Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the masifunde Changemaker Network website ("Website", "Platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.changemaker-network.org and all related services provided by masifunde Learner Development ("masifunde", "we", "us", "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Website.

2. About masifunde Changemaker Network

The masifunde Changemaker Network is a youth empowerment platform that aims to capacitate high school learners with practical knowledge on relevant social topics such as school safety, violence, bullying and environmental awareness and protection. Through activation workshops for all Grade 9 learners and intensive changemaker trainings for selected learners, we enable young people to spark positive change in their schools and communities.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Platform, you may be required to create an account. When you create an account, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times.

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Website to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or staff members
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with a person or entity
• Interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
• Upload viruses or other malicious code
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Website

5. Content and User Submissions

Our Website may allow you to submit, upload, or post content including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it, you grant masifunde a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content for the purposes of operating and promoting the Changemaker Network.

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights and complies with these Terms and applicable laws.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Website, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable South African data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of masifunde and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Age Restrictions and Parental Consent

Given our focus on high school learners, we recognize that some users may be under 18 years of age. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use our Website and participate in our programs. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. masifunde makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, or materials included therein.

To the full extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall masifunde, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Website.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless masifunde and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Website or contact us at chuma@masifunde.org.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.