Terms of Use

1. About Hoop Africa Foundation

Hoop Africa Foundation is a non-profit organization registered under Section 21 of the Companies Act of the United Republic of Namibia (Registration Number: 21/2022/1459). The organization was founded on August 8, 2025, in Windhoek, Namibia. We operate across Namibia, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on unlocking Africa's human capital through strategic management, research, innovation, and sustainable development.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use. If you are accessing the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Transmit or facilitate the transmission of unsolicited advertising, spam, or other forms of solicitation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other user accounts, or computer systems connected to the website.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other technologically harmful material to the website.
• Use automated tools, scripts, or bots to access or scrape content from the website without our prior written consent.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Hoop Africa Foundation, a staff member, or any other person or entity.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio, video, software, and the design and arrangement of the website (collectively, "Content"), is the property of Hoop Africa Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, display, perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content from this website without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use such as viewing or printing individual pages for your own reference.

5. Donations

If you choose to make a donation through our website:

• Donations are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
• Donations are voluntary contributions and are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 30 days.
• We will use reasonable efforts to apply donations in accordance with any specified purpose. However, we reserve the right to redirect funds where needs are greatest if the specified program is fully funded or discontinued.
• Tax deductibility of donations depends on your jurisdiction. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance.

6. User Submissions

Any information, feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other communications you submit to us through the website (including via contact forms, email, or social media) will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary unless otherwise stated. By submitting such content, you grant Hoop Africa Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content for any purpose related to our mission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before interacting with them.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content, materials, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content.
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on our website but do not guarantee that all content is current, complete, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hoop Africa Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hoop Africa Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time, at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised terms on this page. We will update the "Last Updated" date accordingly. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tanzania.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hoop Africa Foundation regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Us

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