Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific limited by guarantee (SISEAP)

Terms and Conditions for an Associate of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific

1.                       Introduction

1.1                   Associates will be expected to promote the Vision, Mission, Objects and Values of Soroptimist International and Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP)

1.2                   SISEAP is a not for profit service organisation whose mission is to transform the lives and status of women and girls.

1.3                   Prior to becoming an Associate, you will be required to agree to the Terms and Conditions of an Associate of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific. Once Associate Status is granted, these terms and conditions will form a binding contract between the Associate and Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific.

2.                       These terms and conditions are supplemental and subject to the company bylaws of SISEAP as amended from time to time.

3.                       Definitions

3.1                   “Laws’ means any common law of Australia or statute or statutory instrument enacted by the Australian Parliament and shall be extended as far as the Associate is concerned (but not SISEAP) to include the laws of the country in which the Associate is resident or domiciled.

3.2                   “The Logo’ means the Soroptimist Emblem and any other branding introduced by SISEAP or Soroptimist International from time to time.

3.3                   “The Organisation’ means SISEAP and its member Clubs, National Associations, Networks and Countries.

3.4                   “Soroptimist International" means the world-wide Soroptimist movement constituted as a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 08670477 and its member Federations including SISEAP.

3.5                   SISEAP ” means Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP), a company limited by guarantee registered in Australia  company ACN: 147 990 627, whose registered office is situated at G1/11A Lachlan St WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

4.                       General

4.1                   Associates of SISEAP warrant that they will not deliberately, or negligently contravene any Laws or take part in any illegal activity.

4.2                   An Associate of SISEAP agrees not to use or alter the Logo, SISEAP documentation or any other intellectual property belonging to SISEAP for any purpose other than those specifically authorised by SISEAP.  Unauthorised use may result in the association with SISEAP being revoked by SISEAP and may also constitute a civil or criminal offence. The Logo is a registered trademark and SI reserves the right to take legal action against any individual who misuses the Logo.

4.3                   An Associate of SISEAP will endeavour to comply with The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and will not share or sell details to third parties or external organisations.

4.4                   Associates of SISEAP will notify SISEAP of any changes to their personal data held by SISEAP , so that SISEAP records are always kept up to date and accurate.

5.                       Voting Rights/Holding Office

5.1                   An Associate of SISEAP is not entitled to vote at any level within the Organisation.

6.                       Cancellation of Association 

6.1                   Associates of SISEAP may withdraw or cancel their Association with SISEAP at any time by contacting SISEAP’s registered office but shall not be entitled to any refund of fees or subscriptions paid in these circumstances.

6.2                   Associates of SISEAP accept that Association may be cancelled or access to Associate services (if any) suspended by SISEAP without notice for unreasonable use or abuse of any such Associate services.

7.                       Fees

7.1                   An annual Associate fee is payable by or in respect of each Associate and must be paid on the anniversary date of their payment.

7.2                   Renewal of Association is not automatic and is entirely at the discretion of SISEAP.

7.3                   Annual Associate fees are non-refundable.

7.4                   Gifted Associate status is valid for 12 months from the time of registration.

7.5                   The annual fee will be notified on the SISEAP website on or before 1 November. 

7.6                   Termination/Suspension of an Associate

7.7                   SISEAP reserves the right to revoke an Associate’s status at any time with immediate effect at their absolute discretion.

7.7.1                  should there be a significant breach in these terms and conditions of an Associate by the Associate concerned including a failure to uphold the objects of Soroptimist International or engaging in any activity or conduct which reflects adversely on the Organisation;

7.7.2                  where an Associate has failed to pay her Associate subscription fee one month after it is due.

7.8                   If an Associate’s status is  revoked, SISEAP will provide the Associate with a written explanation of the reason for its action.

7.9                   An Associate who has received notice of revocation of their Association shall have the right (within 30 days of receipt of such notice) to appeal in writing to the Management Committee of SISEAP for reconsideration of the matter by them, which reconsideration shall take place at the Management Committee meeting next after receipt of such appeal by SISEAP and the decision of the Management Committee shall then be final.

7.10                On revocation of Association Status for any reason, permission to use the SI Logo or advocacy statements or any other SISEAP documentation is revoked with immediate effect.

8.                       Amendments

8.1                   SISEAP reserves the right to alter or amend these terms and conditions at its discretion. Any changes will be notified to Associates as soon as is reasonably practicable and published on the SISEAP website. Amendments will not apply retrospectively.

9.                       Applicable Law

9.1                   The law of Australia applies to these terms and conditions and the contract between the Associate and SISEAP, referred to in Clause 1.3.