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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Talawa Youth Development and Educational Alliance website ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

About Talawa

Talawa Youth Development and Educational Alliance is a Canadian-Jamaican charity dedicated to empowering Black children and youth through education. We support Wait-A-Bit Basic School and Wait-A-Bit Primary School in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Use the Site to transmit harmful code or malware
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
  • Collect personal information from other users without consent
  • Use the Site for any fraudulent purpose

Donations

Donations to Talawa are processed through GoFundMe and are subject to GoFundMe's terms of service. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We are committed to using donations responsibly and in accordance with our charitable mission.

Tax receipts for Canadian donors may be available upon request. Please contact us at info@talawa.ca with your donation details.

Scholarship Applications

By submitting a scholarship application, you certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. False information may result in disqualification or revocation of any awarded scholarship. Scholarship decisions are made at the sole discretion of Talawa and are final.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of Talawa Youth Development and Educational Alliance and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of these third-party sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Talawa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Talawa, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: