Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Southern Youth Alliance (SOYA) website ("Website"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Website, services, and any content provided through www.soyalliance.org.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

SOYA is a non-partisan, non-profit community-based organization registered in Ijara, Garissa County, Kenya, dedicated to youth empowerment and community development.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website to:

• Learn about SOYA's programs and initiatives
• Access educational resources and information
• Contact us regarding our services and programs
• Participate in community engagement activities
• Support our mission through donations or volunteering

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to the Website
• Post or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with SOYA
• Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content
• Harvest or collect information about users without their consent

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of SOYA or its content suppliers and is protected by Kenyan and international copyright laws.

3.2 Limited License

SOYA grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

3.3 SOYA Trademarks

"Southern Youth Alliance," "SOYA," and our logos are trademarks of Southern Youth Alliance. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

4. User Content and Submissions

If you submit any content to our Website (including comments, feedback, suggestions, or testimonials), you grant SOYA a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for our organizational purposes.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not contain harmful or illegal material

5. Programs and Services

5.1 Program Participation

Participation in SOYA programs is subject to additional terms and conditions, which will be provided at the time of registration or enrollment. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any program at any time.

5.2 Eligibility

Some programs may have specific eligibility requirements based on age, location, or other criteria. We reserve the right to verify eligibility and refuse participation to those who do not meet requirements.

6. Donations and Financial Contributions

All donations to SOYA are voluntary and, unless otherwise specified, are non-refundable. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to using all donations transparently and efficiently for our stated mission and programs.

Donors will receive acknowledgment of their contributions and may request information about how their donations are being used in accordance with our transparency commitments.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

SOYA does 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
• The Website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SOYA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• 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

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SOYA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, 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, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SOYA. 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 SOYA shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

12. Modifications to Terms

SOYA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SOYA regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.