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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 3, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Kenyans in South Wales platform ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kenyans in South Wales ("KSW", "we", "us", or "our"). Please read them carefully.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Not be prohibited from accessing the Services under UK law

By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Membership Registration

3.1 Application Process

Membership is subject to approval by our administrative team. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to accept or decline any application at our sole discretion.

3.2 Registration Fee

A £10 non-refundable registration fee is required to complete your membership application.

This fee covers administrative costs and supports community initiatives. Payment must be completed through our secure payment provider (Stripe).

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
  • Using a strong, unique password for your account

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your account, but you must also take reasonable steps to secure your login credentials.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Registration Fee

  • Amount: £10.00 (GBP)
  • Payment Method: Credit/debit card via Stripe
  • Processing: Payment is processed immediately upon submission
  • Confirmation: You will receive email confirmation upon successful payment

4.2 Non-Refundable Policy

All registration fees are non-refundable. This applies regardless of whether your application is approved, declined, or withdrawn. The fee covers administrative processing costs that are incurred regardless of the application outcome.

4.3 Event Fees

Some events may require separate registration fees. Event-specific terms and refund policies will be clearly stated at the time of event registration.

4.4 Monthly Contributions

Approved members may be required to make monthly contributions as determined by the community. Details regarding contribution amounts and payment schedules will be communicated separately to approved members.

5. Membership Benefits and Obligations

5.1 Member Benefits

Approved members have access to:

  • Community events and cultural celebrations
  • Member insurance cover and emergency support fund
  • Leadership training and skills development programs
  • Voting rights in community decision-making
  • Networking and mentorship opportunities
  • Preferential event pricing

5.2 Member Responsibilities

As a member, you agree to:

  • Conduct yourself respectfully toward other members and the community
  • Comply with event rules and community guidelines
  • Keep your contact information up to date
  • Pay any required contributions on time
  • Participate in good faith and support community values

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Provide false or misleading information during registration
  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other members or community participants
  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Share your account credentials with others

7. Membership Termination and Suspension

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, you will lose access to member benefits. The registration fee is non-refundable, and any outstanding contributions remain due.

7.2 Termination by KSW

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your membership immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Engaging in prohibited conduct
  • Non-payment of required contributions
  • Behavior that is harmful to the community

Terminated memberships are not eligible for refunds of any kind.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of KSW or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
  • Use our name, logo, or branding without written authorization
  • Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By entering into these Terms, you acknowledge that we will process your personal data as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (such as managing your membership and processing payments). For optional communications, we will only contact you if you have provided separate consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

We use trusted third-party service providers to deliver our Services, including Stripe for secure payment processing. These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements and process your information only as necessary to provide the Services.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, KSW shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KSW, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our platform prior to the changes taking effect.

Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Services.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and KSW regarding the use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

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

Kenyans in South Wales

Email: kenyansinsouthwales@gmail.com

Acknowledgment

By clicking "I Agree & Submit" during registration, or by accessing and using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.