Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2024  |  Last Updated: March 2025

1. About SADC Youth Network

The SADC Youth Network (SADCYN) is a regional network of youth, youth-led, and youth-serving organizations committed to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and youth-driven development across the 16 SADC member states. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the SADCYN website located at sadcyouthnetwork.org and any forms, applications, or communications submitted through it.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, submitting a registration or volunteer form, or using any of our digital resources, you confirm that:

• You are at least 15 years of age, or accessing the site with parental/guardian consent.
• You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
• You acknowledge that these terms may be updated from time to time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with SADCYN's mission of youth empowerment, inclusivity, and regional development. You must not:

• Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity.
• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information in any form or application.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its servers.
• Reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this website without prior written permission from SADCYN.
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect data from this website.
• Upload or transmit any material that contains viruses, malicious code, or other harmful content.

4. Membership & Volunteer Applications

When you submit a membership registration or volunteer application through this website:

• The information you provide will be reviewed by the SADCYN Secretariat and relevant national representatives.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee membership or volunteer placement. SADCYN reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its sole discretion.
• Accepted members and volunteers are expected to uphold SADCYN's values, including integrity, inclusivity, respect, and commitment to youth-driven development.
• Member organizations represent themselves and their own views; they do not automatically represent SADCYN unless officially authorized to do so.
• SADCYN reserves the right to revoke membership or volunteer status for conduct that violates these terms or the Network's code of conduct.

5. Privacy & Data Collection

SADCYN is committed to protecting your personal information. When you submit forms on this website:

• We collect personal details (such as name, email, phone number, country, and organizational affiliation) solely for the purpose of processing your application, maintaining membership records, and communicating with you about SADCYN activities.
• Your data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
• Your information may be shared with SADCYN national representatives in your country for the purpose of coordinating membership activities.
• You may request that your personal data be updated or removed from our records by contacting us at crestamwansa@gmail.com.
• By submitting a form, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described above.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and multimedia — is the property of SADC Youth Network or its content contributors, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may:

• View and download materials for personal, non-commercial use only.
• Share links to our content with appropriate attribution.

You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written consent from SADCYN.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. SADCYN does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. SADCYN makes no warranty that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful elements.
• The information provided is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SADCYN, its secretariat, board members, and network partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this website or its resources.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to international civil society organizations operating across the SADC region. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if necessary, through mediation in accordance with SADCYN's internal dispute resolution procedures.

11. Changes to These Terms

SADCYN reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: crestamwansa@gmail.com
• Website: sadcyouthnetwork.org

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