Terms of Service
Last updated: January 8, 2026
Welcome to Badicare Foundation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and programs. Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.
By accessing or using Badicare Foundation's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
Table of Contents
- About Badicare Foundation
- Eligibility and Account Registration
- Donations and Payments
- Intellectual Property Rights
- User Conduct and Responsibilities
- Third-Party Links and Services
- Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
- Indemnification
- Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Changes to Terms
- Contact Information
1. About Badicare Foundation
Badicare Foundation is a charitable organization registered in Kenya, dedicated to building safe families and strong communities. Our mission is to restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable families through comprehensive care, empowerment, and sustainable development programs.
Our services include but are not limited to:
- Family care and protection programs
- Women and young mothers empowerment initiatives
- Food security and agricultural development
- Education and skills training
- Health and wellness services
- Community development projects
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Account Registration
Some features of our services may require account registration. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Pose security risks to our systems or other users
- Are inactive for extended periods (typically 24 months)
3. Donations and Payments
Donation Terms
- All donations to Badicare Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable
- Donations are used to support our charitable programs as described
- We reserve the right to refuse any donation at our discretion
- Donations may be tax-deductible as per applicable laws (receipts provided)
Payment Processing
Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store complete payment card information. By making a donation, you agree to:
- Provide valid payment information
- Authorize us to charge the specified amount
- Comply with the terms of our payment processors
Recurring Donations
For recurring donations, you authorize us to charge your payment method at the specified frequency until you cancel. You may cancel recurring donations at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
Important Notice
Badicare Foundation is a registered charitable organization. All donations are used to support our mission and programs. Administrative costs are kept to a minimum, with the majority of funds directly supporting beneficiaries.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on our website and services, including but not limited to:
- Text, graphics, logos, images, and software
- Program materials and educational content
- Website design and layout
- Brand names and trademarks
are owned by or licensed to Badicare Foundation and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Download and share our publicly available resources for educational purposes
- Reference our work in news articles, research, or educational materials with proper attribution
Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
User-Generated Content
By submitting content to us (stories, photos, feedback), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content for our charitable purposes.
5. User Conduct and Responsibilities
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Illegal Activities
Violate any laws or regulations
Fraud & Misrepresentation
Impersonate others or provide false information
Harassment
Harass, threaten, or intimidate others
System Abuse
Interfere with or disrupt our services
Data Collection
Scrape or collect user data without consent
Harmful Content
Upload viruses or malicious code
Beneficiary Interactions
When interacting with our beneficiaries (in person or online), you must:
- Maintain appropriate boundaries
- Respect privacy and confidentiality
- Follow our child protection policies
- Report any concerns immediately
Volunteer Conduct
Volunteers must adhere to our Volunteer Code of Conduct, which includes:
- Professional behavior at all times
- Respect for cultural differences
- Confidentiality of beneficiary information
- Compliance with all policies and procedures
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Badicare Foundation. We:
- Do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content
- Are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties
- Do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of third-party services
- Recommend reviewing third-party terms and privacy policies
Examples of third-party services we may use include:
Payment Processors
Stripe, PayPal, M-Pesa
Communication Tools
Mailchimp, WhatsApp Business
Analytics Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X
7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Service Availability
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:
- Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- Our services are free of viruses or other harmful components
Charitable Nature
As a charitable organization:
- We make no guarantees regarding program outcomes
- Beneficiary stories and testimonials are individual experiences
- Photos may be representative and not actual beneficiaries
- Programs may change based on funding and needs assessment
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Badicare Foundation shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use our services
- Third-party actions or content
Jurisdictional Variations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Badicare Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your conduct in relation to our programs or beneficiaries
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be resolved through:
- Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator in Nairobi, Kenya
- If mediation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with Kenyan law
- The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable legal fees
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through our website or by email. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when these Terms were last revised.
11. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our services, please contact us:
Address
Badicare Foundation
P.O. Box 12345-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone
+254 728 862 556
Effective Date
These Terms are effective as of January 8, 2026 and replace any prior agreements between you and Badicare Foundation regarding our services.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, making a donation, volunteering, or participating in our programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
