Terms & Conditions of the English Website Version
Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children

Last updated: May 2026

Welcome to the English website version of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children.

The website provides information about the work of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil. WCTAG Hilft e. V. is the supporting and umbrella organization of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children. The Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC was founded by WCTAG Hilft e. V. and is the Brazilian organization through which the project work is implemented locally in Brazil.

These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of the content, information, features and services provided on this website. By accessing or using this website, users agree to these Terms & Conditions, as well as to our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Legal Notice.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not continue using this website.

1. Responsibility for the English Website Version

The organization responsible for the English website version is:

WCTAG Hilft e. V.

Email: info@wctag-hilft.de

Further details can be found in the Legal Notice.

WCTAG Hilft e. V. is the supporting and umbrella organization of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children. The Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC was founded by WCTAG Hilft e. V. and is the Brazilian organization responsible for implementing the project work locally in Brazil.

2. Purpose of the Website

This website serves in particular to:

provide information about projects, activities, programs and events of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children;
provide insight into the social, educational, cultural, environmental and non-profit work carried out locally in Brazil;
share news, reports, photographs, videos and institutional materials related to our work;
provide contact and communication channels;
inform about opportunities for support, donations, volunteering, partnerships and engagement;
promote institutional transparency regarding the organization, its activities and its impact.

The website is intended for interested individuals, supporters, donors, volunteers, partner organizations, institutions, civil society organizations and the general public.

3. Non-Profit Character and Donation Information

The content of this website is provided exclusively for informational, institutional, educational, communication and support purposes in connection with the non-profit work of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children.

Donations from Germany, Europe and international donations outside Brazil may be processed through the German supporting and umbrella organization WCTAG Hilft e. V.

Donations within Brazil may be directed to the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC, according to the official donation methods made available by the organization.

Where this website refers users to external donation platforms, payment providers or third-party services, the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those providers also apply.

A donation does not constitute the purchase of a product or service. It is a voluntary act of support and does not create any entitlement to a specific service or consideration in return.

4. Use of the Website

Use of this website is generally possible without registration.

Users agree to use the website only in a lawful, ethical and appropriate manner, without violating the rights of third parties or impairing the operation of the website.

In particular, users are prohibited from:

using the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or legally prohibited purposes;
submitting, transmitting or distributing offensive, discriminatory, violent, defamatory, illegal or otherwise inappropriate content;
violating third-party rights, including copyrights, image rights, personality rights, trademarks, data protection rights or other intellectual property rights;
attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems, restricted areas, servers, databases or website functions;
carrying out technical attacks, introducing viruses, malicious code, spam or any other interference with the operation of the website;
using scraping, automated data collection, mass copying of content or unauthorized automated access;
using website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC reserve the right to remove, block or not process content, messages or requests that are considered inappropriate, abusive, unlawful or incompatible with the institutional purpose of the website.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

The content published on this website, including texts, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, documents, reports, illustrations, educational materials, digital files and other elements, is protected by copyright and intellectual property rights.

Unless otherwise indicated, the rights belong to WCTAG Hilft e. V., the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC, or the respective authors, photographers, partners, contributors or rights holders.

Reproduction, editing, distribution, publication, transmission, translation, adaptation, commercial use or creation of derivative works from the content of this website is only permitted with prior written authorization, unless expressly permitted by law or stated on the website.

Private, non-commercial use of the content is permitted within the usual limits, such as reading, sharing page links or downloading documents expressly provided for informational purposes, provided that the integrity of the content is preserved and the source is indicated where applicable.

6. Image, Video and Personality Rights

This website may contain photographs, videos, stories, testimonials and other materials related to the work of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children with children, adolescents, families, communities, volunteers, staff members and partners.

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC strive to communicate in a respectful, dignified and protective manner, especially with regard to children and young people.

The reuse, editing, publication, commercial sharing, reproduction or distribution of images, videos or audiovisual materials from this website by third parties is not permitted without prior written authorization.

This applies in particular to images and content involving children, adolescents, families, project participants, staff members, volunteers and community members.

7. Accuracy, Updates and Availability of Content

We make every effort to provide content that is accurate, current and carefully prepared. However, we do not guarantee that all information is always complete, correct or up to date.

Information about projects, events, calendars, contacts, donation methods, partnerships, reports or external links may change at any time.

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC reserve the right to modify, supplement, suspend or remove website content, in whole or in part, without prior notice, where necessary for institutional, technical, legal or organizational reasons.

We do not guarantee that the website will be continuously available, uninterrupted, secure or free of errors.

8. Liability

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC are not liable for damages resulting from improper use of the website, temporary unavailability, technical failures, interruptions, third-party attacks, connection problems, malfunctioning devices or external services beyond our control.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes liability where such exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.

Where this website provides institutional, educational or project-related information, such information is general in nature and does not constitute individual legal, financial, medical, psychological or professional advice.

9. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, platforms or third-party services, such as donation platforms, social networks, institutional partners, payment services, videos, maps, news pages or informational websites.

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC have no control over the content, practices, privacy policies, terms of use or security measures of such third parties.

The respective operators are solely responsible for external websites and services.

When accessing external links, we recommend that users read the applicable terms of use and privacy policies.

10. Data Protection and Cookies

Information on the processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

Information on the use of cookies and similar technologies can be found in our Cookie Policy.

Where external services, forms, newsletter functions, donation platforms, payment providers, videos, maps or social networks are embedded or linked, the privacy policies and terms of the respective providers may also apply.

11. Newsletter, Forms and Communications

When users contact us via forms, email, newsletter registration or other communication channels provided on the website, the data submitted will be processed in accordance with the stated purposes and our Privacy Policy.

Newsletter subscription, where available, is based on the user’s consent. This consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future, for example via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

12. Changes to These Terms & Conditions

WCTAG Hilft e. V. and the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC may update these Terms & Conditions whenever legal, technical, institutional, operational or organizational changes occur.

The current version will be available on this website.

The version published at the time of access or use of the website applies.

Continued use of the website after changes have been published may be understood as acknowledgement of the updated Terms & Conditions.

13. Applicable Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, insofar as WCTAG Hilft e. V. is responsible for the English website version and international communication.

Where there is a direct relationship with the Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC, the implementation of projects in Brazil, donations within Brazil or users located in Brazil, Brazilian law may also apply as appropriate.

Mandatory consumer protection or data protection rights under applicable law remain unaffected.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this website, these Terms & Conditions or the English website content, please contact:

WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Email: info@wctag-hilft.de

For matters related to the local project implementation in Brazil:

Island of the Children - Associação Ilha das Crianças (AIC)
Email: info@islandofthechildren.org