About Us

Somalis in Tech CIC ("Aruuri", "we", "us", "our") is situated in United Kingdom. We provide fundraising and re-distribution to our users ("you", "your").

Contact information:

Email: contact@aruuri.so

Our Services

We provide the following services:

Fundraising/donation management - Accepting and processing donations from contributors
Impact communication - Sharing updates and impact stories with contributors who have consented
Contributor relationship management - Managing donor profiles, preferences, and communication history
Financial redistribution - Redistributing funds raised to support their work

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services.

Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
Keep your password secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

Acceptable Use

When using our Services, you agree to:

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Not use our Services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
Not interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Not transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Not harass, abuse, or harm other users
Not collect or harvest personal information about other users
Not impersonate any person or entity
Not use automated systems or bots without our permission

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these rules, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement.

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design) are owned by Aruuri or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our Services
Create derivative works based on our Services

Payment and Fees

Some of our Services may require payment. If you purchase services from us:

You agree to pay all fees as described at the time of purchase
All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
Prices are subject to change with notice
You are responsible for all taxes associated with your purchase
Payment will be processed through Stripe
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled

If payment fails or is disputed, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid Services.

Donations and Contributions

Our Services include the ability to make donations or contributions:

All donations are voluntary and non-refundable
Donations will be used for fundraising and re-distribution
We will provide receipts for tax purposes where applicable
We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation
Donation history and preferences may be stored as outlined in our Privacy Policy

Privacy and Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Services, you consent to:

Our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy
The use of cookies and similar technologies on our website
Communication from us related to our Services (you can opt out of marketing communications)

Your data rights include the ability to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for:

The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
Any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party services
The availability or accuracy of third-party content

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

Our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from our Services will be accurate or reliable
Any errors in our Services will be corrected

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aruuri shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or related to your use of our Services.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aruuri, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

Your use of our Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Your User Content

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

You may stop using our Services at any time. If you have an account, you can delete it by contacting us at contact@aruuri.so

Upon termination:

Your right to use our Services will immediately cease
We may delete your account and associated data
Provisions that should survive termination (such as indemnification, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will remain in effect

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
We will notify you of significant changes via email
Your continued use of our Services after changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our practices.

Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United Kingdom.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aruuri regarding our Services.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

No Agency: Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between you and Aruuri.

Force Majeure: We will not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our Services accessible to everyone. If you experience any difficulty accessing our Services, please contact us at contact@aruuri.so and we will work to provide the information or functionality you need.

Questions and Feedback

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Services, please don't hesitate to contact us: