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TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: 3 April 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and The Smile Mission Ltd, doing business as Smile Asia (“Smile Asia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the www.smileasia.org website, as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

We are registered in Singapore and have our registered office at 352 Tanglin Road #01-05, Singapore 247671 (UEN 200720373E and Charity Reg No 2077).

By accessing the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.

1. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

2. Use Outside Singapore

This Site is intended for users located in jurisdictions where its use is lawful. Users accessing the Site from other countries do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its content – including source code, text, images, audio, video, and trademarks – are our proprietary property or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may download or print content solely for this purpose. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content or functionality without our express written permission.

4. User Representations

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction;
  • You will provide accurate, current information;
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
  • You will not use automated tools (e.g., bots or scrapers) to access the Site;
  • You will not use the Site for unlawful or unauthorised purposes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access for violations of these representations.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose;
  • Interfere with security features or disrupt server operations;
  • Use automated tools (bots, spiders, scripts, etc.) to extract data;
  • Upload malware, spam, or other harmful content;
  • Harass, abuse, or intimidate any user or employee;
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our software;
  • Use the Site in any commercial or competitive way without authorisation.

Violations may result in suspension or permanent termination of access.

6. User-Generated Contributions

If you submit content (text, media, suggestions, etc.), you represent that:

  • You own or have rights to the content;
  • It does not violate any intellectual property, privacy, or legal rights;
  • It is not offensive, harmful, or misleading.

We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion. You retain ownership of your content, but grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and share it as needed.

7. Submissions

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas submitted to us are non-confidential and become our property. We may use them for any purpose without attribution or compensation.

8. Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links to external websites or include third-party content. We do not monitor or endorse these websites or resources and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. You access them at your own risk.

9. Site Management

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor use for violations of these Terms;
  • Take legal action or report misconduct to authorities;
  • Remove content that burdens our systems or violates policies;
  • Suspend or restrict access at our discretion.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in Singapore.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access at any time, without notice, for any violation of these Terms. If your account is terminated, you may not register again under any alias or third-party identity.

12. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Site without notice;
  • Make changes to content or features;
  • Interrupt access for maintenance or system failures.

We are not liable for any inconvenience or loss caused by interruptions or changes.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Dispute Resolution

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore courts. We also reserve the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence or principal place of business.

15. Disclaimer

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or that content is accurate or complete. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

16. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid (if any) to us in the six months prior to the claim.

17. Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or liabilities arising from your use of the Site, your contributions, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

18. User Data

We may maintain data you submit for purposes of site functionality. We are not liable for any data loss or corruption.

19. Electronic Communications & Signatures

You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that electronic agreements, signatures, and records have the same legal effect as paper counterparts.

20. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and Smile Asia. If any part is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

The Smile Mission Ltd
352 Tanglin Road #01-05
Singapore 247671
Phone: +65 6473 3708 | Email: info@smileasia.org