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1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of africansolidaritycivic.org (the "Website"), operated by African Solidarity Civic Organization NPC ("ASCO", "we", "us"). By using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Permitted Use of This Website
You may browse the Website, read our media statements and programme information, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, and make donations, for lawful, non-commercial purposes consistent with these Terms.
3. User Conduct
When using this Website — including the contact form, newsletter signup, and any other interactive feature — you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, including the administrative system;
- Use automated tools to scrape, overload, or interfere with the Website's normal operation;
- Impersonate ASCO, its leadership, or any other person.
4. Donations
Donations made through this Website are voluntary contributions to ASCO's work and are, to the fullest extent permitted, non-refundable. Donations may be made via PayPal or direct bank transfer; PayPal transactions are subject to PayPal's own terms and privacy practices, which are outside ASCO's control. ASCO will apply donated funds to its lawful non-profit objectives as set out in its Constitution.
5. Intellectual Property
The ASCO name, logo, and brand mark are the property of African Solidarity Civic Organization NPC. Website design, layout, and original written content are protected by copyright. See our Permissions & Licensing page for what you may and may not reuse, and how to request permission.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
This Website links to and uses third-party services, including Facebook, WhatsApp, PayPal, and a website analytics/hosting stack. ASCO is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party services, which are governed by their own terms.
7. Disclaimer
This Website and its content are provided "as is". While ASCO takes care to keep information accurate and current, we make no warranty that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or entirely secure.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, ASCO shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and any dispute arising from them shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
10. Changes to These Terms
ASCO may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Website or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about these Terms can be sent to info@africansolidaritycivic.org.