Last updated: January 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website and mobile application operated by Diversity Innovations Initiative ("DIV," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our website or the DIV App, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

DIV provides:

  • Educational content and resources related to sexual and reproductive health
  • Sign language training and resources
  • Disability inclusion consultancy services
  • Mental health support connections
  • Community programs and initiatives
  • Information about our organization and programs

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
  • Use our services for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest personal information of other users

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content provided through our services, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of DIV or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our services. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

5.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

6. Health Information Disclaimer

The health information provided through our services is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns. We do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

8. Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate or complete
  • Our services will meet your specific requirements
  • Any defects will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DIV shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DIV and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Uganda.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Diversity Innovations Initiative (DIV)

Plot 254, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, Makerere West
P.O. Box 128863, Kampala, Uganda

+256 771 351 578 / +256 703 822 071

diversityinnovations@gmail.com