Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by STEMNova Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "us," or "our"), located at Accra, Ghana. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use this website.

STEMNova Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting scientific talent discovery, research leadership, and STEM excellence across Africa through education, mental wellness programs, and career development initiatives. Content on this website — including impact figures, event schedules, partner logos, and testimonials — may include illustrative placeholder material marked as such until verified and updated for public launch.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data;
• Upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or harmful content;
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting forms;
• Scrape, harvest, or reproduce site content for commercial use without written permission;
• Interfere with the proper functioning or security of the website.

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

Donations made through this website support the Foundation's charitable programs. Unless otherwise stated:

• Donations are voluntary gifts and generally non-refundable, except where required by law or our written refund policy;
• Online payment processing may be provided by third-party processors subject to their own terms;
• Demo or mock payment flows on development sites do not constitute actual financial transactions;
• Tax deductibility of donations depends on your jurisdiction and the Foundation's registered status — consult a tax advisor for guidance.

We will use donations in accordance with our mission and applicable nonprofit governance standards. Specific campaign allocations may vary based on operational needs.

Information submitted through volunteer, partner, contact, or event registration forms must be accurate and complete. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. The Foundation reserves the right to decline applications at its discretion, including for safeguarding, capacity, or alignment reasons.

Volunteers and partners must comply with foundation policies, including child safeguarding, confidentiality, and code-of-conduct requirements communicated during onboarding.

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and design elements — is owned by or licensed to STEMNova Foundation and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Reproduction, modification, or distribution without prior written consent is prohibited, except where permitted by fair use or applicable law.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Health, wellness, and educational content on this site is for general informational purposes and does not constitute medical, psychological, or legal advice. Always consult qualified professionals for personal health or legal matters.

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Ghana, Dr. STEMNova Foundation and its directors, staff, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill.

Our total liability for any claim relating to the website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us through the website in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred Ghana cedis (GHS 100), whichever is greater.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless STEMNova Foundation from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the website.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Accra, Ghana, unless otherwise required by mandatory applicable law.

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The "Last updated" date indicates when changes were last made. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

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