Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the KarUCU Main Campus website (karumaincu.org), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

Our services are intended for:

• Current students of Karatina University
• Alumni and associate members of KarUCU
• Visitors interested in learning about our ministry
• Individuals 18 years or older

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access member features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Approval

New accounts require admin approval. We reserve the right to reject or terminate accounts that violate these terms or provide false information.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Post offensive, abusive, or inappropriate content
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our systems
• Spam or send unsolicited messages
• Post content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Share content that contradicts Christian values and teachings

5. Content Guidelines

5.1 User-Generated Content

When you submit content (blogs, comments, prayer requests), you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a license to display, distribute, and promote your content
• Confirm that your content does not violate any rights or laws
• Understand that content may be moderated or removed

5.2 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate. Blog posts and comments require approval before publication.

6. Donations and Payments

When making donations through our platform:

• All donations are voluntary and non-refundable
• Donations support KarUCU ministry activities and programs
• M-Pesa transactions are processed securely through Safaricom
• We do not store your payment information
• You are responsible for any transaction fees

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of KarUCU or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our logo or branding without authorization
• Scrape or extract data from our website

8. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected immediately
• The website is free from viruses or harmful components
• Information provided is always accurate or complete

10. Limitation of Liability

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

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Prolonged inactivity
• Any reason at our discretion

You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Kenya. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Kenya.

14. Contact Information

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

15. Acknowledgment

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