Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to Virtuous Heart Foundation. By accessing or using our website at https://virtuousheartfoundation.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers or networks connected to the website
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the website
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest any information from the website without our consent
• Use the website to send unsolicited communications
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website

3. Donations

General Donation Terms

All donations made through our website are voluntary contributions to support the charitable mission of Virtuous Heart Foundation. By making a donation, you confirm that:

• You are authorized to use the payment method provided
• The information you provide is accurate and complete
• You understand that donations are generally non-refundable (see our Refund Policy for exceptions)
• You are making the donation voluntarily without expectation of goods or services in return

Tax Deductibility

Virtuous Heart Foundation is a registered charitable organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide donation receipts for your records. Please consult with a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your donation.

Recurring Donations

If you set up a recurring donation, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a regular basis until you cancel. You may cancel recurring donations at any time by contacting us or through your account settings.

4. User Accounts

Account Creation

Some features of our website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Log out of your account at the end of each session

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any unauthorized use or violation of these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of Virtuous Heart Foundationor its content suppliers and is 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 the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without our written permission
• Modify or create derivative works based on the website or its content
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

User Content

If you submit any content to our website (such as comments, testimonials, or photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our charitable mission.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Virtuous Heart Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such websites or services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VIRTUOUS HEART FOUNDATION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you have donated to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Virtuous Heart Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Uganda.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Virtuous Heart Foundation regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13. Contact Us

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