Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

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, with registration number 00NGO/R2/00907. We operate in Sengerema District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania, focusing on education access, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website
• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
• Transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

4. Donations

Donations made through our website or bank transfer are:

• Voluntary contributions to support our mission
• Used in accordance with our organizational objectives
• Non-refundable unless made in error (contact us within 7 days)
• Subject to Tanzanian tax regulations

We provide acknowledgment of donations for tax purposes as applicable under Tanzanian law.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and photographs, is the property of Ustawi Impact or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution.

6. Volunteer Participation

By applying to volunteer through our website:

• You confirm that the information provided is accurate
• You agree to comply with our volunteer policies and guidelines
• You understand that acceptance is at our discretion
• You acknowledge that volunteering is unpaid service

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including our photo galleries hosted on Pixieset and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these third-party sites.

8. Disclaimer

Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of any information on our website.

9. Limitation of Liability

Ustawi Impact shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use our website or services.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Tanzanian courts.

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 this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.