Legal

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Last Reviewed: May 1, 2025

Welcome to the GoGrace Foundation website. By accessing or using our website, services, or any of our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About GoGrace Foundation

GoGrace Foundation is a grassroots, community-driven nonprofit organisation registered in Kenya. We work alongside communities to provide education support, healthcare assistance, civic awareness, environmental stewardship, and sustainable community development. Our mission is to empower communities from the ground up through practical, lasting solutions.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old to use our website or services. If you are under 18, you may only use our website with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

2.2 Permitted Use. You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website, servers, or systems.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the security or performance of our website.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code through our website.
  • Scrape, copy, or extract data from our website without our express written permission.

3. Donations

3.1 Voluntary Contributions. All donations made to GoGrace Foundation are voluntary. You may donate through our secure payment links or through offline methods.

3.2 No Refunds. Donations are non-refundable. If you believe you have made an error in your donation amount or recipient, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. Refunds are considered only in exceptional circumstances and at our sole discretion.

3.3 Donor Privacy. We respect your privacy. Donor information is collected solely for processing donations and issuing receipts. We do not sell or share donor information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3.4 Tax Deductions. Donations to GoGrace Foundation may be tax-deductible depending on your country of residence. Please consult your tax advisor. We will provide a donation receipt for your records.

Important Note on Donations: GoGrace Foundation is committed to transparency. For any questions about how your donation is used, please contact us. We publish annual reports detailing our financial activities and program outcomes.

4. Volunteer Terms

4.1 Application. Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to accept or decline any volunteer application based on our needs and your qualifications.

4.2 Commitment. Once accepted as a volunteer, you agree to fulfill any commitments you have made regarding time, tasks, and conduct. Our volunteer coordinator will provide specific guidelines.

4.3 Code of Conduct. Volunteers must:

  • Act with integrity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
  • Respect the confidentiality of the communities and individuals we serve.
  • Refrain from any behavior that could harm GoGrace Foundation's reputation, operations, or the communities we serve.
  • Not use their volunteer position for personal gain or to promote personal agendas.

4.4 Termination. GoGrace Foundation reserves the right to terminate volunteer status at any time for violations of these terms or conduct deemed inappropriate.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership. All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of GoGrace Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by Kenyan and international copyright laws.

5.2 Trademarks. The "GoGrace Foundation" name and logo are registered trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

5.3 Limited License. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without permission.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit testimonials, comments, photos, or other content to our website or social media channels, you grant GoGrace Foundation a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with our mission. You represent that you own or have permission to share any content you submit.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment processors, social media platforms, and partner organisations. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GoGrace Foundation and its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use or inability to use our website or services.
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information.
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GoGrace Foundation and its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of our website or services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. GoGrace Foundation makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of our website, or the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website or services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms and Conditions.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions 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.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GoGrace Foundation regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +254 705 133 080
  • Address: Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Melbourne, Australia

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.