Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the African Leaders Hub ("ALH," "we," "our," or "us") website, services, or programs, you ("user," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

African Leaders Hub provides various programs and services including but not limited to:

• Youth and children empowerment programs
• Environmental protection and climate change initiatives
• Civic education and leadership development
• Women empowerment programs
• Educational support and teacher development
• Healthcare access programs
• Policy dialogue and conference services
• Online resources and educational content

3. Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

Our services are available to individuals who are:

• At least 13 years of age for general website use
• Meet specific age requirements for individual programs
• Have parental/guardian consent if under 18 years of age

3.2 Registration Accuracy

When registering for our programs or services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our services for commercial purposes without permission

4.2 Program Participation

When participating in ALH programs, you agree to:

• Attend scheduled sessions and activities as required
• Treat all participants, staff, and partners with respect
• Follow program-specific rules and guidelines
• Complete required assessments and evaluations
• Use program resources responsibly

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 ALH Content

All content on our website and in our programs, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of ALH or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

By submitting content to us (including testimonials, feedback, or program materials), you grant ALH a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content for our organizational purposes.

5.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Program Fees and Payments

7.1 Program Costs

Many of our programs are provided free of charge. Where fees apply:

• Fees will be clearly communicated before registration
• Payment is required before program commencement unless otherwise arranged
• Fees are non-refundable unless specified otherwise

7.2 Donations

Donations to ALH are voluntary and non-refundable. We will provide appropriate receipts for tax purposes where applicable.

8. Cancellation and Termination

8.1 Program Cancellation

ALH reserves the right to cancel or modify programs due to:

• Insufficient enrollment
• Force majeure events
• Safety or security concerns
• Funding or resource constraints

8.2 User Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in disruptive or harmful behavior
• Provide false or misleading information
• Fail to meet program requirements

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service and may modify or discontinue services at any time.

9.2 Educational Nature

Our programs are educational and developmental in nature. Results may vary, and we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or employment opportunities.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ALH shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ALH, its officers, directors, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Force Majeure

ALH shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, or pandemics.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Rwanda, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation if negotiations fail
3. Arbitration or court proceedings in Rwanda if mediation is unsuccessful

13. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on our website. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ALH regarding the use of our services.

16. Contact Information

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