Terms of Service

Welcome to www.kuth-ng.org. These Terms govern your access and use. By using this website, you agree. If not, discontinue use.

1. Definitions

• “KUTH,” “we,” “us” = Keep Up The Hope (KUTH) Foundation
• “User,” “you” = any person accessing
• “Services” = all programs, content, donation processing, volunteer coordination
• “Content” = all materials on the website

2. Use of the Website

Permitted:

• Learn about programs
• Make donations
• Apply to volunteer
• Submit inquiries

Prohibited:

• Unlawful purposes
• Unauthorized access
• Interference with website operations
• Scraping without permission
• Submitting false information
• Distributing malware
• Impersonation
• Commercial use of beneficiary data

Violation may result in termination and legal action.

3. Donations

All donations are voluntary, irrevocable gifts. Not investments, loans, or purchases. No financial return offered.

• Currency: Nigerian Naira (₦)
• Methods: Online payment through Paystack (including the card, bank transfer, mobile money and USSD methods supported by the current Paystack integration) and approved bank transfer
• Recurring donations: A recurring donation can be cancelled at any time through the donor portal, or by emailing giving@kuth-ng.org
• Receipts: An electronic receipt is generated for every successfully completed online donation. A receipt for a bank-transfer donation is issued after KUTH Foundation verifies the transaction. Donors may request an additional formal donation acknowledgement or certificate through giving@kuth-ng.org.
• Tax deductibility: Consult FIRS for Nigerian donors; consult local advisors for international donors.
• Refund policy: Generally non-refundable. Exceptional requests (duplicate charges, errors) within 14 days to giving@kuth-ng.org. Approved refunds within 14 business days.
• Fund allocation: Donations will be applied toward KUTH Foundation's charitable purposes and any donor-designated purpose accepted by the Foundation. Financial information may be made available to donors and partners on request.

4. Intellectual Property

All content is exclusive property of KUTH Foundation or licensed. KUTH name, logo, “Hope in Action” are registered trademarks.

Limited license:

• View, download, print for personal non-commercial use
• Share links
• Use public materials for educational/advocacy with attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, distribute without permission
• Use trademarks commercially
• Remove copyright notices
• Use beneficiary images without consent

Applications and your content:Submitting an assistance, volunteer, partnership or other application does not grant KUTH Foundation permission to publish or reuse the applicant's personal documents, images, voice, story or sensitive information. Any public or promotional use requires separate, informed and specific consent through an approved media-consent process. Testimonial and other media-content permissions are handled separately from application consent.

5. Beneficiary and Volunteer Applications

Subject to eligibility verification, availability, program rules, and documentation. No guarantee of admission. KUTH reserves right to decline.

Volunteers are expected to act responsibly, respect confidentiality, protect the dignity and safety of beneficiaries, and comply with instructions issued by KUTH Foundation during authorised activities.

6. Legal Aid Program (LAPI) Specific Terms

• Attorney-client relationship established only upon signed engagement, not through website inquiries.
• Scope: Pro bono criminal defense, civil rights advocacy, post-release documentation. No guaranteed outcomes.
• All legal aid communications confidential per law and professional ethics.

7. Third-Party Links

Not responsible for content, privacy, or security of third-party sites.

8. Disclaimers

“As is” and “as available.” No warranties of uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or virus-free environment.

Limitation of liability: Not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages under Nigerian law.

Force majeure: Not liable for failures beyond reasonable control.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify KUTH from claims arising from your violation of these Terms or use of the website.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governed by laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Disputes: Good-faith negotiation first (30 days). Then mediation under Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse rules. Then Lagos State High Court.

11. Modifications

Material changes posted with updated Effective Date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact