Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website (nzumari.org), participating in our programs (online or in-person), or utilizing our free psychological support hotline, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these guidelines, please do not use our services.

2. Safe Space & Community Standards

Nzumari Community Initiative (NCI) is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all youth, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, orientation, or socioeconomic status. When participating in NCI events, discussions, or forums:

• Respect & Inclusivity: You agree to treat all community members, peer leaders, and counselors with dignity and respect.
• No Harassment: NCI has a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, bullying, sexual harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind.
• Child Protection: In alignment with our safeguarding guidelines, you agree to report any suspected child endangerment, abuse, or grooming immediately to our team.

3. Creative Arts & Intellectual Property

The creative content displayed on this website, including photographs, puppetry guides, radio dramas, dialogues, school festival reports, and logos, is the property of Nzumari Community Initiative or its respective contributors. You are encouraged to share and distribute our materials for **non-commercial, educational, and advocacy purposes**, provided you attribute the content to Nzumari Community Initiative and link back to us. Any commercial exploitation of NCI content without written permission is strictly prohibited.

4. User Contributions & Submissions

When you submit stories, feedback, or volunteer applications to our site, you grant NCI a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to review and coordinate your request. For safety and privacy reasons, we reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any comments or public testimonials submitted to our channels that violate our community standards.

5. Limitation of Liability

NCI strives to ensure that the content on this website and in our community guidelines is accurate and helpful. However, NCI shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or distress arising out of your access to our website, use of program resources, or reliance on information provided on the platform.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nairobi, Kenya.