Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM)

Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: July 2025

Welcome to the official website of Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) — www.refugeeycm.org. By accessing, browsing, or using this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website.

1. Definitions

  • “RYCM,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to Refugee Youth Changemakers, a youth-led organization in the process of legal registration in East Africa.

  • “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any person accessing this website.

  • “Site” refers to www.refugeeycm.org and all associated domains.

2. Use of Website

You are authorized to view, download, and print materials from this Site solely for personal and non-commercial use, provided that you:

  • Do not modify any content.

  • Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.

  • Do not use the content for illegal, offensive, or defamatory purposes.

Any unauthorized use of the Site or its content may violate applicable laws and result in termination of your right to use the Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, podcasts, reports, and digital downloads — is the property of RYCM or licensed to us and protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or exploit any content from this Site without express written permission from RYCM.

4. User Submissions

By submitting content (e.g. comments, applications, contact form entries) through this Site:

  • You grant RYCM a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.

  • You affirm that your submission does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others and does not contain unlawful, abusive, or harmful material.

RYCM reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any content submitted by users.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using this Site, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

We do not sell or trade your data to third parties. For inquiries about data usage, please contact us at info@refugeeycm.org.

6. Donations and Payments

RYCM may provide links or third-party platforms for donations. At this time, direct online donations are not supported, and users are encouraged to contact us via info@refugeeycm.org for partnership and donation inquiries.

RYCM does not store or process payment data directly on this website. All transactions must comply with applicable local and international financial regulations.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

This Site may contain links to external websites or resources. RYCM does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or availability of these third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Use of third-party sites is entirely at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability

  • Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement

RYCM does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service and reserves the right to suspend, modify, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RYCM shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use this Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, income, goodwill, or business opportunity.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RYCM and its affiliates, officers, staff, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of this Site

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Site

11. Modifications to Terms

RYCM reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

We encourage users to review this page regularly.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of relevant East African Community jurisdictions pending RYCM’s registration. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts within Uganda.

13. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms or any other matter, please contact on our Contact Us page.

Learn more about RYCM

We are a youth-led movement founded by and for displaced young people determined to turn adversity into action. RYCM works to ensure that refugee youth are not just seen as victims of crisis, but as leaders, innovators, and changemakers capable of shaping their own futures.