduced, republished, sold, substantially modified, distributed or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization, except where permitted by law.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
TELF’s website may contain links to websites, platforms, resources or services operated by third parties. These links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes and do not necessarily constitute TELF’s endorsement of the third party or its content.
TELF does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use. Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before using third-party services.
10. Privacy
TELF’s collection, use, disclosure, retention and protection of personal information through this website is addressed in our Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy to understand how TELF handles personal information.
11. Website Availability and Accuracy
TELF seeks to provide accurate and useful information but does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, error-free or continuously available. Information, programs, features and website content may be corrected, updated, suspended or changed from time to time.
TELF may temporarily restrict or suspend access to all or part of the website for maintenance, security, technical or operational reasons.
12. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, TELF makes no representation or warranty that the website or its content will meet every user’s particular needs or that access will always be uninterrupted, secure or error-free.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, TELF and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and representatives will not be liable for losses or damages arising solely from reliance on general website information, interruption of website availability, or use of third-party websites or services, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or waive rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded, restricted or waived under applicable law.
13. Privacy and Electronic Communications
Where individuals choose to receive newsletters, updates, event information or other electronic communications from TELF, TELF will manage such communications in accordance with applicable requirements. Recipients may withdraw from non-essential electronic communications using the unsubscribe mechanism provided, where applicable, or by contacting TELF.
14. Changes to These Terms and Conditions
TELF may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our website, activities, organizational practices or applicable requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website after updated Terms and Conditions are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to these Terms and Conditions will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
16. Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:
The Esteemed Life Foundation
Ontario, Canada
Email: theesteemedlifefoundation@gmail.com
Website: theesteemedlifefoundation.org