Last updated: June 30, 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Suns Initiative for Human Capacity Development (“Suns Initiative”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About Suns Initiative
Suns Initiative is a non-profit organisation based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Our mission is to use sports as a tool for transformation, education, mobilisation, sensitisation, and unity. We deliver programmes including Sports for Transformation, Education & Sensitisation, Mentorship, Athlete Development & Life Skills, and Community Mobilisation for youth, athletes, and communities across Nigeria.
2. Use of This Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, admin areas, or data.
- Submit false, misleading, abusive, or spam content through our forms.
- Interfere with the proper functioning or security of the website.
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to scrape content or submit forms without authorisation.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for users who violate these Terms or engage in conduct harmful to Suns Initiative or others.
3. Contact and Enquiries
When you submit a message through our contact form, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge. We will use your submission to respond to your enquiry in line with our Privacy Policy.
4. Volunteer Applications
Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee placement or engagement with Suns Initiative. All applications are subject to review, background checks where appropriate, and programme needs. We may contact you using the details you provide to discuss opportunities, requirements, and next steps.
Volunteers are expected to uphold our values of love, good morals, responsibility, and service to humanity, and to conduct themselves appropriately when representing the organisation in programmes and community activities.
5. Donations
Donations made through our website are processed by Paystack, a third-party payment provider. By donating, you agree to Paystack's terms and payment processing policies. Donations are voluntary contributions to support our programmes and are generally non-refundable, except where required by law or at our sole discretion in cases of processing error.
While we allocate donations to the projects and programmes described on our site, we reserve the right to apply funds where they are most needed to advance our mission if a specific project is fully funded or no longer active.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, and programme materials — is owned by or licensed to Suns Initiative unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial viewing or sharing with appropriate attribution.
7. User Submissions
By submitting messages, volunteer applications, testimonials, or other content through our website, you grantSuns Initiative a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that content for the purpose of responding to you, managing programmes, and communicating our impact — including in anonymised or aggregated form in reports, stories, and promotional materials, where appropriate consent has been obtained.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including social media platforms, Google Maps, and Paystack. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Your use of those services is subject to their respective terms.
9. Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose. Programme availability, schedules, and outcomes may change based on community needs and operational factors.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Suns Initiative, its directors, staff, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. Our total liability for any claim relating to the website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us through the website in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or zero if no payment was made.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Suns Initiative from any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Plateau State, Nigeria, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The “Last updated” date will indicate when changes were made. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@sunsinitiative.org or Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.