Legal information
Governing law and jurisdiction
The law and courts that apply to this website and our related fundraising and partnership activities.
Effective date: 3 November 2026
Governing law
This website, these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, the Refund Policy, all donations, sponsorships, partnerships, and any related interactions with SOS Children's Villages Eswatini shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
By accessing or using this website, you agree that the laws of Eswatini shall apply to any matter arising from your use of the website or your relationship with SOS Children's Villages Eswatini.
Jurisdiction
Any dispute, claim, controversy, or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to use of this website, donations or sponsorship contributions, partnerships or fundraising activities, organisational communications, website content, the Privacy Policy, the Refund Policy, or the Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
By using this website, you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection based on venue or jurisdiction.
Dispute resolution
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute through good-faith discussions and engagement. SOS Children's Villages Eswatini remains committed to addressing concerns fairly, transparently, and promptly wherever possible.
Compliance and severability
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of this website complies with all laws and regulations applicable to them. Nothing on this website permits activity that is unlawful under the laws of Eswatini or any other applicable jurisdiction.
If any provision of this policy is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to this policy
SOS Children's Villages Eswatini may amend or update this policy from time to time. Revisions will be published on this website together with the updated effective date.
Contact information
Questions about this policy can be sent to sos.fundraising@sos-swaziland.org or by phone on +268 2505 8471 / 2 / 3.
SOS Children's Villages Eswatini is committed to conducting its activities in accordance with applicable laws, safeguarding requirements, ethical standards, accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship.