Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

Welcome to UNSILENCEDMEN (USM). By accessing our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions, which are designed to protect both you and USM as a nonprofit organization. Please read them carefully.

1. Terms & Conditions - the basics

UNSILENCEDMEN (USM) is a nonprofit organization based in South Africa, advocating for the rights, wellbeing, and safety of men and boys who have experienced abuse, stigma, or societal neglect. These terms apply to all users of our site, content, services, and any material provided therein.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website for lawful, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

Use our platform for unlawful activities.
Copy, modify, or distribute content without permission.
Harass or abuse any other user or third party via our platform.

3. Content and Copyright

All content on this site, including logos, blog posts, articles, videos, and graphics, is owned by UNSILENCEDMEN or licensed to us. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any of the site’s content without written consent.

You are welcome to share our posts or educational content only with proper attribution and without altering the material.

4. Donations and Payments

All donations made through this website are final and non-refundable. We are committed to transparency, and your donation will go toward supporting USM’s programs, operations, and advocacy initiatives.

If you require a donation receipt or certificate, please email us at info@unsilencedmen.org.za.

5. Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. Any personal information collected (such as names, emails, or donation details) is kept confidential and is not shared with third parties without your consent, unless legally required. For full details, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as partner organizations or news sources). USM is not responsible for the content or reliability of these external sites.

7. Disclaimer

USM provides content and resources for awareness and educational purposes only. We do not offer licensed professional counseling through this platform. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs urgent psychological assistance, please contact emergency services or a qualified mental health provider.

8. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall UNSILENCEDMEN, its team, board members, or partners be liable for any damages that result from your use or inability to use the site, including but not limited to lost data or donations.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to change these terms at any time. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

-069 199 9840
-38 Apiesdoring Dr, Heuweloord, Centurion, 0157
-info@unsilencedmen.org.za

What to include in the T&C document

Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much, much more.

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy”.