Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site immediately.

2. Purpose of Website

The PASOS website is intended to:

• Provide information about our mission, programs, and activities.
• Facilitate donations, volunteering, and partnership opportunities.
• Share educational and humanitarian resources.

Content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content, including text, logos, graphics, photos, videos, reports, and design elements, is the property of PASOSOM unless otherwise credited.
• You may not copy, distribute, modify, or reproduce materials without prior written permission from PASOSOM.
• Educational materials may be shared with attribution if used strictly for non-commercial purposes.

4. Donations & Financial Transactions

• Donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.
• We use secure third-party payment providers (such as PayPal or bank gateways). While we ensure best practices, PASOSOM is not responsible for errors or breaches occurring on third-party platforms.
• For donation queries, contact donations@pasosom.org.

5. User Contributions (Volunteers, Partners, and Supporters)

• By submitting forms, applications, or materials (e.g., photos, stories, testimonials), you grant PASOSOM a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such contributions for organizational purposes (communications, reports, awareness campaigns).
• You agree that your contributions will not infringe on third-party rights.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. PASOSOM does not endorse or control the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites. Users are encouraged to review third-party terms before engaging.

7. Limitation of Liability

PASOSOM shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, or incidental damages resulting from use of our website.
• Reliance on information provided through the website.
• Unavailability or interruption of the site.

8. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Somalia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall first be addressed through mediation with PASOSOM before seeking legal remedies.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For inquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

• General Inquiries: info@pasosom.org
• Partnerships: partnerships@pasosom.org
• Legal/Compliance: legal@pasosom.org