Effective date: October 18th, 2025
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Tumaini.Africa website and services (collectively, the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.
1. Eligibility and accounts
You must be able to form a binding contract under applicable law. If you create an account, you are responsible for your credentials and all activity under your account.
2. Changes to the Site or Terms
We may modify the Site or these Terms. If changes are material, we will post the updated Terms with a new effective date. Continued use means you accept the changes.
3. Permitted use
Use the Site only for lawful, non‑commercial purposes related to our mission unless we grant written permission otherwise.
4. Prohibited conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate laws or infringe rights of others.
- Interfere with Site security or attempt unauthorized access.
- Upload malware or engage in scraping or rate‑limiting avoidance.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
5. Donations and receipts
Donations are processed by third‑party payment processors. By donating, you agree to their terms and privacy policies. Unless required by law, donations are final and non‑refundable. For errors, contact [giving@yourdomain] within [X] days.
6. Communications
By providing contact information you consent to receive service messages. Marketing emails require your consent where required by law. You may opt out using the unsubscribe link.
7. Intellectual property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, photos, and software, is owned by Tumaini or its licensors and is protected by applicable laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
8. User content
If you submit content (such as testimonials or comments), you grant Tumaini a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content for our mission and Site operation. You represent you have all rights to grant this license.
9. Third‑party services
The Site may include links to or integrations with third‑party sites and services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
10. No warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Tumaini and its officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Site.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tumaini from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
13. Governing law and venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Courts located in [Venue] will have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time with or without notice. Upon termination, provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect.
15. Miscellaneous
Severability: If any part of these Terms is invalid, the remaining parts remain in effect.
No waiver: A failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
Entire agreement: These Terms are the entire agreement between you and Tumaini about the Site.
16. Contact
Questions: [support@yourdomain] or [Postal address].