Terms and Conditions

1.1. Mandate and Platform Scope: Graceworld Impact Alliance operates as an independent multi-stakeholder platform, coalition and impact network dedicated to orchestrating multi-sectoral development initiatives across Kenya and Africa. The Alliance brings together civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), corporate partners, academic institutions and international donors to execute programs across key pillars: -

1.2. Non-Commercial Character: All materials, tools, datasets and resources provided on the Alliance Site or through collaborative initiatives are furnished strictly for humanitarian, non-profit development, educational and impact-building purposes.

2.1. Member Accounts and Registration: To access certain features of the Alliance Site, including partner directories, joint grant applications and member-only resource centers, you may be required to register an account. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.

2.2. Independent Entity Status: Membership or partnership within the Graceworld Impact Alliance does not create a formal legal partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between any Alliance Member and Graceworld Impact Alliance or Graceworld Foundation. No member has the legal authority to bind the Alliance or its Secretariat contractually, financially or legally without an express, separate written agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

2.3. Branding, Logo Usage and Co-Marketing: Registered Alliance Members are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to display the Graceworld Impact Alliance badge or logo on their official communication materials solely to indicate membership or active collaboration. Any use of the Alliance logo for co-branded public campaigns, fundraising solicitations, or media press releases requires prior written approval from the Secretariat.

2.4. Termination of Membership: The Alliance Secretariat reserves the right to suspend or terminate any partner profile, access to the Alliance Site or official participation in Alliance programs if the member engages in activities that violate these Terms, breach ethical standards, misrepresent partner credentials or damage the public reputation of the Alliance. The Alliance reserves the absolute right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to immediately suspend, terminate or restrict the visibility of any account, user profile, or partner listing if a user breaches these Terms, engages in fraudulent activity, violates safety/harassment guidelines, or acts in a manner harmful to community safety or institutional reputation.

2.5. User Identity Verification: Accounts and organizational profiles must be created using real legal names, official corporate identities and accurate professional credentials. The creation of anonymous, alias or deceptive individual or organizational profiles is strictly prohibited. Users must be at least 18 years of age to register an account or apply for talent rosters.

3.1. Eligibility: By using the Alliance Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or possess legal authorization to act on behalf of your organization.

3.2. Prohibited Conduct: You may not access or use the Alliance Site for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. Prohibited activities include: -

4.1. Contributions via the Alliance Platform: All financial gifts, contributions, and pooled grant funds processed through the Alliance Site are voluntary gifts intended to support Alliance-endorsed field projects, emergency responses, or partner-led initiatives.

4.2. Financial Secretariat & Processing: Financial transactions conducted on Giaconnect.org are securely processed through encrypted third-party payment gateways managed in coordination with Graceworld Foundation as the fiduciary and legal Secretariat. Credit card CVV numbers and banking PINs are not stored on Alliance servers.

4.3. Fund Allocation Discretion: While donors or institutional partners may designate funds for specific Alliance initiatives or partner projects, the Alliance Secretariat retains final fiduciary and administrative oversight over fund deployment to ensure compliance, proper reporting, and effective impact delivery.

4.4. Non-Refundability: Due to immediate operational allocation to partner execution teams, contributions made via the Alliance platform are non-refundable. In the case of documented billing errors or duplicate charges, refund requests must be submitted to info@graceworldfoundation.africa within fourteen (14) calendar days for audit review.

5.1. Alliance Ownership: Unless otherwise indicated, the Alliance Site, architecture, software code, custom features, branding and aggregated impact content are owned by or licensed to Graceworld Impact Alliance and protected under Kenyan and international intellectual property laws.

5.2. Ownership and License to User Content: Users retain full ownership of all original content, articles, CVs, research papers and comments submitted or posted to the platform. However, by submitting content, you grant the Alliance a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable and sub-licensable license to host, store, copy, reproduce, publish, translate and display such content solely for platform administration, partner collaboration, impact reporting and educational purposes.

5.3. Member Submissions and Resource Sharing: By submitting project reports, case studies, field photographs, research papers or media (“Partner Content”) to the Alliance Site or portal, you grant the Alliance a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to showcase, translate, publish and distribute such materials in Alliance impact reports, annual reviews, grant applications and promotional media.

5.4. Respect for Partner IP: The Alliance respects the intellectual property rights of its partner organizations. Proprietary frameworks, methodology documents or software explicitly designated as confidential by a partner will not be distributed publicly without written permission.

5.5. Kenyan Copyright Act (Cap. 130 of the Laws of Kenya), DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and Copyright Takedown Procedure: We respect intellectual property rights in accordance with the Copyright Act (Cap. 130 of the Laws of Kenya) and applicable international copyright laws. If you believe that any content hosted on our platforms infringes upon your legal copyright, you may submit a written DMCA / Copyright Notice to our Legal Desk at info@graceworldfoundation.africa. The notice must include: -

7.1. Compliance with Laws: Graceworld Impact Alliance complies strictly with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and applicable international data protection laws regarding the processing of personal and organizational data collected via Giaconnect.org.

7.2. Inter-Partner Data Transfer: Where project delivery requires data sharing between Alliance Members (e.g., cross-verifying scholarship applicants or coordinating emergency relief distribution), data sharing shall occur strictly under executed Data Processor Agreements (DPAs) ensuring robust data privacy, confidentiality and security.

7.3. No Commercial Exploitation: Personal data, member rosters and donor lists will never be sold, rented or traded to third-party commercial brokers.

8.1. Platform "As-Is": The Alliance Site, member directory, and all uploaded information are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Alliance disclaims all express or implied warranties regarding uptime, error-free platform access or complete accuracy of third-party partner submissions.

8.2. Third-Party Partner Portals and Operations: The Alliance Site may link to independent websites or platforms owned by Alliance Member organizations. The Alliance Secretariat does not control or assume liability for the operations, content, privacy policies or actions of independent partner organizations or external third-party sites.

8.3. Third-Party Services and Integrated Tools: Our platform may integrate with or link to third-party services, including external Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), donor payment software or external career portals. We are not responsible for the availability, security, privacy practices or data handling of these external tools. Any data shared with or applications submitted through external third-party ATS integrations are governed solely by those third parties' respective terms and privacy policies.

8.4. Field Operations Disclaimer: Participation in field programs, joint outreach events or emergency response activities coordinated via the Alliance platform is undertaken voluntarily. In no event shall Graceworld Impact Alliance, Graceworld Foundation, its trustees, directors or employees be held liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, injuries, or losses arising from platform usage or independent partner field activities.

8.5. No Guarantee of Professional Outcomes or Hiring Success: The platform operates solely as a networking and facilitating portal. We do not guarantee that job applicants will secure employment, that employers/donors will source qualified candidates or that professional development content on the platform will yield specific business outcomes. The Alliance disclaims all liability for hiring decisions, employment disputes or financial losses resulting from reliance on user-generated professional advice.

10.1. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

10.2. Informal Dispute Settlement: Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with the Alliance platform or these Terms shall first be submitted for informal conciliation to the Alliance Governance Committee / Secretariat.

10.3. Arbitration: If unresolved within thirty (30) days of written notice, the dispute shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Nairobi, Kenya, under the provisions of the Arbitration Act (Cap 49 of the Laws of Kenya) or any statutory modifications thereof. The language of arbitration shall be English.

11.1. Updates to Terms: The Alliance Secretariat reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Revised versions will be published on Giaconnect.org with an updated “Effective Date”. Continued use of the platform following updates constitutes acceptance.

11.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, that portion shall be severed without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.