Effective Date: 13-02-2025

1. Introduction Welcome to FLAMA.go.ke, a digital platform for managing competitions, submissions, assessments, and awards. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using FLAMA.go.ke, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Eligibility Users must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use the platform. Schools, learners, assessors, and administrators must register and provide accurate information.

3. User Accounts

  • Users must provide accurate information during registration.
  • Schools and representatives are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality.
  • FLAMA.go.ke reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

4. Submission Guidelines

  • All entries (essays, spoken word, artwork, etc.) must comply with FLAMA’s guidelines.
  • Submissions must be original and not infringe on third-party rights.
  • The platform reserves the right to reject or remove any content that violates its policies.

5. Data Protection & Privacy

  • FLAMA.go.ke complies with the Data Protection Act of Kenya.
  • Personal data collected will be used strictly for competition management and related communications.
  • We implement security measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Intellectual Property

  • Users retain ownership of their submissions but grant FLAMA.go.ke a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish submitted works for competition-related activities.
  • FLAMA.go.ke and its branding are the property of the platform and may not be used without permission.

7. Prohibited Activities Users agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Violate intellectual property rights.
  • Engage in fraudulent or unethical conduct.
  • Interfere with the platform’s operations.

8. Third-Party Services

  • FLAMA.go.ke integrates with external services such as YouTube (for video storage) and MinIO (for document storage).
  • Users must comply with third-party terms when using such services.

9. Limitation of Liability

  • FLAMA.go.ke is not liable for any losses or damages resulting from system errors, user misconduct, or external breaches.
  • The platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

10. Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes arising shall be resolved amicably or referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act of Kenya.

11. Modifications to the Terms

  • FLAMA.go.ke reserves the right to update these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya.

13. Contact Information For inquiries, contact us at: awards.mama.or.ke