TERMS OF USE

ARDENNE ALUMNI FOUNDATION

WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 2025

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ardenne Alumni Foundation website (the “Website”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website. They should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Donation Policy, both of which are available on the Website and form part of the overall framework governing your use of our online services.

The Foundation reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after any such update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. About the Ardenne Alumni Foundation

The Ardenne Alumni Foundation is a registered charitable organisation under the Charities Act, 2013 of Jamaica, with its principal address at C/o Ardenne High School, 10 Ardenne Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica. The Foundation is registered with the Companies Office of Jamaica as the Registrar of Charitable Organisations.

The Website is operated by the Foundation for the purposes of sharing information about our charitable activities, facilitating donations, promoting events, and engaging with our alumni community and the wider public.

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, stories, member biographies, project reports, photographs, graphics, logos, the Foundation’s name, motto, and branding is the exclusive property of the Ardenne Alumni Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act of Jamaica.

No content on this Website may be reproduced, copied, distributed, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or otherwise used in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Foundation, except as expressly permitted below.

You may:

  • View and print a single copy of any page on this Website for your own personal, non-commercial reference purposes
  • Share links to pages on this Website through social media or other online channels, provided that you do not misrepresent the Foundation or the content

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publish any content from this Website for commercial purposes without the Foundation’s prior written consent
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on any content from this Website
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices appearing on the Website
  • Use the Foundation’s name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership without the Foundation’s prior written approval
  1. Permitted Use

This Website is provided for lawful, personal, and non-commercial use only. You agree to use the Website only for purposes that are consistent with these Terms and any applicable laws, regulations, or generally accepted practices.

  1. Prohibited Use

You agree that you will not use this Website to:

  • Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with the Foundation or any other organisation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to it
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious or technologically harmful material
  • Harvest or collect personal data about other users or the Foundation without authorisation
  • Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its proper functioning
  • Post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable
  1. Third-Party Links and External Websites

This Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including but not limited to alumni chapter websites, our payment processor SpurrOpen (www.spurropen.com), our race management partner Running Events Jamaica (www.runningeventsja.com), and other organisations associated with the Foundation’s activities.

These links are provided for your convenience and information only. The inclusion of a link does not imply the Foundation’s endorsement, approval, or control of the linked website or its content. The Foundation has no responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of use of any external website, and we strongly encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

The Foundation accepts no liability for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of any external website linked from this Website.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Foundation endeavours to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

The Foundation does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your own device and data when accessing the Website.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Ardenne Alumni Foundation, its directors, officers, volunteers, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of this Website, or your inability to access or use it, even if the Foundation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation of liability applies to all claims, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, statutory duty, or otherwise.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Ardenne Alumni Foundation, its directors, officers, volunteers, and employees from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

  1. Privacy Policy

Your use of this Website is also governed by the Foundation’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and available on the Website. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Jamaica. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any question regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jamaica.

If you are accessing this Website from outside Jamaica, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with any local laws that may apply.

  1. Changes to These Terms

The Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Website.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Ardenne Alumni Foundation

C/o Ardenne High School, 10 Ardenne Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica

Email: info@ardennealumnifoundation.org

Telephone: 1 (876) 881-5355 | 1 (876) 213-1263

Ardenne Alumni Foundation  |  secretary@ardennealumnifoundation.org