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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before exploring our programs or donating.

TL;DR Summary

By using our site, you agree to these terms. We exist to empower girls and youth across Kenya.

1. Agreement & Purpose

Welcome to the website of Tumaini La Maisha CBO ("Hope for the Future"), a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the Republic of Kenya (Registration No. OP.218/051/24-123). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.

Our website is designed to share information about our community programs (Education, Skills, Health, and Livelihoods), publish impact reports, share success stories, and facilitate secure donations. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

TL;DR Summary

Donations are securely processed. They are generally non-refundable unless there was a system error.

2. Donations & Refunds

Donations made to Tumaini La Maisha CBO are used to fund our program pillars. When you donate, you represent that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method (e.g., M-Pesa, Credit/Debit Card, or Bank Transfer).

All financial transactions are handled securely through our authorized, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not store your complete card or payment credentials on our servers.

Refund Policy: Because donations are immediately put to work empowering youth, donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error or processed twice due to a system glitch, please contact us at hello@tumainilamaisha.org within 14 days, and we will work with you to resolve the issue.

TL;DR Summary

We respect our youth and girls. All stories/photos have consent. Do not use them without permission.

3. Beneficiary Rights & Safety

The protection and dignity of our girls and youth beneficiaries in Kenya is our highest priority.

Consent: Every success story, testimonial, and photograph of a beneficiary displayed on this website is published only after obtaining written, informed consent from the individual, or from their parent or legal guardian if the beneficiary is a minor.

Prohibited Actions: You may not copy, download, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any beneficiary images, videos, or personal narratives for commercial, promotional, or personal purposes. Unauthorized use of beneficiary content violates our policies and may breach national privacy laws.

TL;DR Summary

Our website design, logo, sun motif, and content are protected and belong to Tumaini La Maisha CBO.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos (such as our radiating sun motif), button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and overall page design, is the exclusive property of Tumaini La Maisha CBO or its content suppliers and is protected by Kenyan and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. Any reproduction or distribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

TL;DR Summary

The site is provided 'as is'. These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

5. Liability & Governing Law

We strive to ensure all information, impact metrics, and reports on our site are accurate. However, this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind. Tumaini La Maisha CBO is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website.

Governing Law: These Terms of Service and any dispute arising from your use of this site shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any legal action shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Kenyan courts.

Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page will reflect the latest revision.

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

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