1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Animal Welfare Alliance Uganda (AWAU) website at animalwelfareuganda.org, you 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 website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, prospective members, donors, Guardians, and anyone interacting with AWAU through our website or any of our digital platforms.

2. About AWAU

Animal Welfare Alliance Uganda (AWAU) is a registered non-profit alliance established under the Republic of Uganda Companies Act 2012. AWAU is governed by a founding constitution ratified by all member organizations and operates exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. AWAU does not operate for the making of profit or personal financial gain.

3. Use of Our Website

You agree to use the AWAU website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Specifically you agree not to:

• Use the website for any fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems
• Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Use the website to misrepresent yourself or your organization
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce any content from the website without prior written permission from AWAU
• Use the website in any way that could damage the reputation or interests of AWAU or its member organizations

4. Membership

Membership in AWAU is governed exclusively by the AWAU founding constitution, specifically Articles 5 and 6. By submitting a membership application you confirm that:

• Your organization meets the eligibility criteria set out in Article 5 of the AWAU constitution
• All information provided in your application is accurate and complete
• You agree to be bound by the provisions of the AWAU constitution and any regulations or procedures set forth under it
• You understand that membership is subject to review and approval by the AWAU Membership Committee and Executive Committee
• You will uphold the animal welfare standards set forth by the alliance and the laws of Uganda

AWAU reserves the right to reject, suspend, or terminate any membership in accordance with the procedures set out in the founding constitution.

5. Adoption Inquiries

By submitting an adoption inquiry through our website you confirm that:

• All information provided in your inquiry is accurate and truthful
• You are over 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian
• You understand that submitting an inquiry does not guarantee adoption of a specific animal
• You agree to participate in any assessment or follow up process required by AWAU or its member organizations
• You will provide a safe, loving, and appropriate home environment for any animal you adopt
• You agree to comply with the animal welfare laws of Uganda

AWAU and its member organizations reserve the right to decline any adoption application at their discretion in the best interests of the animal.

6. Becoming a Guardian

The Guardian program allows individuals and organizations to financially support a specific animal in AWAU's care. By signing up as a Guardian you confirm that:

• You understand that Guardian contributions go directly toward the care, feeding, and veterinary needs of the specific animal you are supporting
• Guardian contributions are processed securely through Donorbox and are subject to Donorbox's own terms of service
• Guardian contributions are donations and are not refundable unless otherwise stated
• Becoming a Guardian does not constitute ownership of or legal responsibility for the animal
• AWAU will use Guardian contributions solely for the welfare of the animals in our care in accordance with our founding constitution

7. Donations

All donations made to AWAU are processed through Donorbox and are subject to Donorbox's terms of service and privacy policy. By making a donation you confirm that:

• You are the authorized owner of the payment method used
• Your donation is made voluntarily and without expectation of personal financial return
• You understand that AWAU is a non-profit alliance and that all funds are used exclusively to promote our charitable purposes as described in our founding constitution
• Donations are non-refundable unless AWAU determines otherwise at its sole discretion

AWAU maintains full financial transparency in accordance with Article 10 of our founding constitution. All expenditures are approved by both the Treasurer and the Chairperson and all payments exceeding 500,000 Uganda shillings are made by cheque or bank transfer.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the AWAU website — including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, and design — is the property of AWAU or its respective member organizations and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without prior written permission from AWAU.

9. Third Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third party websites and services including Donorbox and member organization websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. AWAU is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third party website or service. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third party service before using it.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

AWAU provides this website and its content on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions
• The information on the website is always complete, accurate, or up to date
• The website is free from viruses or other harmful components

AWAU makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and availability of our website but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Uganda, AWAU and its Executive Committee, member organizations, officers, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or any content or services provided through it.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AWAU, its Executive Committee, member organizations, officers, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses — including legal fees — arising from your use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the AWAU website shall be resolved in accordance with Article 11 of the AWAU founding constitution — first through internal mediation and if necessary through binding arbitration by a mutually agreed upon party.

14. Changes to These Terms

AWAU reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

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