Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using our website or services

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the Ekene Henry Arinze Charity Organisation (EHACO) website. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at www.ehacoorg.org and all related services, features, and content provided by EHACO.

EHACO is a registered non-governmental organization in Nigeria (CAC Registration No: 7362892, established February 22, 2024) with its headquarters at Arena of Power and Abiding Grace Church Compound, Behind UKWU UDALA UMUERI Village, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Use of Our Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website to:

  • Learn about EHACO's mission, programs, and impact
  • Make donations to support our charitable work
  • Submit volunteer applications
  • Contact us with inquiries or partnership proposals
  • Subscribe to our newsletter for updates
  • Access information about our projects and beneficiaries

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
  • Scrape, copy, or harvest content from our website without permission
  • Impersonate EHACO, our staff, or any other person or entity
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the website

Donations

General Donation Terms

  • All donations are voluntary and non-refundable once processed
  • Donations are processed securely through Paystack, our payment processor
  • You must be at least 18 years old to make a donation
  • You must provide accurate payment and contact information
  • Donations are used to support EHACO's charitable programs and operations
  • We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation at our discretion

Donation Receipts and Acknowledgment

Upon successful donation:

  • You will receive an email confirmation with transaction details
  • Donation receipts are provided for record-keeping purposes
  • Donors may be publicly acknowledged unless anonymity is requested
  • For tax-related inquiries, please contact us at info@ehaco.org

Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. However, we will consider refund requests in the following exceptional circumstances:

  • Duplicate transactions due to technical errors
  • Unauthorized transactions (with proper documentation)
  • Processing errors on our end

Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of the transaction to info@ehaco.org with supporting documentation.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of EHACO or its content suppliers and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.

You may:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share our content on social media with proper attribution
  • Link to our website from other websites

You may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, or distribute our content without written permission
  • Use our logo, name, or branding without authorization
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes

For permissions requests, contact us at info@ehaco.org

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to us (contact forms, volunteer applications, testimonials, feedback), you:

  • Grant EHACO a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish your content for our charitable purposes
  • Represent that you own the content or have permission to share it
  • Agree that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • Understand that we may edit or remove content at our discretion

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Paystack for payment processing, social media platforms, and partner organizations). These links are provided for your convenience.

EHACO is not responsible for:

  • The content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites
  • Any transactions or interactions you have with third parties
  • The availability or accuracy of third-party services

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on our website.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, EHACO, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Interruption of business or service
  • Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our website
  • Damages arising from third-party content or conduct
  • Unauthorized access to your transmissions or data

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our website shall not exceed the amount you donated to EHACO in the 12 months preceding the claim, or ₦10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira), whichever is less.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EHACO and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of our website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Any content you submit to us

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved through:

  1. Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiations between you and EHACO
  2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, mediation in Awka, Anambra State
  3. Arbitration or Litigation: As a last resort, through the appropriate courts in Anambra State, Nigeria

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to registered users and newsletter subscribers
  • Prominent notice on our website homepage

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, with or without notice
  • Remove or disable any content you submit
  • Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EHACO regarding your use of our website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain 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 prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: info@ehaco.org

Phone: +234-XXX-XXX-XXXX

Address: Arena of Power and Abiding Grace Church Compound, Behind UKWU UDALA UMUERI Village, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

CAC Registration: 7362892 | Established: February 22, 2024

Your Acknowledgment

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website immediately.