Terms of Service

We are Reach.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Reach. By using our website or any services provided by Reach, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our website or services.

2. Definitions

- “Reach,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the organisation Reach, which provides technical support and policy translation to prevent and control rheumatic heart disease (RHD) globally.
- “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our website or services.
- “Services” refer to the information, tools, resources, and other features Reach provides through its website or other channels.

 3. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access our website or use our services.

4. Use of the Website and Services

You agree to use the website and services for lawful purposes only and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

- Posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or objectionable content.
- Interfering with the operation or security of the website.
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website or its associated systems.
- Using the website in a manner that could harm Reach or any third party.

 5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Reach or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the website without our express written permission.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and revocable license to access and use the website only for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include the right to modify or reverse-engineer any aspect of the website.

6. User Content

You are responsible for any content you submit or upload to our website. By submitting content, you grant Reach a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content in connection with providing and promoting our services.

You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
- Your content will not violate any third party's intellectual property rights or privacy.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Reach. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for any third-party websites' content, privacy policies, or practices. You acknowledge and agree that Reach is not liable for any loss or damage caused by your use of any third-party content.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available”. Reach makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of our website or the information, content, or materials provided through our services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Reach disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Reach, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or related to your use of the website or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Reach, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or services, or any violation of these Terms of Service.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website or services without prior notice or liability for any reason, including but not limited to violating these Terms of Service.

Your right to use the website or services will immediately cease upon termination. All provisions of the Terms of Service that should survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability, shall survive.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed per the laws of South Africa without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms of Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction].

13. Changes to Terms of Service

Reach reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of the website or services after posting modifications constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Reach
info@stoprhd.org
31-33 Avenue Guiseppe Motta Geneva Switzerland 1202
Effective Date:
October 2024