Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Heritage Community Development Foundation (the “Organisation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Organisation is a non-profit entity operating under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, dedicated to helping the youth re-evaluate themselves, engage in self-renewal and gain confidence, leadership skills and integrity.  We will facilitate training in civic awareness, entrepreneurial skills, self-confidence and leadership skills. We will promote and facilitate diaspora investment in local projects.

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, located at[https://h-cdf.org (the “Website”), and any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (if separate). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use or access the Website.

2. Disclaimer Regarding Legal Advice

The Organisation does not offer legal, financial, or professional advice through this Website. The information contained herein is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for qualified professional counsel. You should always consult with a licensed legal professional in Nigeria to address your specific legal needs.

3. Eligibility and Access

3.1 Minimum Age: You affirm that you are either 16 years of age or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties outlined in these Terms, and to abide by and comply with these Terms.

3.2 Access: We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website, and any service or material we provide on the Website, in our sole discretion, without notice. We will not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Organisation Content: The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by the Organization, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

4.2 Limited License to User: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website strictly in accordance with these Terms for your personal, non-commercial use related to supporting the Organisation’s mission. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as standard web browser functionality permits.

4.3 Trademarks: The Organisation’s name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Organisation or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Organisation.

5. Prohibited Uses

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:

• In any way that violates any applicable Nigerian federal, state, or local law or regulation.
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Organisation or users of the Website or expose them to liability.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Organisation, a staff member, volunteers, another user, or any other person or entity.
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
• To introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

6. User Submissions and Donations

6.1 User Content: If the Website allows you to post comments, feedback, or other content (“User Content”), you grant the Organisation a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, translate, publish, and distribute your User Content in any medium and for any purpose related to the Organisation’s mission. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights in and to the User Content and have the right to grant the license granted above.

6.2 Donations:

• All donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by Nigerian law or specifically stated in a separate written agreement with the Organisation.
• We use third-party payment processors to handle donations. By donating, you agree to the terms and conditions of that payment processor.
• The Organisation makes every effort to ensure the security of your payment information, but is not liable for data breaches that occur on the payment processor’s system.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

The information presented on or through the Website is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and we accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE ORGANISATION HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE NIGERIAN LAW.

10. Limitation on Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NIGERIA, IN NO EVENT WILL THE ORGANISATION, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organisation, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorised in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of Nigeria, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

14. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Name of Organisation: Heritage Community Development Foundation

Address: Anabraba Compound, 

Briggs Ward, Abonnema, Rivers State

Email: info@h-cdf.org

Phone: +234 916 167 2161

Last updated: 06/20/2025