TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: 1 August 2026
Last Updated: 1 August 2026

Welcome to the website of Sustainable Initiatives Development Enhancement in Communities (SIDEC).

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) govern your access to and use of the SIDEC website at https://sidec-ke.org and any content, information, features, services or functionality made available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About SIDEC

Sustainable Initiatives Development Enhancement in Communities (SIDEC) is a community-focused organisation operating in Laikipia County, Kenya.

SIDEC works to support sustainable and inclusive community development, including initiatives relating to:

• Empowerment of women and youth;
• Sustainable livelihoods;
• Environmental protection;
• Capacity building and education;
• Health and social wellbeing; and
• Intergenerational learning and technology.

The information presented on this website is intended primarily to provide information about SIDEC, its work, programmes, activities, opportunities and community initiatives.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, browsing or using the website, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users and individuals who interact with the website.

Certain services or activities may be subject to additional terms, conditions, application requirements, consent notices or agreements. Where additional terms apply, those terms will be communicated to you before or during your participation in the relevant service or activity.

3. Website Use

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes.

You must not use the website:

• For any unlawful, fraudulent or malicious purpose;
• To gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or systems;
• To interfere with the security, availability or operation of the website;
• To introduce viruses, malware, malicious code or other harmful material;
• To attempt to access information or accounts that you are not authorised to access;
• To impersonate SIDEC or another person or organisation;
• To collect or harvest personal information without lawful authority;
• To transmit misleading, defamatory, threatening or unlawful material;
• To infringe the rights of SIDEC or any third party; or
• In any manner that could damage, disable, overburden or impair the website.

Unauthorised access to computer systems, unlawful interference with computer data and certain forms of misuse of electronic systems may constitute offences under applicable Kenyan law, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.

4. Website Content

SIDEC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the website is accurate and current.

However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions or information that has become outdated.

Website content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be regarded as professional, legal, financial, medical, technical or other specialist advice unless expressly stated otherwise.

SIDEC reserves the right to:

• Correct errors;
• Update information;
• Modify content;
• Add or remove programmes or services;
• Change website functionality; and
• Suspend or discontinue portions of the website.

We do not guarantee that every piece of information on the website will always be complete, accurate, current or available.

5. No Guarantee of Availability

SIDEC aims to maintain a reliable and accessible website but does not guarantee that the website will always be:

• Available;
• Uninterrupted;
• Error-free;
• Secure from every possible threat;
• Free from viruses or other harmful components; or
• Compatible with every device or browser.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, upgrades, technical problems, security incidents, hosting issues or circumstances beyond SIDEC’s reasonable control.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website is owned by or licensed to SIDEC.

This may include:

• Logos and branding;
• Text;
• Photographs;
• Graphics;
• Illustrations;
• Videos;
• Documents;
• Reports;
• Publications;
• Website design elements; and
• Other original materials.

Such content may be protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.

You may view and access website content for personal, educational, informational or non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not remove copyright notices or other ownership information.

You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, commercially exploit or otherwise use SIDEC’s protected content without prior written permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

7. Use of SIDEC Materials

SIDEC may make reports, publications, educational materials, photographs, graphics and other resources available for community and educational purposes.

Where SIDEC expressly permits material to be downloaded or shared, users should:

• Credit SIDEC appropriately;
• Preserve the original meaning and context;
• Not misrepresent SIDEC’s views or position;
• Not use the material for unlawful or misleading purposes; and
• Not imply endorsement by SIDEC where no such endorsement exists.

Requests for permission to reproduce SIDEC material may be sent to:

info@sidec-ke.org

8. Photographs, Videos and Community Content

SIDEC may publish photographs, videos, stories and other content relating to its programmes and community activities.

Where personal images, stories or other identifiable information are used, SIDEC will seek to handle such material in accordance with applicable privacy, data-protection and consent requirements.

Individuals who believe that content published by SIDEC improperly identifies them or infringes their rights may contact SIDEC at:

info@sidec-ke.org

SIDEC may review and, where appropriate, remove or amend content following a legitimate request.

9. Information Submitted Through the Website

Users may voluntarily provide information through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions and other website features.

Information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with SIDEC’s Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect and disclose personal information.

By submitting information through the website, you acknowledge that you have been provided with the relevant privacy information and, where consent is required, agree to the applicable processing described at the point of collection.

10. Contact Forms

When using a SIDEC contact form, you agree to provide information that is accurate and not misleading.

You must not use contact forms to:

• Send spam;
• Distribute malware;
• Submit fraudulent information;
• Harass or threaten individuals;
• Submit unlawful content; or
• Abuse SIDEC’s communication systems.

SIDEC may disregard or block submissions that reasonably appear to constitute spam, abuse, fraud, malicious activity or other unlawful conduct.

11. Newsletter and Communications

SIDEC may offer newsletters, email updates and other communications.

Where you voluntarily subscribe, you agree to provide accurate contact information.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting SIDEC.

Nothing in these Terms requires you to subscribe to SIDEC communications.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

The SIDEC website may contain links to external websites, organisations, service providers, social media platforms or other third-party resources.

These links may be provided for convenience, information or community engagement.

SIDEC does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for:

• Their content;
• Availability;
• Security;
• Privacy practices;
• Terms and conditions;
• Products or services; or
• Actions taken by third parties.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those websites.

13. Social Media

SIDEC may establish or integrate social media channels and platforms in the future.

These may include platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp or other services.

Interactions with SIDEC through third-party platforms may also be subject to the terms, conditions and privacy policies of those platforms.

SIDEC is not responsible for the independent processing of information carried out by third-party social media platforms.

14. Future Online Donations and Payments

SIDEC may introduce online donation, fundraising or payment functionality in the future.

Where such functionality becomes available, donations or payments may be processed through authorised third-party payment providers.

Additional terms may apply to:

• Donations;
• Payment transactions;
• Refunds;
• Recurring contributions;
• Campaign-specific fundraising;
• Event payments; or
• Other financial transactions.

The relevant terms will be made available before or during the applicable transaction.

SIDEC will not knowingly misrepresent the purpose for which donations are requested or collected.

Nothing in these Terms overrides any mandatory consumer or payment rights provided by applicable law.

15. Future Volunteer, Recruitment and Programme Applications

SIDEC may introduce online applications for:

• Employment;
• Internships;
• Volunteering;
• Training;
• Community programmes;
• Scholarships;
• Partnerships; or
• Other opportunities.

Where such functionality becomes available, applicants may be required to provide additional information.

Specific application terms, eligibility requirements, privacy notices or other conditions may apply to individual opportunities.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection, employment, admission, participation or acceptance into a SIDEC programme.

16. Programme Participation

Participation in SIDEC programmes may be subject to additional requirements.

These may include:

• Eligibility criteria;
• Application requirements;
• Participant agreements;
• Codes of conduct;
• Safeguarding requirements;
• Health and safety requirements;
• Consent requirements;
• Programme-specific rules; and
• Other conditions communicated to participants.

Where programme-specific terms conflict with these general website Terms, the programme-specific terms will apply to the relevant activity to the extent of the conflict.

17. Community Stories and Testimonials

SIDEC may publish community stories, testimonials, impact stories or other accounts of its work.

Where such material identifies an individual, SIDEC will seek appropriate permission or rely on another lawful basis where required.

Testimonials and stories represent the experiences of the individuals concerned and should not necessarily be interpreted as a guarantee of particular results or outcomes.

18. Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SIDEC provides this website and its general content on an “as available” basis.

SIDEC does not warrant that:

• Website information will always be complete or accurate;
• The website will always be available;
• Errors will always be corrected immediately;
• The website will meet every user’s particular requirements; or
• The website will be completely free from security vulnerabilities.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, SIDEC shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential or special losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website.

This may include loss arising from:

• Website interruption;
• Technical failure;
• Reliance on general website information;
• Third-party websites;
• Unauthorised access;
• Loss of data; or
• Events beyond SIDEC’s reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for matters that cannot legally be excluded under Kenyan law or other applicable law.

20. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless SIDEC, its officers, employees, representatives and authorised personnel against claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses arising from your:

• Unlawful use of the website;
• Breach of these Terms;
• Misuse of website content;
• Violation of third-party rights; or
• Fraudulent, malicious or unlawful conduct.

This provision does not apply to the extent that a claim arises from SIDEC’s own unlawful conduct, negligence or other liability that cannot legally be transferred to a user.

21. Children’s Use of the Website

SIDEC recognises the importance of protecting children and young people.

Some SIDEC programmes may involve children or young people as beneficiaries or participants. Such programmes may have additional safeguarding and consent requirements.

The website itself is not intended to encourage children to provide personal information without appropriate supervision, consent or another lawful basis where required.

Parents, guardians and responsible adults are encouraged to supervise children’s use of online services where appropriate.

22. Cybersecurity and Responsible Use

Users must not attempt to compromise the security of the SIDEC website or associated systems.

Prohibited activities include:

• Unauthorised penetration testing;
• Vulnerability exploitation;
• Denial-of-service attacks;
• Malware distribution;
• Credential theft;
• Unauthorised access;
• Data interception;
• Website defacement;
• Automated abuse;
• Scraping of protected or personal information without lawful authority; and
• Any other activity intended to disrupt, damage or compromise SIDEC systems.

SIDEC may report suspected unlawful activity to relevant authorities where appropriate.

23. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the website is also subject to SIDEC’s Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains:

• What personal information SIDEC collects;
• Why information is collected;
• How information is used;
• How information is protected;
• How long information may be retained;
• When information may be shared;
• Your data protection rights; and
• How to contact SIDEC about privacy matters.

The Privacy Policy forms an important part of SIDEC’s approach to responsible website use and data protection.

24. Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies and analytics technologies.

The use of cookies and similar technologies is explained in SIDEC’s Privacy Policy and, where applicable, through the website’s cookie-consent mechanism.

Users may also manage certain cookies through their browser settings.

25. Changes to the Website

SIDEC reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

This may include:

• Website pages;
• Programmes;
• Features;
• Content;
• Forms;
• Services;
• Links; and
• Other functionality.

SIDEC does not guarantee that previously available content or functionality will remain available indefinitely.

26. Changes to These Terms

SIDEC may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• Changes in legislation;
• Changes in SIDEC’s activities;
• New website functionality;
• New services;
• Changes to third-party providers;
• Changes in security practices; or
• Other operational requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

27. Suspension or Termination of Access

SIDEC may restrict, suspend or terminate access to the website where reasonably necessary, including where a user:

• Breaches these Terms;
• Engages in unlawful activity;
• Attempts to compromise website security;
• Abuses website functionality;
• Submits malicious content; or
• Creates a material risk to SIDEC, its users or third parties.

Where appropriate and reasonably practicable, SIDEC may provide notice before restricting access.

28. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya, unless mandatory provisions of another applicable jurisdiction require otherwise.

Where a user is located in a jurisdiction whose mandatory consumer or data-protection laws provide rights that cannot lawfully be excluded by contract, those mandatory rights shall continue to apply.

29. Dispute Resolution

SIDEC encourages users to contact us first to resolve any concern, complaint or dispute informally.

Questions or complaints should be sent to:

info@sidec-ke.org

Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties may seek resolution through appropriate mechanisms available under Kenyan law, including mediation, arbitration where agreed or applicable, or the competent courts.

Nothing in these Terms prevents a person from exercising a statutory right to complain to a competent regulatory authority or seek a remedy available under applicable law.

30. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable where legally possible.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

31. No Waiver

Failure by SIDEC to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

32. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the SIDEC Privacy Policy and any additional terms expressly applicable to specific services or activities, constitute the terms governing your use of the SIDEC website.

Where additional terms apply to a particular service, those terms will supplement these Terms.

33. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact SIDEC:

Sustainable Initiatives Development Enhancement in Communities (SIDEC)
Laikipia County, Kenya

Email: info@sidec-ke.org
Phone: +254 758 986 478
Website: https://sidec-ke.org

Last Updated: 1 August 2026