01 General Information
Information published on this website is intended primarily for general informational and communication purposes.
Website content may include information about:
- The identity of the Servite Mission Sisters.
- Spirituality and religious vocation.
- Discernment and formation.
- Pastoral and missionary activities.
- Education and healthcare support.
- Welfare and community outreach.
- Donations and public support.
- Events, announcements and publications.
02 Accuracy of Information
We aim to provide information that is accurate, helpful and current.
However, information may occasionally:
- Contain errors or omissions.
- Become outdated.
- Require correction or clarification.
- Change without immediate website updates.
- Differ from local or regional procedures.
Important information should be confirmed directly with an authorised representative of the Servite Mission Sisters.
03 No Guarantee
The website and its content are provided on a general informational basis.
We do not guarantee that:
- The website will always be available.
- Every page will be free from errors.
- All information will remain current.
- Every external link or embedded service will continue to function.
- The website will be free from all technical problems or security risks.
04 Religious and Spiritual Content
Prayers, reflections, Scripture quotations, spiritual guidance and vocation materials are provided for religious education and spiritual encouragement.
They do not replace:
- Personal spiritual direction.
- Pastoral counselling.
- Sacramental preparation.
- Canonical consultation.
- Formal discernment with authorised vocation personnel.
- Direct guidance from an appropriate Church authority.
05 Vocation and Formation Information
Information about vocation, discernment, candidacy and formation is provided as a general introduction.
Submission of a vocation enquiry does not guarantee:
- Acceptance into a formation programme.
- Admission to the Institute.
- A formal invitation or appointment.
- Financial support or sponsorship.
- Confirmation that a person has a vocation to this particular form of consecrated life.
Every vocation enquiry may be considered individually according to the Institute’s discernment, suitability and formation procedures.
06 Medical and Healthcare Information
Website content relating to health, healthcare, wellbeing, medical outreach or patient support is provided for general information.
It is not intended to:
- Diagnose a medical condition.
- Recommend specific treatment.
- Replace professional medical advice.
- Replace emergency medical care.
- Create a patient-and-healthcare-provider relationship.
07 Safeguarding Information
General safeguarding information on this website does not replace immediate reporting to the appropriate emergency, child-protection, adult-safeguarding or law-enforcement authority.
Website forms and ordinary email should not be used as the only means of reporting an urgent safeguarding emergency.
Further information is available in our Safeguarding Policy .
08 Financial and Donation Information
Information about donations, payments and mission support is provided for general guidance.
Nothing on the website should be treated as:
- Financial advice.
- Tax advice.
- Investment advice.
- Accounting advice.
- A guarantee that a donation is tax-deductible.
Donors should seek appropriate independent advice concerning tax, accounting or legal consequences.
Further information is available in our Donation Policy .
09 External Payment Platforms
Donations and other payments may be processed through an external payment provider such as Stripe.
Payment platforms operate independently and are responsible for their own:
- Payment-processing systems.
- Security measures.
- Availability.
- Transaction procedures.
- Privacy practices.
- Terms and conditions.
Visitors should review the terms and policies of the relevant payment provider before completing a transaction.
10 External Links
The website may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms, maps, payment services, videos, documents or other third-party resources.
External links are provided for convenience and information.
The presence of an external link does not necessarily mean that the Servite Mission Sisters:
- Control the external website.
- Approve every item of external content.
- Guarantee the service provided.
- Accept responsibility for external practices.
- Endorse every opinion expressed on the external site.
12 Testimonials and Personal Experiences
Testimonials, stories and personal experiences may describe individual circumstances.
They should not be understood as a guarantee that every person will have the same experience, outcome or result.
Personal stories may be edited for clarity, length, privacy or safeguarding reasons.
13 Images and Illustrations
Some website images may be:
- Original photographs.
- Illustrative images.
- Stock photography.
- Digitally created artwork.
- Reconstructed or representative scenes.
- AI-assisted visual content.
An image may be used to illustrate a ministry, activity or theme and may not always depict the exact people, place or event described.
14 Events and Programmes
Event dates, programme details, venues, availability and participation requirements may change.
Publication of an event does not guarantee:
- Availability of places.
- Acceptance of an application.
- That the event will proceed as originally planned.
- Transport or accommodation.
- Financial assistance.
Participants should confirm important details directly before making travel or other commitments.
15 Documents and Downloads
Downloadable documents are provided for information, application, education or approved use.
Visitors should check that they are using the most recent version before relying on a form, policy, procedure or publication.
16 Website Security
We aim to use reasonable measures to maintain website security.
However, no website, email system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely free from:
- Viruses.
- Malware.
- Unauthorised access.
- Data interception.
- Technical failure.
- Service interruption.
Visitors are responsible for using suitable security measures on their own devices.
17 Website Availability
Access to the website may be temporarily interrupted due to:
- Maintenance.
- Technical problems.
- Hosting failures.
- Security updates.
- Network disruption.
- Events outside our reasonable control.
We are not able to guarantee continuous or uninterrupted access.
18 Decisions Based on Website Information
Visitors are responsible for decisions made on the basis of website information.
Before making an important decision, visitors should:
- Confirm relevant information.
- Contact an authorised representative.
- Obtain suitable professional advice where necessary.
- Review the terms and policies of external services.
19 Limitation of Responsibility
To the extent permitted by applicable requirements, the Servite Mission Sisters are not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from:
- Reliance on general website information.
- Temporary unavailability of the website.
- Use of an external website or service.
- Use of outdated downloaded material.
- A visitor’s failure to protect personal devices or account information.
- Circumstances outside the reasonable control of the Servite Mission Sisters.
20 Copyright and Intellectual Property
Use of website content is subject to our Copyright Policy .
Visitors should not assume that website content may be copied, modified or republished without permission.
21 Privacy and Cookies
Personal information submitted through the website is handled according to our Privacy Policy .
Information about cookies is available in our Cookie Policy .
22 Changes to This Disclaimer
This Disclaimer may be updated when website content, services, legal information or organisational practices change.
The latest version will be published on this page with the date of the most recent update.
23 Contact Us
Questions about this Disclaimer or requests for confirmation of website information may be directed to the Servite Mission Sisters.
11 Social Media
Links to social-media pages may lead to platforms controlled by third parties.
Comments, posts or messages made by members of the public on social-media platforms do not necessarily represent the views of the Servite Mission Sisters.
Official statements should be identified through authorised communication channels.