Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to SIKAF Foundation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and programs. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the SIKAF Foundation website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Use of Our Services

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only, including:

• Learning about our mission and programs
• Making donations to support our work
• Registering as a volunteer or partner
• Subscribing to our newsletter
• Contacting us for information or support

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems to access our website without authorization
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

3. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of SIKAF Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or brand names without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

You may share links to our website and quote brief excerpts for educational or news purposes, provided you attribute the content to SIKAF Foundation and include a link to the original source.

4. Donations and Payments

When you make a donation through our website:

• Payment Processing: All donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your complete payment card information.
• Donation Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error was made, please contact us within 30 days of the donation date.
• Tax Deductibility: Donations may be tax-deductible in accordance with applicable tax laws. We will provide receipts for all donations.
• Designated Funds: While we strive to honor donor designations, we reserve the right to redirect funds to areas of greatest need if a designated program is no longer operational.

5. Volunteer and Partnership Programs

By participating in our volunteer or partnership programs, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information in your application
• Comply with all program guidelines and requirements
• Respect the dignity and privacy of beneficiaries and other participants
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Follow all safety protocols and instructions
• Represent SIKAF Foundation in a professional and ethical manner

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate participation in our programs at our discretion, particularly if a participant violates these Terms or engages in conduct that is harmful to our mission or beneficiaries.

6. User Content and Submissions

When you submit content to us (such as testimonials, photos, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content for the purpose of promoting our mission and programs.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to grant the license for any content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content is accurate and not misleading
• Your content does not contain any harmful, offensive, or illegal material

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and uninterrupted service, but we do not guarantee that our website or services will be available at all times. We may experience downtime due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

7.2 Information Accuracy

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information on our website, we do not warrant that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SIKAF Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our services
• Any other matter relating to our services

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SIKAF Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SIKAF Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that SIKAF Foundation shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Tanzania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tanzania.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SIKAF Foundation regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: