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Website Policy

Website Disclaimer

This Disclaimer explains the general limitations that apply to information, resources, services and external links provided through the Servite Mission Sisters website.

Last updated: August 2026
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The Servite Mission Sisters provide this website for general information, communication, vocation awareness, pastoral engagement, mission support and public education. While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate content, the website should not be treated as a substitute for professional, legal, medical, financial, safeguarding, canonical or pastoral advice.

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  • Become outdated.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.
Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should contact the appropriate emergency service or qualified healthcare professional immediately.

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.

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.

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.
Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.

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.

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