Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CDI website, services, or mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

CDI is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides humanitarian services, including but not limited to:

• Educational programs and resources
• Healthcare initiatives
• Emergency relief services
• Community development projects
• Volunteer coordination
• Donation processing

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason including, but not limited to, violation of these Terms.

4. Donations

4.1 Donation Processing

All donations made through our platform are processed securely through third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you agree to:

• Provide accurate payment information
• Authorize the processing of your donation
• Understand that donations are generally non-refundable

4.2 Use of Donations

CDI will use donations in accordance with our stated mission and purposes. While we make every effort to use donations as specified, we reserve the right to allocate funds where they are most needed for our humanitarian work.

4.3 Tax Receipts

Tax receipts will be issued for eligible donations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Please ensure your contact information is accurate to receive your receipt.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or store personal data about other users
• Use automated systems to access our services without permission
• Engage in any activity that could harm our reputation or operations

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of CDI or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

6.3 User Content

By submitting content to our website (such as comments, testimonials, or volunteer applications), you grant CDI a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content for our organizational purposes.

7. Privacy

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

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable services but do not guarantee that our services will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free. We may experience downtime due to maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.

9.2 No Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CDI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or your personal information
• Any errors or omissions in our content
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CDI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our services

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Mauritius, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mauritius.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

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

16. Acknowledgment

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of our services immediately.