Terms of Use
Last updated: 09/11/2026
Welcome to the website of the Absurdly Kind Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this site, you agree to the terms below. Please read them before browsing further.
The Absurdly Kind Foundation works to expand access to the arts in South Africa through scholarships, grants, and an opportunities directory covering auditions, scholarships, grants, and residencies for visual and performing artists.
You're welcome to browse, share, and reference content on this site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:
Use the site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the site's operation
Submit false, misleading, or harmful content to the opportunities directory or any other part of the site
The Foundation aggregates and shares information about arts opportunities, auditions, scholarships, grants, and residencies, as a service to the arts community. Please note:
We do our best to keep listings accurate and current, but we can't guarantee that every listing is complete, correct, or still open
Inclusion of a listing is not an endorsement by the Foundation of the organisation behind it
You're responsible for verifying details directly with the organisation offering the opportunity before applying or providing any payment or personal information
The Foundation is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on a listing
The Absurdly Kind Foundation name, logo, and original content on this site (including video content) belong to the Foundation, unless stated otherwise. You may share or link to our content, but you may not reproduce, modify, or use it commercially without our written permission.
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Donations made through this site are processed by [payment processor name]. Donations are [tax-deductible under Section 18A, once PBO status is granted / not currently tax-deductible]. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at [email address] for any donation-related query.
This site may link to, or embed content from, third-party platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. We're not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those platforms.
The Foundation provides this website and its content "as is," without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, the Foundation is not liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from your use of this site.
These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa.
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
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Last updated: 11/09/2026
The Absurdly Kind Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This policy explains what information we collect through this website, why we collect it, and how we handle it.
The Absurdly Kind Foundation is a South African organisation working to expand access to the arts through scholarships, grants, and an opportunities directory for visual and performing artists.
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9 Hattingh Street
Baillie Park
Potchefstroom
2526
333-579-NPO
We may collect the following personal information when you use this site:
Contact details you provide, such as your name and email address, when you sign up for updates, submit an opportunity listing, or contact us directly
Donor information, including name, contact details, and payment information, if you make a donation through the site
Basic technical information, such as browser type and general location, collected automatically through analytics tools
We only collect what we need for the purpose it was collected for.
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to enquiries and correspond with you
Send updates about the Foundation's work, if you've opted in
Process and acknowledge donations
Review and publish submissions to the opportunities directory
Improve the website based on how it's used
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
This site may use cookies and embedded content from services such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These services collect information according to their own privacy policies.
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We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law, whichever is longer.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
Ask what personal information we hold about you
Ask us to correct or delete inaccurate information
Object to how we use your information
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your information has not been handled properly
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sayhi@thomaserlank.com
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.
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