Terms of Use

Use of This Website

This website is provided to share information about IRC Africa Inc., our work, programs, partnerships, resources, and ways to support or connect with our organization.

You may use the website for lawful, personal, educational, research, journalistic, and informational purposes.

You may not use the website in a way that interferes with its operation, compromises its security, violates applicable law, infringes the rights or privacy of others, or misrepresents IRC Africa Inc. or its work.

Website Content

We seek to keep the information on this website accurate and current. However, our work evolves, particularly in field settings, and we cannot guarantee that every page will always be complete or fully up to date.

Content on this website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice.

Intellectual Property and Sharing Our Work

Unless otherwise stated, original text, design, graphics, photographs, videos, publications, and other content on this website are owned by IRC Africa Inc., owned by our partners, or used with permission.

We encourage people and organizations to share our work and help bring it to wider audiences.

You are welcome to share links to our public content and to quote reasonable portions for educational, research, journalistic, or nonprofit purposes, with clear attribution to IRC Africa Inc. and the original source when appropriate.

You may not alter content in a misleading way, present it as the work of another person or organization, imply endorsement or partnership by IRC Africa Inc. where none exists, or use our name, logo, or content for commercial promotion without permission.

Certain publications or Knowledge Resources may carry separate reuse or licensing terms. Where a specific resource states such terms, those terms govern that resource.

Photos, Stories, and Safeguarding

We want the world to see the work taking place in Southern Madagascar. At the same time, the dignity, privacy, and safety of the people represented in our work come first.

Publication of a photograph, video, story, or other material on this website does not automatically grant unlimited permission for reuse.

Particular care must be taken with content involving children, survivors of gender-based violence, shelter residents, or other people who may be vulnerable.

Such content must not be reused in a way that reveals identifying information we have not made public, removes important protective context, compromises a person’s dignity or safety, or presents that person in a misleading manner.

Journalists, researchers, organizations, and others who wish to reuse photographs, videos, or sensitive materials are encouraged to contact us. Where possible, and consistent with privacy, consent, copyright, and safeguarding considerations, we will be glad to assist.

Safeguarding

Donations

Donations may be processed through third-party payment processors or giving platforms.

Those transactions may also be subject to the terms and policies of the applicable provider.

Information about programs, funding needs, or anticipated activities may change as circumstances and available resources evolve.

External Links

Our website may contain links to partner organizations, donation platforms, research resources, social media, and other third-party websites.

These links are provided for convenience and information. IRC Africa Inc. does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or practices of independent third-party websites.

Website Availability

We may update, modify, suspend, or remove website content or features when necessary.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free from errors, interruptions, or harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, IRC Africa Inc. is not responsible for losses or damages arising solely from reliance on information provided on this website or from the use of independent third-party websites linked from it.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our website, practices, or legal requirements.

When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown above.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information, cookies, and analytics.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, permitted reuse of IRC Africa Inc. materials, or media and research use of our content, please contact us through the Contact Us page.