Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Beautiful Gate Empowerment & Support Foundation website and services, you accept 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.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, volunteers, donors, and others who access or use our services.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services independently. Minors may use our services only with involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

2.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use our services in any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our services
• Transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Foundation, a Foundation employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any other conduct that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our services

2.3 Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

3. Donations and Financial Contributions

3.1 Donation Processing

All donations made through our website are processed securely. We partner with reputable payment processors to ensure the security of your financial information.

3.2 Tax Deductibility

Donations to Beautiful Gate Empowerment & Support Foundation may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide receipts for all donations as required by applicable law. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation.

3.3 Refund Policy

All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or in cases of processing errors. If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us immediately at info@beautifulgateesf.org.

3.4 Use of Donations

Donations will be used to support our programmes and operations as described on our website. While we make every effort to honour donor designations, we reserve the right to redirect funds to areas of greatest need if circumstances require.

4. Volunteer Services

4.1 Volunteer Agreement

Volunteers agree to comply with all Foundation policies, procedures, and guidelines. We reserve the right to accept or decline volunteer applications and to terminate volunteer relationships at any time.

4.2 Background Checks

Certain volunteer positions may require background checks or additional screening. By applying to volunteer, you consent to such checks as deemed necessary.

4.3 Volunteer Conduct

Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times. Any misconduct may result in immediate termination of volunteer status.

4.4 No Employment Relationship

Volunteers are not employees of the Foundation and are not entitled to compensation, benefits, or workers' compensation coverage unless otherwise specified in writing.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Foundation Content

The content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Beautiful Gate Empowerment & Support Foundation and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 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, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission.

5.3 User Content

If you submit content to us (such as testimonials, photos, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content for our promotional and operational purposes.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Beautiful Gate Empowerment & Support Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services.

7.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our policies.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Beautiful Gate Empowerment & Support Foundation regarding the use of our services.

12. Contact Information

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