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These Terms of Use outline the conditions, rights and responsibilities governing access to GetCare Foundation’s website and digital services.

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# Terms of Use

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Last Updated: 22 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of GetCare Foundation (www.getcarefoundation.org).

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the GetCare Foundation website, its content, online services, digital platforms and associated features.

GetCare Foundation is a nonprofit development organisation working to strengthen agrifood systems, improve environmental health and build resilient communities through research, partnerships, innovation and sustainable development programmes.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue your use of the website.

2. Purpose and Use of the Website

This website provides information about GetCare Foundation's mission, programmes, research, institutional partnerships, development activities, opportunities and organisational performance.

Visitors may use the website to:

Learn about GetCare Foundation and its programmes.
Access publicly available reports, publications, research and institutional information.
Explore partnership, employment, fellowship, internship and volunteering opportunities.
Submit enquiries, expressions of interest and applications.
Subscribe to newsletters and institutional communications.
Support the Foundation through authorised donation channels.
Access designated digital services and institutional workspaces where authorised.

All users must access and use the website responsibly, lawfully and in a manner consistent with its intended purposes.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, the content published on this website, including text, photographs, graphics, designs, logos, programme materials, publications and other original resources, belongs to GetCare Foundation or is used with appropriate permission.

Content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Visitors may view, download and share publicly available materials for personal, educational, research and other non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate acknowledgement is given and any stated licensing restrictions are respected.

Commercial reproduction, modification, redistribution or use of protected materials requires prior written authorisation unless otherwise permitted by law or an applicable licence.

The GetCare Foundation name, logo and institutional identity may not be used in ways that suggest endorsement, partnership or official representation without written permission.

4. Accuracy of Information

GetCare Foundation endeavours to ensure that information published on this website is accurate, relevant and regularly updated.

However, programme activities, geographical coverage, institutional arrangements, funding opportunities, operational plans and other information may change over time.

Programme targets, projections and intended outcomes represent organisational objectives and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information, GetCare Foundation does not guarantee that every publication, statement or resource will remain complete, current or free from error.

Users are encouraged to seek official confirmation before relying on website information for significant professional, financial or institutional decisions.

5. Donations and Financial Contributions

Donations made through GetCare Foundation's authorised payment channels support the Foundation's charitable objectives, programmes and institutional operations.

All contributions must be made voluntarily and through legitimate payment methods.

Where third-party payment service providers are used, transactions may also be subject to those providers' terms and security procedures.

Donations will be managed in accordance with applicable laws, the Foundation's financial controls and any specific funding conditions formally accepted by GetCare Foundation.

Requests concerning payment errors, duplicate transactions or refunds will be considered individually, subject to applicable laws and relevant payment arrangements.

Donors seeking confirmation, receipts or clarification may contact finance@getcarefoundation.org.

GetCare Foundation does not guarantee tax deductibility of contributions. Donors should obtain appropriate guidance based on the laws applicable to them.

6. Recruitment, Applications and Opportunities

GetCare Foundation may publish employment vacancies, consultancy opportunities, internships, fellowships, volunteer assignments, research opportunities and other calls for participation through this website.

Submitting an application or expression of interest does not guarantee selection, appointment, funding, partnership or engagement.

All applicants are expected to provide accurate and complete information.

GetCare Foundation does not charge applicants recruitment, application, interview or placement fees.

Any formal appointment or professional engagement will be governed by the relevant written agreement and applicable institutional policies.

GetCare Foundation reserves the right to amend, postpone or withdraw opportunities where operationally necessary, subject to applicable legal obligations.

7. Digital Accounts and Restricted Workspaces

Certain website features and institutional platforms may require registration, verification or authorised access.

These may include staff, fellow, intern, adviser, consultant, partner and other designated institutional workspaces.

Authorised users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials, maintaining account confidentiality and promptly reporting suspected unauthorised access.

Users must not share restricted information, access another person's account without permission, or attempt to bypass security controls.

GetCare Foundation may restrict or suspend access to digital services where reasonably necessary to protect institutional systems, users, data or operations.

Additional platform-specific policies, confidentiality obligations and contractual arrangements may apply to restricted institutional systems.

8. Privacy and Personal Information

GetCare Foundation respects the privacy and personal information of individuals who interact with its website and digital services.

Personal information submitted through contact forms, subscriptions, applications, registration systems, donation platforms or other channels is handled in accordance with the Foundation's Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), where applicable.

For further information about personal data collection, processing, storage and individual rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Information about cookies and related technologies is provided in our Cookie Policy.

9. Acceptable Use and Website Security

Users must not engage in activities that interfere with the security, integrity or proper functioning of the website.

Prohibited conduct includes:

Attempting unauthorised access to website systems, accounts or databases.
Introducing malicious software, viruses or harmful code.
Submitting fraudulent, misleading or unlawful information.
Impersonating GetCare Foundation representatives, employees or partners.
Using website content to facilitate fraud, exploitation or other unlawful activities.
Harvesting personal information or extracting restricted data without authorisation.
Disrupting website services or compromising the privacy and security of other users.

GetCare Foundation may take appropriate measures in response to suspected misuse, including restricting access and reporting unlawful activity to competent authorities.

10. External Websites and Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external organisations, research institutions, government agencies, development partners, funding platforms and other third-party services.

These links are provided for information and convenience.

Unless expressly stated, GetCare Foundation does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability or security.

Users should review the applicable policies and terms of any external platform they access.

11. Information Submitted by Users

Visitors may submit information, applications, enquiries, proposals, documents or other materials through authorised website channels.

Users are responsible for ensuring that submitted information is accurate, lawful and appropriately authorised for disclosure.

Submission of information does not automatically establish a contractual relationship, partnership, employment arrangement or entitlement to services.

Materials submitted to GetCare Foundation will be handled according to their stated purpose, applicable privacy requirements and any relevant confidentiality or contractual arrangements.

Unless otherwise agreed, submitting material does not transfer ownership of the submitter's intellectual property to GetCare Foundation.

12. Partnerships and Institutional Representation

References to organisations, institutions, projects, funders and development partners on this website are provided for informational purposes.

Such references do not necessarily imply an active contractual relationship, financial commitment, endorsement or authority to act on behalf of another institution.

Partnerships, consultancy assignments, funding commitments and collaborative arrangements are established only through appropriate institutional authorisation and, where required, formal written agreements.

No visitor or third party may represent themselves as acting on behalf of GetCare Foundation without proper authorisation.

13. Website Availability and Limitation of Liability

GetCare Foundation aims to maintain a secure, accessible and reliable website.

However, access may occasionally be interrupted by system maintenance, technical difficulties, service disruptions or circumstances beyond the Foundation's reasonable control.

The website and its general informational content are provided on an as-available basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, GetCare Foundation shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from temporary service interruptions, unauthorised third-party activities or reliance on information that has become outdated.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

14. Changes to These Terms

GetCare Foundation may periodically revise these Terms of Use to reflect changes in its website, services, institutional operations or applicable legal requirements.

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the website after updated terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana.

Any dispute relating to the interpretation or use of these terms shall be addressed in accordance with applicable Ghanaian law, subject to any mandatory legal protections or jurisdictional rights that may apply.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns or clarification regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: