Terms of Use
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website at elctnwd.or.tz (the "Site") operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, North Western Diocese ("ELCT NWD", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
This Site is provided for general information, ministry updates, and engagement with the work of ELCT NWD. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code or material.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, images, logos, graphics, audio, video, and documents — is the property of ELCT NWD or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright. You may:
- View, download, and print content for your own personal, non-commercial use.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without our prior written permission, except where expressly permitted.
3. Donations
Donations made through this Site are voluntary contributions to the ministry of ELCT NWD. All donations are used to support our faith-based programmes in evangelism, education, health, and community development. Donations are non-refundable unless made in error, in which case you should contact us within 7 days.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement by ELCT NWD of those sites or their content. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content of any linked external site. Accessing external sites is done at your own risk.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. ELCT NWD does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ELCT NWD shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. User-Submitted Content
If you submit any content to us (e.g., via the contact form), you grant ELCT NWD a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display that content solely in connection with responding to your enquiry or our ministry activities. You represent that any content you submit does not infringe the rights of any third party.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. The revised Terms will take effect when posted. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tanzania.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
ELCT North Western DioceseP.O. Box 98, Bukoba, Tanzania
Email: info@elctnwd.or.tz
Phone: +255 28 - 222 0027 / 222 1312