Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at https://globaligbocouncil.org, including all subdomains, digital forms, and services administered by the Global Igbo Council ("GIC", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing, browsing, submitting inquiries through, or making contributions via this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our accompanying Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using this website.

2. Charitable Contributions & Tax Deductibility

GIC is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as a public charity under Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Contributions made to GIC are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by U.S. federal and state law.

• Official Receipts: Donors receive an automated official tax acknowledgment receipt via email immediately upon transaction completion, detailing the date, contribution amount, and GIC's legal corporate identity.
• Direct Deposit: 100% of donor contributions are deposited directly into GIC's official nonprofit bank account under the fiduciary oversight of the Board of Directors.
• Payment Security: Payment information is processed through the payment providers' secure systems and GIC does not directly collect or store card information. All card handling adheres to certified PCI-DSS Level 1 specifications.
• Refund Policy: As charitable donations are immediately committed to educational, cultural, and community development programs, contributions are generally non-refundable. If an error or duplicate transaction occurs, donors may contact finance@globaligbocouncil.org within 15 days for review.

3. Institutional Purpose & Educational Materials

The content provided on this website—including research publications, educational articles, Igbo language resources, cultural documentation, and organizational updates—is presented for informational, educational, and community empowerment purposes.

Unless otherwise specified, all original materials, brand marks, and documentation published on this website are the property of the Global Igbo Council and protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Non-commercial, educational reproduction is permitted with proper attribution to the Global Igbo Council.

4. User Submissions & Communications

When using our contact, partnership inquiry, or volunteer application forms, you agree to provide truthful, accurate, and current information. You agree not to submit unsolicited commercial advertising (spam), malicious code, or defamatory content. Inquiries are subject to validation, spam filtering, and routing to authorized GIC personnel.

5. Third-Party Links & Payment Processors

Our website may link to third-party services—including certified payment processors (Zeffy, PayPal) and informational resources. GIC does not control and is not liable for the independent content, terms, or privacy practices of external third-party sites.

6. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers

This website and all associated services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Global Igbo Council, its Directors, officers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from website use or temporary downtime.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from or relating to your use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

8. Contact Information

For questions concerning these Terms of Use, legal disclosures, or institutional governance: