Terms of Service
Welcome to Ephraim and Friends Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, programs, services, donations, and related activities. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. About the Foundation
Ephraim and Friends Foundation is a humanitarian non-governmental organization dedicated to community development, charitable outreach, education, healthcare support, and social impact initiatives.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, making donations, volunteering, partnering with us, or interacting with our content, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
3. Use of Website and Services
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on the rights of others
Disrupt or interfere with the security or functionality of our website
Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or data
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any misuse.
4. Donations
All donations made to Ephraim and Friends Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable, except where a refund is required under applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana.
Donations are applied solely toward the Foundation’s charitable, humanitarian, and community development objectives.
The Foundation operates on a non-profit basis and does not distribute profits or surplus funds to directors, trustees, or members.
Payment processing is handled by secure, licensed third-party payment service providers compliant with Ghanaian financial regulations.
Donors are responsible for providing accurate information and ensuring they are legally authorized to make donations.
5. Volunteers and Partners
Participation as a volunteer or partner is subject to eligibility criteria set by the Foundation.
Volunteers agree to conduct themselves respectfully and in alignment with the Foundation’s values.
The Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate volunteer or partner involvement at its discretion.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, videos, logos, graphics, and documents, is the property of Ephraim and Friends Foundation unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content without prior written permission, except for personal and non-commercial use.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit content (such as messages, testimonials, images, or videos), you grant the Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, and publish such content for program, promotional, or reporting purposes.
You confirm that you have the right to share such content and that it does not violate third-party rights.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
The Foundation is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana. All personal data collected is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and only for legitimate organizational purposes.
For detailed information on how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or endorse these third parties and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under Ghanaian law, Ephraim and Friends Foundation shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from:
Use or inability to use the website or services
Participation in Foundation programs, outreaches, or events
Reliance on information provided on the website
Delays, disruptions, or errors beyond the Foundation’s reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ephraim and Friends Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of our website or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ghana. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to our website or services at any time, without notice, if these Terms are violated or for operational reasons.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Ephraim and Friends Foundation
Website: ephraimandfriends.org
Email: etsfoundations@gmail.com
By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This document is aligned with applicable nonprofit and data protection regulations in the Republic of Ghana, including the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), and relevant guidelines governing non-governmental and charitable organizations.