1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the ACOPPHE website at acopphe.org — including browsing our content, submitting a contact form, making a donation, registering for an event, or applying to volunteer or work with us — 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. ACOPPHE reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. About ACOPPHE

Africa Community of Planetary Partners for Health and Environment (ACOPPHE) is a non-governmental organisation registered in Kenya and based in Tigoni, Limuru, Kiambu County. Our mission is to reconnect environment and health for communities across Africa through community-led programs, indigenous knowledge preservation, conservation, and advocacy.

ACOPPHE operates this website for informational, educational, and organisational purposes. Nothing on this website constitutes legal, medical, financial, or professional advice of any kind.

3. Acceptable Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with these terms. You agree that you will not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable Kenyan or international law or regulation.
• Use the website to transmit unsolicited, promotional, or spam communications.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website, server, or associated systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful or disruptive code or material.
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our website without our prior written consent.
• Impersonate ACOPPHE, its staff, volunteers, or partners in any way.
• Use our website or content to misrepresent your relationship with ACOPPHE.
• Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the performance or availability of our website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, reports, publications, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, program materials, and the ACOPPHE name and branding — is the intellectual property of ACOPPHE or its respective authors and contributors, and is protected under Kenyan and international copyright law.

You may:

• View and download content for your own personal, non-commercial, and informational use.
• Share links to our website or specific pages on social media or other platforms.
• Reference or cite our publications with appropriate attribution to ACOPPHE and the named author(s).

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in any medium without prior written permission from ACOPPHE.
• Use our logo, name, or branding in any way that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership without our written consent.
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content without prior authorisation.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a formal agreement with ACOPPHE.

To request permission to use ACOPPHE content, please contact us at info@acopphe.org.

5. Donations

Donations made through our website are voluntary contributions to support ACOPPHE's mission and programs. By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• All donations are processed securely through our third-party payment provider. ACOPPHE does not store your payment card details.
• Donations are used to support ACOPPHE's programs and operational activities at the discretion of the organisation unless otherwise designated for a specific program or project.
• Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 14 days and we will review your request on a case-by-case basis.
• ACOPPHE will provide a receipt or acknowledgement for your donation upon request.
• The tax deductibility of donations depends on your country of residence and applicable tax laws. ACOPPHE does not provide tax advice.

6. Volunteer & Job Applications

By submitting a volunteer or job application through our website or via email, you confirm that all information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful to the best of your knowledge. You further acknowledge that:

• Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview, placement, or offer of any kind.
• ACOPPHE reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its sole discretion without providing a reason.
• Your application data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• Volunteers are not employees of ACOPPHE and are not entitled to remuneration unless expressly agreed in writing.

7. Event Registrations

When you register for an ACOPPHE event — whether physical or virtual — you agree to the following:

• Registration confirms your intent to attend but does not guarantee a place where capacity is limited.
• ACOPPHE reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify events at any time. We will endeavour to notify registered participants as soon as possible.
• Photographs and video may be taken at events for documentation, awareness, and reporting purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and in accordance with the values and mission of ACOPPHE. We reserve the right to remove any participant who behaves in a disruptive or harmful manner.

8. Publications & Research

Research papers, reports, policy briefs, book chapters, and other publications made available on our website are provided for informational and educational purposes. When accessing or using our publications:

• You must credit ACOPPHE and the named author(s) in any citation or reference.
• Publications may not be reproduced in full or in substantial part without prior written permission.
• The views expressed in individual publications are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of ACOPPHE as an organisation unless expressly stated.
• ACOPPHE makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of the information contained in its publications.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ACOPPHE does not warrant that:

• The website will be available at all times or free from errors, interruptions, or technical issues.
• The content on the website is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.
• The website or its servers are free from viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Kenyan law, ACOPPHE and its staff, volunteers, trustees, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use our website or any content on it.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content on our website.
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Any conduct or content of third parties accessible through links on our website.
• Any decision made or action taken in reliance on information found on our website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, partner organisations, funding bodies, or other third-party platforms. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

ACOPPHE does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. Accessing external links is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those respective websites.

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya, including but not limited to:

• The Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019
• The Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411A)
• The Non-Governmental Organisations Co-ordination Act (Cap. 134)
• The Copyright Act of Kenya (Cap. 130)

Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya. We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any concerns before pursuing formal legal action.

13. Changes to These Terms

ACOPPHE reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may notify users directly where we hold their contact details.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these Terms of Service, please get in touch: