These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and online services provided by the Global Institute for Diaspora Affairs ("GIDA," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at www.gidaglobal.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. About GIDA
GIDA is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering diaspora communities through civic engagement, economic empowerment, policy research and advocacy, and cultural preservation. Our website provides information about our mission, programs, events, resources, and ways to get involved.
2. Permitted Use
You may use our website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes, including:
- Learning about GIDA's programs, research, and community initiatives
- Contacting us, subscribing to updates, volunteering, or making donations
- Sharing links to our content in accordance with these Terms
You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
- Interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the website
- Scrape, copy, or republish substantial portions of the site without prior written permission
- Use our name, logo, or materials in a manner that implies endorsement without authorization
3. Intellectual Property
The content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, publications, and design elements—is owned by GIDA or used with permission and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only, unless otherwise stated or expressly authorized in writing by GIDA.
4. Donations and Third-Party Services
Online donations may be processed through third-party platforms. Your use of those services is subject to the provider's own terms and privacy policies. GIDA is not responsible for third-party payment processing errors, outages, or security incidents outside our reasonable control.
5. Communications
By submitting your contact information, you authorize us to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, send program updates or newsletters in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GIDA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GIDA and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or any content provided through it.
8. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes. GIDA does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The "Last updated" date above indicates when the Terms were most recently modified. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Global Institute for Diaspora Affairs
1717 N St NW, Suite 1, Washington, DC 20036
Email: info@gidaglobal.org
Phone: +1 (202) 688-5035