Terms of Use for GiveEthiopia™
Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to GiveEthiopia™ (GiveEthiopia.com). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of GiveEthiopia’s services and website. By using our platform, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Description of Services
GiveEthiopia™ provides a comprehensive church management and donation platform for Ethiopian churches, including:
- Church Management Web App (GE Admin Cpanel): Optimize your church’s organization with our scalable management software.
- Giving Management Web Platform: A tool for leaders to monitor community health by combining giving and engagement data.
- White-Labeled Apps for Churches: Custom-branded mobile apps for congregations and church managers.
- Media Platform and OTT Services: Engage your congregation through live streaming to your website and social media.
- Website Development and Hosting: We offer website building and reliable hosting services.
- AI-Powered Auto Message Responder: Engage with donors and church members through automated, personalized messaging.
- Secure End-to-End Encrypted Messaging: Ensure private and secure communication.
- Email List Builder: Create and manage email lists to stay in touch with your congregation.
- Volunteers Management: Coordinate and manage volunteers effectively.
- Event Planning and Management: Plan and manage church events seamlessly.
User Registration and Account Security
To access certain features of our Services, you must register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
User Content and Acceptable Use
GiveEthiopia™ values integrity, truth, and respect for others. We strive to avoid displaying content that is inappropriate according to traditional Christian scripture and values. Users agree not to post, upload, or stream content that:
- Contains hate speech, expletives, harassment, obscenities, or sexually explicit language or images
- Violates or disparages traditional Christian scripture and values
- Infringes on the intellectual property rights of any person or entity
- Contains private or confidential information of any third party without their express consent
- Is false, misleading, or intended to deceive
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or is otherwise objectionable in our sole discretion.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content provided by GiveEthiopia™, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GiveEthiopia™ or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
User-generated content remains the property of the user. However, by posting User Content, you grant GiveEthiopia™ a worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with providing our Services.
Privacy and Data Handling
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Payment Terms and Donation Handling
Our Giving Management Web Platform facilitates donations to Ethiopian churches. We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Users understand and agree that:
- Donations are made directly to the selected church
- GiveEthiopia™ retains a small fee for service maintenance
- All donations are final; refunds must be requested directly from the receiving church
- We do not guarantee tax-deductibility of donations
Third-Party Services and Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. GiveEthiopia™ is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with these third parties are solely between you and them.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GIVEETHIOPIA™ DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GIVEETHIOPIA™ 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.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GiveEthiopia™ and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services or your violation of these Terms of Use.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Delaware, USA, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Termination of Services
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services, at our sole discretion, for any reason and at any time, with or without notice.
Changes to Terms of Use
GiveEthiopia™ may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through our website or by sending you an email. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at legal@GiveEthiopia.com .