These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Ukoo Love Foundation ("Ukoo Love", "we", "us") at ukoolove.org and related online services. By using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Humanitarian notice: Ukoo Love is a non-profit organisation. Nothing on this website constitutes legal, medical, or financial advice. Programme descriptions are for information only.
1. Acceptance & eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to donate, create an account on staff systems, or enter binding agreements. Parents or guardians may browse with minors for educational purposes.
2. Permitted use
You may use our website to learn about our mission, donate, volunteer, contact us, and download public materials. You agree not to:
- Use the site for unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.
- Attempt unauthorised access to our systems, admin areas, or donor data.
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute content at scale without written permission.
- Upload malware, spam, or content that infringes others' rights.
- Impersonate Ukoo Love, our staff, beneficiaries, or partners.
3. Intellectual property
All content on this site — including text, logos, images, videos, and design — is owned by Ukoo Love Foundation or used under licence. You may share links and quote brief excerpts with attribution. Commercial use requires prior written consent from hello@ukoolove.org.
The name Ukoo Love Foundation, our logos, and tagline Passing Love to the Next Generation are our goodwill. Unauthorised use may violate trademark law.
4. Donations
Online donations are processed by third-party payment providers. By donating, you confirm that you are authorised to use the payment method provided. Donations are voluntary gifts to support our charitable purposes unless a specific restricted fund is selected.
Refund and designation rules are set out in our Donation & Refund Policy. Tax deductibility depends on your country and our registration status — we do not guarantee tax benefits.
5. Content you submit
When you submit forms, messages, volunteer applications, or testimonials, you grant us a non-exclusive licence to use that content to operate our programmes, communicate with you, and share impact stories (with appropriate consent and anonymisation where needed).
You represent that your submissions are accurate and do not violate any third party's rights.
6. Third-party links & tools
Our site may link to partners, social media, payment gateways, Google Translate, currency converters, and maps. We are not responsible for third-party content or practices. Their terms and privacy policies apply.
7. Disclaimers
The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We strive for accuracy but do not warrant that content is complete, current, or error-free. Programme needs and impact figures may change.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ukoo Love Foundation and its trustees, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the website. Our total liability for any claim relating to the site shall not exceed the amount you donated to us in the twelve months before the claim (or USD $100 if you have not donated).
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ukoo Love Foundation from claims arising from your misuse of the website or breach of these Terms.
10. Governing law & disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Uganda, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Courts in Kampala, Uganda shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to mandatory consumer protections in your home country where applicable.
We prefer to resolve concerns amicably — please contact hello@ukoolove.org before formal proceedings.
11. Changes
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material updates will be reflected by the "Last updated" date.
Questions? Contact us at hello@ukoolove.org.