Terms and Conditions

Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone (CASD‑SL)
Last updated: 5 October 2025

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the CASD‑SL website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About us

Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone (CASD‑SL) is a non‑profit, youth‑ and women‑focused development organization established in 2015 and operating in Sierra Leone.

Contact: 363 Bo Taima Highway, Kebbietown – Bo; Buedu Highway, Kissy Town, Kailahun
Email: casdinfo2015@gmail.com
Tel: +232 78 856 569 / +232 99 103 671

2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful, non‑commercial purposes related to learning about, supporting, or partnering with CASD‑SL. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation.
  • Interfere with the security or proper functioning of the Site.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
  • Use the Site to transmit harmful code, spam, or infringing/defamatory content.

We may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time for operational or security reasons.

3. Information only; no professional advice

The Site provides general information about our programs (e.g., health promotion, climate resilience). It is not medical, legal, or professional advice. Always seek advice from qualified professionals for your specific circumstances.

4. Accounts, forms and submissions

Some features (e.g., newsletter sign‑up, volunteer forms, event registration) may require you to provide information. You agree that the information you provide is accurate and that you have permission to provide it. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with your use of the Site.

5. Donations and refunds

If you donate through the Site or through our partners:

  • All donations are voluntary and, unless required by law, non‑refundable. If a donation was made in error, please contact us within 14 days and we will review the request at our discretion.
  • You may receive an acknowledgment/receipt by email. Keep it for your records.
  • Payment processing is handled by third‑party providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

6. Events, programs and volunteering

Participation in programs or events may be subject to additional guidelines, eligibility criteria, safeguarding rules, or waivers. Volunteers agree to follow CASD‑SL’s policies (including safeguarding and code of conduct) and instructions from staff.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Site—text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, and layouts—is owned by or licensed to CASD‑SL and is protected by applicable laws. You may view and print pages for personal, non‑commercial use. Any other use, reproduction or distribution requires prior written permission.

If you submit content to us (e.g., stories, photos, testimonials), you grant CASD‑SL a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish and display that content for our charitable purposes, subject to any written restrictions you specify.

8. Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. These explain how we collect, use and protect your personal information and how cookies operate on the Site.

9. Third‑party links and services

The Site may link to external websites or integrate third‑party tools (e.g., maps, videos, payment processors). We are not responsible for the content, policies or practices of those third parties. Your use of third‑party services is governed by their terms.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, CASD‑SL disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site and its content, including accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error‑free.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CASD‑SL and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability to you for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed the amount (if any) you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CASD‑SL from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

13. Children

Our Site is intended for a general audience. Where we offer programs for youth, we take safeguarding seriously. If you are under the age required by your local law to provide consent online, please use the Site only with a parent/guardian’s involvement.

14. Changes to the Site and to these Terms

We may update the Site and these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted here with the Last updated date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

15. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Sierra Leone, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sierra Leone for disputes arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Please contact us:

Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone (CASD‑SL)
Email: casdinfo2015@gmail.com