Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Ustawi Impact website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Site.

2. About Ustawi Impact

Ustawi Impact is a non-governmental organization registered under the NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania. Our mission is to empower children, youth, and communities through comprehensive education, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability programs in Sengerema, Mwanza Region.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
• Engage in conduct that restricts others from using the Site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
• Introduce malicious software or code to the Site
• Use the Site to transmit unsolicited advertising or spam
• Impersonate Ustawi Impact or any of its representatives

4. Donations

All donations made through our Site or bank transfer are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise agreed. Donation information:

• Donations are directed to our programs as described on the Site
• We reserve the right to allocate donations to the programs with the greatest need
• Receipts and acknowledgments will be provided upon request
• We are committed to transparent financial reporting as required by Tanzanian NGO regulations

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Ustawi Impact or its content partners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

6. Volunteer Participation

By submitting a volunteer application through our Site:

• You confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete
• Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into a volunteer program
• Accepted volunteers must comply with our organization's code of conduct
• Ustawi Impact reserves the right to decline or terminate volunteer participation at any time

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organizations and photo galleries. These links are provided for convenience only. Ustawi Impact does not endorse and is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Tanzanian law, Ustawi Impact shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or our services.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tanzania.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.