Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Help African Animals ("HAA", "we", "us", or "our") at helpafricananimals.org, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy & Data Protection Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Organizational Status & Purpose

Help African Animals is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Uganda and a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States. Our mission focuses on animal welfare advocacy, wildlife crime prevention, legal literacy, and community conservation.

All materials and information published on this website are intended solely for educational, advocacy, and charitable informational purposes.

3. Use of Website Content

You may view, download, and print materials from this website for personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that:

• You do not modify or alter the content in any manner.
• You retain all copyright, trademark, and proprietary notices.
• You do not use materials to misrepresent HAA's stances or programs.
• You do not use our content in any commercial advertising without written authorization.

4. Intellectual Property

All logos, text, research publications, photographs, graphics, audio-visual materials, and website architecture are the property of Help African Animals or its licensors, protected by Ugandan, United States, and international intellectual property laws.

The HAA name and logo may not be used in connection with any product or service without prior written permission from HAA leadership.

5. Donations & Financial Contributions

Donations made through our website or authorized payment partners support HAA's conservation projects, community initiatives, and operations.

• All donations are processed securely through accredited payment gateways.
• Contributions to our US 501(c)(3) entity are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
• If an error occurs in your donation amount, please contact us within 30 days for review.

6. Volunteer & Partner Submissions

Any inquiries, volunteer applications, or materials submitted to HAA via contact forms or email are subject to our Safeguarding and Data Protection policies. Submissions must not contain unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or fraudulent content.

7. Third-Party Links & Resources

Our website may contain links to external websites, research databases, or partner organizations (such as African Animals Tours & Travel). These links are provided for reference only; HAA does not control and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all information provided are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. HAA does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Help African Animals, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your access to or use of this website.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda and applicable US charity regulations, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to Terms

HAA reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website following any update signifies your acceptance.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Help African Animals
Kalungi Plaza, Room 13, Level 2, Kampala Road, Uganda
Email: info@helpafricananimals.org