Terms & Conditions
Last updated: April 2026. Please read these terms carefully before making any donation or using this website.
1. About KittyRescue Wellington
KittyRescue Wellington is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit group operating in the Wellington region of New Zealand. We are not a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. Contributions made through this website are not tax-deductible.
2. Donations
2.1 General donations
All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless KittyRescue Wellington determines at its sole discretion that a refund is appropriate. By donating, you acknowledge that funds may be applied to any aspect of our cat welfare operations, including but not limited to: food, veterinary care, trapping equipment, transport, colony management, and general operating costs.
2.2 Redirection of funds
Funds received — including donations earmarked for specific cats — may be redirected to any area of our cat welfare operations at the discretion of KittyRescue Wellington administrators. We will always make every effort to honour the spirit of your contribution, but we cannot guarantee that your donation will be spent exclusively on the cat or purpose you selected.
2.3 No guarantee of outcome
KittyRescue Wellington does not guarantee any specific outcome for any cat, including survival, rehoming, socialisation, or continued presence in a particular location.
3. Payments
Payments are processed by PayPal. KittyRescue Wellington does not store your full card details. All transactions are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Payment processing fees may apply and are deducted from the total received by KittyRescue Wellington.
All payments are final and non-refundable unless KittyRescue Wellington expressly agrees to a refund in writing.
4. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described therein.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, KittyRescue Wellington, its volunteers, and administrators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this website or any contribution made through it. This website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
6. Changes to These Terms
KittyRescue Wellington reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend checking this page periodically.
7. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.