LEGAL

Terms & Conditions

Terms governing the use of this website and our services.

AGREEMENT

By Using This Website, You Agree

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website maroufadeyemi.org ("Website"), operated by Marouf Adeyemi e.V. ("we," "us," "our").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part, you must discontinue use immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, volunteers, members, and anyone who accesses or uses the Website.

USAGE RULES

Acceptable Use

You agree to:

  • Use the Website for lawful purposes only
  • Provide accurate information when submitting forms
  • Respect the intellectual property of Marouf Adeyemi e.V.
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Scrape, mine, or collect data without written permission
  • Impersonate Marouf Adeyemi e.V. or any representative
  • Use the Website to solicit donations on our behalf without authorization
  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without permission
DONATIONS

Donation Terms

General

All donations to Marouf Adeyemi e.V. are voluntary, non-refundable, and tax-deductible under German law. Donation receipts (Spendenbescheinigungen) are issued upon request.

Payment Processing

Donations are processed through Stripe, PayPal, NOWPayments, or direct bank transfer. We do not store sensitive payment information. All transactions are encrypted and processed by PCI-compliant providers.

Use of Funds

Donations are allocated to programs as described on our Website. Where donors designate funds for specific projects, we make every effort to honor those designations. If a project is fully funded or discontinued, we reserve the right to redirect funds to similar programs after notifying the donor.

Recurring Donations

Recurring donations may be cancelled at any time by contacting service@maroufadeyemi.org or through your payment provider's dashboard.

Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances (duplicate charges, unauthorized transactions), contact us within 30 days for resolution.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Terms

Membership in Marouf Adeyemi e.V. is open to individuals and organizations. Members receive benefits as described on the Together page. Membership contributions are tax-deductible.

Members may terminate membership at any time by written notice to service@maroufadeyemi.org. Membership fees are non-refundable for the current period.

We reserve the right to revoke membership in cases of conduct that violates our values, these Terms, or applicable law.

IP RIGHTS

Intellectual Property

Ownership

All content on this Website is owned by Marouf Adeyemi e.V. or licensed to us. This includes text, images, videos, logos, designs, code, and trademarks.

Trademarks

Marouf Adeyemi, H.O.P.E., Still Human™, Kindora, WTR, Oceanus Europe, and all associated logos are registered or unregistered trademarks.

Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires written permission.

User Submissions

By submitting content to us (articles, stories, images via our Blog or forms), you grant Marouf Adeyemi e.V. a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, edit, publish, and distribute that content in connection with our mission.

LIABILITY

Limitations & Disclaimers

This Website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Marouf Adeyemi e.V. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, fitness for purpose, and non-infringement.

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Website.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Website access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

THIRD PARTIES

External Links & Third-Party Services

This Website contains links to third-party websites and services (Change.org, Stripe, PayPal, social media platforms, partner websites). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

JURISDICTION

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Cottbus, Germany (Amtsgericht Cottbus).

UPDATES

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon publication. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notification.

For questions about these Terms, contact: service@maroufadeyemi.org

Last Modified: April 2026