Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 9, 2025

1. Introduction

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using the Iphamar™ Care Foundation ("the Foundation", "we", "us", "our") website or any application, or any other platform to be operated by the Foundation (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Services.

1.2 Modifications

  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the Services following any changes will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

  • User: Any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Services.
  • Content: All information, text, graphics, images, software, and other materials made available through the Services.
  • User Content: Any content that users submit, post, or otherwise share through the Services.
  • Intellectual Property: All trademarks, logos, service marks, trade names, patents, copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property rights.

3. Access and Use of Services

3.1 Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3.2 Registration

  • Certain areas of our Services may require registration. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Permitted Use

  • You may access and use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
  • Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks connected to the Services.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automated device or process to access, monitor, or copy any content of the Services.
  • Transmit or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful components.
  • Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Services.
  • Frame or mirror any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Services.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

4.1 Privacy Policy

  • Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using or interacting with the Iphamar™ Care Foundation Platform in any way, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

4.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Our Services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Foundation Intellectual Property

  • All content on the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is owned by or licensed to the Foundation and is protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in our intellectual property.

5.2 Limited Licence

  • We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not include the right to:
  • Modify or make derivative works based upon the Services or Content.
  • Use the Services or Content for any commercial purpose.
  • Download or copy any Content except as permitted by law.
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

5.3 User Content

  • By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through the Services, you grant the Foundation a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such User Content in connection with the Services. You represent and warrant that:
  • You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content.
  • Your User Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
  • Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

6. Donations

6.1 Payment Processing

  • All donations made through our Services are processed by third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of those payment processors, in addition to these Terms.

6.2 Acknowledgment of Donations

  • We will provide acknowledgment of donations, which may include a receipt indicating the amount donated. Please retain this receipt for your records.

6.3 Tax Deductibility

  • Donations may be tax-deductible in accordance with applicable laws. Please consult a tax advisor for guidance.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 External Links

  • Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

7.2 Third-Party Services

  • We may use third-party services to provide certain features of our Services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 "As Is" Basis

  • THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FOUNDATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 No Guarantee

  • We do not guarantee that:
  • The Services will meet your requirements.
  • The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • The results obtained from the use of the Services will be accurate or reliable.
  • Any errors in the Services will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Liability

  • TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FOUNDATION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, DONORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.

9.2 Maximum Liability

  • IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES EXCEED ONE HUNDRED (100) NAIRA.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, agents, donors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by the Foundation

  • We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to or use of the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

11.2 Effect of Termination

  • Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1 Governing Law

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

  • These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other terms referenced or agreed between you and the Foundation, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Foundation regarding your use of the Services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

13.2 Severability

  • If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.3 No Waiver

  • The failure of the Foundation to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

  • You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without the Foundation's prior written consent. The Foundation may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

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

  • Email: info@iphamar.org
  • Phone: +234 808 855 8330
  • Address: Iphamar™ Care Foundation, 5B Command Road, Lagos, Nigeria

15. Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Date of Approval: April 9th, 2025

Approved By: Stephen A. Ariyoyi

Vice Chairman/Team, April 9th, 2025