Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: 15 May 2026

Welcome to Children’s Joy (childrensjoy.io). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and free educational materials. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Children’s Joy

Children’s Joy is a non-profit organization registered in Norway, dedicated to providing free educational materials, coloring books, and digital resources to children worldwide, with a focus on orphaned and underserved children in India and Africa.

Organization details:
– Name: Children’s Joy
– Org.nr: 932417901
– Registered in: Norway
– Address: Elveveien 152A, 3267 Larvik, Norway
– Email: info@childrensjoy.io
– Phone: +47 46 41 27 93

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or you are using the website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
  • You will use our website and materials only for lawful purposes.

If you are accessing the website on behalf of an organization (e.g., a school, orphanage, or community group), you confirm that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Our Free Educational Materials

3.1 What We Provide

Children’s Joy offers digital educational materials including, but not limited to:

  • Coloring books (PDF downloads)
  • Workbooks and learning materials
  • Digital storybooks
  • Audio stories
  • Art and craft resources

All materials are provided free of charge.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may:

  • Download our materials for personal, family, classroom, or charitable use.
  • Print and distribute copies to children, students, or community members at no charge.
  • Use the materials in schools, orphanages, libraries, hospitals, or community programs.
  • Share the materials with educators, parents, and guardians.

3.3 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Sell, resell, or distribute our materials for commercial profit.
  • Remove or alter the Children’s Joy branding, copyright notices, or logos.
  • Use our materials to promote products, services, or organizations without our written permission.
  • Modify the materials and redistribute them as your own work.
  • Use the materials in any manner that violates applicable laws or these Terms.

If you wish to use our materials commercially or for a purpose not covered above, please email us at info@childrensjoy.io to request permission.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

All content on our website — including but not limited to text, images, logos, illustrations, coloring books, workbooks, audio recordings, designs, and software — is owned by or licensed to Children’s Joy and is protected by Norwegian, EU, and international copyright laws.

4.2 Children’s Artwork

Some of our materials feature artwork created by children. Where children’s artwork is used, we have obtained appropriate consents. We reserve all rights to use, reproduce, and distribute this artwork for educational and charitable purposes.

4.3 Trademarks

“Children’s Joy” and our logo are trademarks of our organization. You may not use these without our prior written permission.

5. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree NOT to:

  • Use the website in any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law.
  • Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activity.
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt our services.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users’ accounts.
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the website without our written permission.
  • Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through our contact or donation forms.
  • Impersonate any person or organization.

We reserve the right to block access to anyone who violates these conduct rules.

6. Donations

6.1 Voluntary Nature

All donations to Children’s Joy are voluntary and non-refundable, except as required by applicable consumer protection law or in cases of clear error (e.g., duplicate transactions).

6.2 Payment Processing

Donations are processed through secure third-party providers (Stripe and PayPal). By making a donation, you agree to the terms of these payment processors. We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

6.3 Tax Receipts

Tax deductibility of donations depends on your country of residence and local tax law. We can provide donation confirmations upon request at info@childrensjoy.io, but we make no guarantee regarding tax treatment in your jurisdiction.

6.4 Refunds

If you believe you have made a donation in error, please contact us within 30 days at info@childrensjoy.io. Refund decisions are made on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.

6.5 Use of Donations

Donations support our charitable mission: providing free educational materials, supporting orphaned children, and covering operational costs (website hosting, content production, distribution). We are committed to transparency and will publish annual reports on the use of funds.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may link to third-party websites, services, or resources (e.g., partner organizations, payment processors). These links are provided for convenience.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing these links is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies before engaging.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 “As Is” Basis

Our website and all materials are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness of content

8.2 Educational Content

Our educational materials are intended as supplementary learning resources and are not a substitute for professional educational, medical, or psychological advice. Always consult qualified professionals for specific guidance.

8.3 Website Availability

We strive to keep our website available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or factors beyond our control.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Children’s Joy and its directors, volunteers, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, our website or materials
  • Damages caused by viruses or other harmful code that may infect your device through our website

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall not exceed the amount you have donated to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or NOK 1,000 (one thousand Norwegian kroner), whichever is lower.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Children’s Joy and its directors, volunteers, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of our website or materials
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Any content you submit through our website (e.g., contact forms, comments)

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we will provide notice through our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful to our organization, mission, or users.

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability) shall survive.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Larvik, Norway, except where mandatory consumer protection law in your country of residence provides otherwise.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Children’s Joy
Email: info@childrensjoy.io
Phone: +47 46 41 27 93
Address: Elveveien 152A, 3267 Larvik, Norway

Thank you for supporting Children’s Joy. Your engagement helps us bring joy and education to children around the world.

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