These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Caritas Marsabit – the humanitarian and development agency of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit (“Caritas Marsabit”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including any related webpages, microsites, digital platforms, and online services (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.
Caritas Marsabit may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.
1. Use of the Website
The Site is provided to support Caritas Marsabit’s humanitarian, development, advocacy, and communication work. You agree to use the Site only for lawful, respectful, and non-commercial purposes unless expressly authorized in writing by Caritas Marsabit.
You must not use the Site in any way that:
- Violates applicable laws, including the laws of Kenya
- Harms or attempts to harm Caritas Marsabit, its staff, partners, or beneficiaries
- Interferes with the proper functioning or security of the Site
2. User Content and Submissions
If you submit or upload any content (including text, images, reports, feedback, stories, or other materials) (“Content”) to the Site, you:
- Confirm that you own the Content or have permission to share it
- Confirm that your Content does not violate any third-party rights, including privacy, intellectual property, or confidentiality rights
- Grant Caritas Marsabit a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and share the Content for legitimate organisational purposes, including reporting, advocacy, fundraising, and communications work
We will only use personal stories, photos, or identifiable information where appropriate consent has been obtained, in line with our safeguarding and data protection commitments.
3. Prohibited Conduct and Content
You agree not to post, upload, or transmit any content or engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate, including but not limited to content that:
- Promotes violence, discrimination, racism, hatred, or abuse of any individual or group
- Harasses, threatens, or exploits any person, especially children or vulnerable persons
- Contains obscene, pornographic, or sexually exploitative material
- Involves fraud, deception, or misleading information
- Spreads malware, viruses, spam, or harmful digital code
- Collects or attempts to collect personal information from others without consent
- Infringes intellectual property or confidentiality rights
- Attempts to impersonate another person or organisation
You also agree not to:
- Use the Site for commercial advertising, fundraising, or promotional activities without written approval from Caritas Marsabit
- Misrepresent any content as being endorsed by Caritas Marsabit
- Interfere with the security, performance, or accessibility of the Site
Caritas Marsabit reserves the right to remove any content or restrict access where necessary to protect users, systems, or organisational integrity, including reporting unlawful activity to relevant authorities.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site—including text, reports, images, graphics, logos, publications, and design elements—is the property of Caritas Marsabit or used with permission.
You may:
- View, download, and share content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or use Caritas Marsabit materials for commercial purposes without prior written consent
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data.
We process personal data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and relevant safeguarding standards applicable to humanitarian organisations.
By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
6. Safeguarding Commitment
Caritas Marsabit is committed to safeguarding children, vulnerable persons, and communities. Any misuse of the Site that puts individuals at risk of harm, exploitation, or abuse will be taken seriously and may be reported to relevant authorities.
7. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that any material on the Site infringes your copyright, you may notify us by sending a written complaint to:
Email: info@caritas-dom.org
Subject Line: ATTN: Copyright Compliance
Postal Address: Office of the Executive Director, Caritas Marsabit
Your notice should include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- The URL or description of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact details
- A statement that you believe, in good faith, the use is unauthorized
- A statement confirming the accuracy of your claim under penalty of perjury
- Your signature (electronic or physical)
We will review valid claims and take appropriate action, which may include the removal of the content.
8. Disclaimer of Liability
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While Caritas Marsabit strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information, we make no warranties of any kind regarding:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Availability or uninterrupted access to the Site
- Fitness of content for any specific purpose
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Caritas Marsabit is not liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of the Site.
Users access and use the Site at their own risk.
9. External Links
The Site may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only. Caritas Marsabit is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Caritas Marsabit from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya. Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts.
12. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
