Terms of Use

1. Purpose of this Website

Ubuntu Goats is an informational platform that connects Ubuntu Communities with people and organisations who may wish to become Ubuntu Champions and support them.

The information on this Website is provided in good faith for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes a contractual offer, guarantee or legally binding commitment by Ubuntu Goats.

2. Role of Ubuntu Goats

Ubuntu Goats provides information, creates connections and helps Ubuntu Communities take their first steps.

Ubuntu Goats is not a party to any agreement, relationship, understanding or arrangement that may arise between an Ubuntu Community and an Ubuntu Champion.

Ubuntu Goats does not negotiate, supervise or enforce arrangements between them and does not manage, supervise or control the day-to-day activities of Ubuntu Communities.

Ubuntu Goats does not select the women who participate in an Ubuntu Community. Each community makes that selection itself.

3. Use of the Website

You may use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a respectful manner.

You agree not to:

• misuse the Website or interfere with its proper operation;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its systems or related services;
• introduce malicious software or harmful material;
• use the Website in a way that infringes the rights of another person or organisation;
• submit false, misleading, unlawful or abusive information.

4. Participation

Submitting an application, subscribing to Ubuntu Community Updates, registering an interest or expressing a wish to Foster an Ubuntu Community does not create any right to participate in Ubuntu Goats, receive support or provide support.

Participation is voluntary and always depends on the circumstances, wishes and decisions of the people and communities involved.

5. Independent decisions

Ubuntu Communities and Ubuntu Champions remain free to decide whether they wish to begin, continue, change or end their relationship.

Each Ubuntu Community remains responsible for its own decisions, activities and use of any support it receives. Each Ubuntu Champion remains responsible for deciding whether, when and how to provide support.

6. No guarantees

Ubuntu Goats seeks to encourage cooperation, transparency and mutual respect. Nevertheless, Ubuntu Goats cannot guarantee:

• that an Ubuntu Community will receive support;
• that an Ubuntu Champion will provide or continue to provide support;
• that an Ubuntu Community or Ubuntu Champion will continue participating;
• that communication or cooperation between parties will continue;
• that information provided by another participant is complete or accurate;
• that any particular social, financial, agricultural or personal outcome will be achieved.

Ubuntu Goats cannot guarantee the conduct or performance of any individual, community or organisation.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, design and other content on this Website belong to Ubuntu Goats or are used with permission.

You may view and share links to publicly available pages for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, sell or distribute Website content without prior written permission, except where applicable law expressly permits this.

Names, logos and materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

8. Accuracy of information

Ubuntu Goats makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on this Website accurate and current. However, information may become outdated, incomplete or incorrect, and local circumstances may differ considerably.

Content about goats, animal care, communities or projects is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified veterinarian, legal adviser, financial adviser or other appropriate local professional.

9. External links

This Website may contain links to websites, videos and services operated by third parties.

Ubuntu Goats does not control those external services and is not responsible for their availability, content, accuracy, security, terms or privacy practices. Following an external link is at your own discretion.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ubuntu Goats shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, cost, expense, claim or dispute arising from or connected with:

• access to, inability to access or use of this Website;
• reliance on information made available through the Website;
• participation or attempted participation in Ubuntu Goats;
• contact, communication or cooperation between Ubuntu Communities and Ubuntu Champions;
• decisions, actions, omissions or representations made by any participant or third party;
• the selection of participating women;
• the ownership, care, health, breeding, sale, transfer, loss or death of goats;
• misunderstandings, delays or failures in communication;
• events or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Ubuntu Goats.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

11. Force majeure

Ubuntu Goats shall not be responsible for a delay, interruption or failure caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control. These may include natural disasters, drought, disease outbreaks, epidemics, armed conflict, political instability, changes in law, transport disruption, failure of communications or utilities, or other unforeseen events.

12. Changes to these Terms

Ubuntu Goats may update these Terms of Use when the Website, the initiative or applicable requirements change.

The latest version and its update date will always be published on this page. Continued use of the Website after an update means that the revised Terms apply from that time.

13. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with Belgian law.

Any dispute relating to these Terms or the use of this Website shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent Belgian courts, without prejudice to any mandatory rights or jurisdiction rules that apply under applicable law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact Ubuntu Goats by using the Contact Form.