Terms of Use

Last updated: 7 August 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of afwinc.org (the "Site"), operated by The Afro Foundation for Wildlife & Nature Conservation ("AFWINC," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of This Website

You may browse and use this Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes — including learning about our work, contacting us, and making donations. You agree not to misuse the Site, interfere with its normal operation, attempt unauthorised access to any part of it, or use it to transmit harmful or unlawful content.

2. Donations & Payments

Donations made through this Site are processed by third-party payment providers. By donating, you confirm that the payment details you provide are accurate and that you are authorised to use the payment method selected.

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us at help@afwinc.org and we will review the request.

Tax deductibility of donations depends on your country of residence and applicable local tax law. AFWINC does not guarantee that any donation is tax-deductible, and we recommend consulting a qualified tax advisor in your jurisdiction before relying on a donation for tax purposes.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the text, graphics, logos, and design of this Site are the property of AFWINC or our licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use or fair use as permitted by law.

4. User Conduct

When submitting information through our contact, donation, or newsletter forms, you agree to provide accurate information and not to use these forms for spam, harassment, or any unlawful purpose. We reserve the right to block access from any user who misuses the Site.

5. Third-Party Links

This Site may link to third-party websites, including social media platforms and payment processors, for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While we work to keep information on this Site accurate and up to date, we do not warrant that it is complete, error-free, or uninterrupted at all times.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AFWINC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold AFWINC, its staff, and volunteers harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your misuse of this Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Uganda, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Uganda.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect once posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms can be directed to: