Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 10th, 2025

Welcome to Foudra Secretariat ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, https://foudra.com (the "Site") and any services provided therein (collectively, the "Service"), which focuses on corporate compliance and governance solutions for the charities sector. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional terms and policies referenced herein. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site.
• Authorized Use: Our Service is designed primarily for charitable organizations and professionals involved in corporate compliance and governance within the charities sector. By using our Service, you represent that you are duly authorized to access and use the Site and that your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Account Registration and Security

• Registration: Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself or your organization.
• Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login details and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use or breach of your account.
• Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, particularly if we determine that you have violated these Terms or any applicable law.

4. Use of the Service

• License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site solely for your internal corporate compliance and governance needs related to the charities sector.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
  • Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operations or servers.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems.
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious software or harmful content.
  • Violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.

5. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: With the exception of user-generated content such as meeting minutes, agendas, notes and so forth, all content on the Site—including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations—is the property of Foudra Secretariat or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
• Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Site or its content without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

• External Links: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
• Disclaimer: Use of any third-party sites is at your own risk, and we recommend that you review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Disclaimers

• "As Is" Basis: Our Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes but is not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• No Professional Advice: Although our Service provides information and tools for corporate compliance and governance in the charities sector, it does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. You should seek advice from qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.
• Accuracy: While we strive to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Foudra Secretariat shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site;
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Foudra Secretariat, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law;
• Any content submitted by you or your organization.

10. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review the Terms periodically to stay informed about our practices.

11. Termination

We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Ireland.

13. Miscellaneous

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Waiver: The failure of Foudra Secretariat to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any policies or guidelines referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Foudra Secretariat regarding your use of the Site.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@foudra.com

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.