Terms & Conditions

1. About Choplife Foundation

Choplife Foundation is a charitable and nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives across Africa through initiatives focused on education, healthcare, social inclusion, youth development, music and creative arts, sports, and community development.

Our website is intended to provide information about our mission, programmes, impact, events, and opportunities for engagement and support.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, submitting information through our forms, making a donation, volunteering, applying for a programme, or engaging with us online, you confirm that you:

• Are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
• Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use of this website by any other person.

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or our systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful technologies.
• Use the website for fraudulent, deceptive, abusive, or unlawful purposes.
• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any website content without prior written permission.
• Submit false or misleading information through contact, donation, volunteer, or application forms.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.

4. Donations

• Duplicate transactions
• Unauthorized transactions
• Technical payment errors

Refund requests should be submitted within 14 days of the transaction by contacting giving@choplifefoundation.org. The Foundation reserves the right to approve or decline refund requests at its discretion.

5. Programme Information

The descriptions of our programmes, projects, impact statistics, beneficiaries, and activities are provided for informational purposes.

While we strive to keep all information accurate and current, programme details may change due to funding availability, partnerships, operational needs, community requirements, or other circumstances beyond our control.

We do not guarantee that every programme described on the website is available at all times or in every location.

6. Volunteer and Partnership Applications

Submitting a volunteer, internship, employment, grant, sponsorship, or partnership application does not create a contractual relationship between you and Choplife Foundation.

We reserve the right to:

• Review applications at our discretion
• Request additional information
• Accept or decline applications
• Modify eligibility requirements
• Close opportunities without prior notice

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is the property of Choplife Foundation or its licensors, including:

• Logos
• Trademarks
• Graphics
• Photographs
• Videos
• Audio recordings
• Text
• Reports
• Designs
• Website layout and visual elements

These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View website content for personal and non-commercial use
• Share links to our website
• Quote limited portions with appropriate attribution

You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit our content without prior written permission.

8. Stories, Testimonials, and Images

The website may include photographs, testimonials, stories, interviews, and other materials relating to beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, staff members, and community participants.

These materials are published with appropriate permission where required and remain the property of Choplife Foundation or the relevant rights holders.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or commercial exploitation of these materials is prohibited.

9. User Submissions

If you submit any content through our website, including messages, photographs, videos, testimonials, volunteer materials, or other communications, you grant Choplife Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence, for the duration of the Foundation's use of the relevant content for the stated charitable purposes to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute such content for purposes related to our charitable mission, communications, fundraising, reporting, education, and promotional activities, unless otherwise agreed in writing. In respect of content already published or incorporated into reports or campaign materials, the licence shall survive any subsequent withdrawal of the content. You may request removal of your content at any time by contacting the Foundation at the details provided in Section 21.

You represent that:

• You own or have permission to submit the content.
• The content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
• The content is accurate and lawful.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, payment providers, social media platforms, or partner institutions. These links are provided for convenience only.

Choplife Foundation does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for:

• Their content
• Privacy practices
• Security
• Availability
• Accuracy
• Products or services

Your use of external websites is at your own risk.

11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Our collection, use, and processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law, including Rwanda's Law N°058/2021 Relating to the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy, the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and, where applicable, other data protection laws in jurisdictions from which our donors, volunteers, or beneficiaries access our services.

Our Privacy Policy sets out what data we collect, why, how long we keep it, who we share it with, and your rights; including access, correction, deletion and the right to complain to the relevant supervisory authority.

Where we rely on your consent for a specific purpose, such as marketing communications or non-essential cookies, we will request it separately, and you may withdraw it at any time.

12. Communications

By contacting us or submitting information through our website, you agree that we may communicate with you regarding:

• Your enquiry
• Donations
• Volunteer applications
• Programme participation
• Partnership opportunities
• Event information
• Foundation updates

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

13. No Professional Advice

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes:

• Medical advice
• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Educational certification
• Professional counselling
• Government assistance

Users should seek appropriate professional advice where necessary.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, Choplife Foundation makes no warranties or representations regarding:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Reliability
• Availability
• Security
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Error-free operation

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free from interruptions, viruses, or technical errors.

15. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law, including (without limitation) liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Choplife Foundation, its trustees, directors, employees, volunteers, partners, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:

• Use of the website
• Inability to access the website
• Donations
• Volunteer applications
• Partnership communications
• Programme participation
• Third-party websites
• Errors or omissions in website content
• Technical interruptions

Our total liability, where applicable, shall not exceed the amount of any donation or payment made directly to the Foundation in relation to the relevant claim.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Choplife Foundation and its officers, trustees, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your misuse of the website
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Any content you submit through the website

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, website functionality, or organizational practices.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Rwanda, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Republic of Rwanda.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Choplife Foundation regarding your use of the website.

21. Contact Information