OBUYANZI FOUNDATION

Community-Based Organisation — Bungoma County, Kenya

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: 11 May 2026

Website: https://obuyanzi.org

Last Updated: 11 May 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Obuyanzi Foundation website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website immediately.

1. About Obuyanzi Foundation

Obuyanzi Foundation is a community-based organization (CBO) registered and operating in Bungoma County, Kenya. Our mission is to support needy but academically capable students through secondary and tertiary education sponsorship and to empower teenage mothers and young fathers through skills training for sustainable livelihoods.

We operate as a non-profit, community-driven entity. All donations received through this website are directed towards our charitable programs in Kenya.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website (obuyanzi.org), you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • You have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable Kenyan laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411A) and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.

3. Use of This Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use this website to:

  • Learn about Obuyanzi Foundation’s mission, programs, and impact.
  • Make charitable donations through the provided M-Pesa payment channel.
  • Submit contact inquiries or donation confirmation messages.
  • Access the Donor Dashboard and related account features.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You must not use this website to:

  • Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity.
  • Impersonate Obuyanzi Foundation, its staff, or any other person or organization.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent donation confirmations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its server.
  • Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any other malicious code.
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website without prior written consent.
  • Use the website or its content for commercial purposes without authorization.

4. Donations

4.1 Donation Method

Donations to Obuyanzi Foundation are currently accepted via M-Pesa Paybill. Donor details including name and email may be submitted voluntarily through the donation confirmation form on the website.

4.2 Non-Refundable Policy

All donations made to Obuyanzi Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable. Once a payment is processed via M-Pesa, it cannot be reversed through the website. If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us immediately at info@obuyanzi.org or +254 713 994243 for assistance.

4.3 Use of Donations

Obuyanzi Foundation will use all donations exclusively for its stated charitable purposes, education sponsorship, and skills training for vulnerable youth in Bungoma County and surrounding communities. The foundation is committed to transparency and accountability in the stewardship of donor funds.

4.4 No Tax Receipt Guarantee

Obuyanzi Foundation is a CBO and not currently registered as a tax-exempt entity under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470) of Kenya. Donors should seek independent tax advice regarding the deductibility of their contributions. The foundation does not automatically issue official tax receipts but can provide a written acknowledgement of donation upon request.

4.5 Third-Party Payment Processing

Donations are processed via Safaricom’s M-Pesa Paybill service. Obuyanzi Foundation is not responsible for any errors, delays, or failures arising from the M-Pesa platform or Safaricom’s systems. By making a donation, you also agree to Safaricom’s applicable Terms and Conditions.

5. Donor Accounts and Dashboard

The website provides a Donor Dashboard and account registration feature. If you create an account:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You must provide accurate and truthful registration information.
  • You must not share your account with any third party.
  • You must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Obuyanzi Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, contain fraudulent information, or are inactive for an extended period.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, impact stories, and program descriptions—is the intellectual property of Obuyanzi Foundation or is used with appropriate permission.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly display, or use any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Obuyanzi Foundation. Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted provided that all copyright and attribution notices are preserved.

The Obuyanzi Foundation name, logo, and related marks are the property of the organization. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Obuyanzi Foundation is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019) and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021.

Our Privacy Policy, available at https://obuyanzi.org/privacy-policy/, explains in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. Key points include:

  • We collect personal data such as your name and email address when you submit contact or donation confirmation forms.
  • We collect technical data (IP address, browser type) automatically for security and spam prevention.
  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
  • You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by us.

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and to support login sessions, donation tracking, and spam prevention. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features, including the Donor Dashboard and account login.

9. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content through this website, including contact form messages, donation confirmation details, or any other communications, you confirm that:

  • The content is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
  • The content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights.
  • The content does not contain any offensive, defamatory, or unlawful material.

By submitting content, you grant Obuyanzi Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that content for the purposes for which it was submitted (e.g., processing your donation confirmation or responding to your inquiry).

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Safaricom M-Pesa, Facebook, and Instagram. These links are provided for your convenience only. Obuyanzi Foundation does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites.

Embedded content from other websites (such as videos or social media posts) behaves as if you are visiting those websites directly, and those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Obuyanzi Foundation does not warrant that:

  • The website will be continuously available or free from errors.
  • The website is free from viruses or other harmful components.
  • The information on the website is complete, accurate, or current.

To the fullest extent permitted by Kenyan law, Obuyanzi Foundation disclaims all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Obuyanzi Foundation, its trustees, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website, including but not limited to:

  • Loss or damage arising from reliance on the content of this website.
  • Technical failures, security breaches, or interruptions of service.
  • Errors or omissions in donation processing via M-Pesa.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Kenyan law.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation before initiating formal legal proceedings.

14. Changes to These Terms

Obuyanzi Foundation reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Obuyanzi Foundation

Bungoma County, Kenya

Phone: +254 726945086

Email: info@obuyanzi.org

Website: https://obuyanzi.org