Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HEND Foundation website ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. About HEND Foundation

HEND Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in Nigeria. Our mission is to create positive change through our programmes and community initiatives.

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 others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website.

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impairment of its availability
• Use the Website for any fraudulent, illegal, or harmful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated means to extract data from the Website
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with other users' use of the Website

4. Donations and Payments

4.1 Donation Processing

All donations made through our Website are processed securely through third-party payment providers (Paystack and/or PayPal). By making a donation, you agree to their respective terms of service.

4.2 Refund Policy

As a general rule, donations to HEND Foundation are non-refundable. However, if you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 14 days at ajideayodeji@gmail.com and we will review your request.

4.3 Tax Receipts

We provide donation receipts for tax purposes. Please ensure your contact information is accurate when making a donation so we can send you the appropriate documentation.

4.4 Use of Donations

While we make every effort to use donations as designated by donors, HEND Foundation reserves the right to reallocate funds to areas of greatest need if the specific purpose becomes impractical or impossible.

5. Shop Purchases

When purchasing products from our shop:

• All prices are listed in Nigerian Naira (NGN) unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time
• Product availability is subject to change without notice
• Shipping times are estimates and may vary
• Risk of loss and title for items pass to you upon delivery

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of HEND Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written permission.

6.2 Your Content

By submitting content to us (such as testimonials, feedback, or participation in our programmes), you grant HEND Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for our legitimate purposes, including marketing and impact reporting.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or control these websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Website will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Website will be corrected

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HEND Foundation and its directors, employees, partners, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of this Website.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you have paid to HEND Foundation in the past twelve (12) months, or one thousand Nigerian Naira (NGN 1,000), whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HEND Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Contact Information

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