This page outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of Kisomo Kenya websites, a platform dedicated to providing web services to Kenyan schools. These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you and Kisomo Kenya ("we," "us," or "our") that governs your use of our websites, services, and platform (collectively, the "Services").

1. Content Ownership and License

   When content is uploaded or shared through Kisomo Kenya's Services by an institution (after we create their account), they maintain full ownership of their intellectual property rights for that content. This includes but is not limited to text, images, documents, videos, and any other materials submitted or displayed on their platform. The rights to their content remain exclusively theirs, and we make no claim of ownership over materials they provide.

   However, by choosing to submit, post, or display content through our Services, you grant Kisomo Kenya a comprehensive license to utilize your content. This license is worldwide in scope, meaning we can use it across different geographical regions; non-exclusive, allowing you to license your content to others; and royalty-free, meaning we won't pay you for using the content. Under this license, we have the ability to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display, and distribute your content across any existing or future media platforms or distribution methods.

   This license is necessary for us to provide and improve our Services effectively. It enables us to display your content on our platform, make technical modifications to ensure your content works with our Services, and distribute your content to other users of the platform. We use these rights responsibly and in accordance with our Privacy Policy, always maintaining respect for your ownership of the content.

2. Our Services

   At Kisomo Kenya, we are committed to providing essential digital services to Kenyan schools completely free of charge. Our core mission is to empower educational institutions with modern web solutions that enhance their online presence and facilitate better communication with their stakeholders. These free services include custom website development with a content management platform that allows institutions to easily modify and update their website content.

   While our fundamental services remain free, we maintain the flexibility to introduce premium features and enhanced capabilities in the future. These potential premium offerings may encompass sophisticated tools such as comprehensive financial management systems, advanced personnel record-keeping solutions, specialized academic tracking platforms, and custom mobile applications. These premium features would be designed to provide additional value through streamlined school administration and improved operational efficiency.

   To sustain our commitment to providing free basic services while continuing to innovate and improve our platform, we utilize an advertising-based revenue model. This includes displaying both general and personalized advertisements, with the latter being tailored based on user information and interactions within our platform. This approach allows us to maintain our free service model while investing in platform development and support infrastructure. We ensure all advertising activities strictly adhere to our privacy policy and data protection standards, maintaining transparency in how we use user information for advertising purposes.

3. Data Usage and Privacy

   When you use our Services, you agree that we can collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes using your data to: improve and personalize our Services; develop new services; measure the effectiveness of our Services; protect against fraud and abuse; and show you more relevant advertisements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

   We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or other third parties. However, we may share non-personally identifiable information, aggregated data, and public information with our partners, advertisers, and other third parties. We may also share information: in response to legal requirements; to protect against harm; and to provide and improve our Services.

5. Security and Data Protection

   We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. User Responsibilities and Content Standards

   You are responsible for your use of the Services and any content you provide. Your content must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and our content policies. We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

7. Service Modifications

   We may modify these Terms or any additional terms that apply to our Services to reflect changes in the law or our Services. We'll post notice of modifications to these Terms on this page. Changes will not apply retroactively and will become effective 30 days after they are posted.

8. Account Termination

   We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if we reasonably believe: you have violated these Terms; you create risk or possible legal exposure for us; or our provision of the Services to you is no longer commercially viable.

9. Limitation of Liability

   TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," AND WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Kenya, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them.