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Terms of Service

Clear and transparent terms governing your use of the CCGM platform, voting system, and community services.

Effective: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 21, 2024

Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms2. Platform Usage3. Membership Obligations4. Voting System5. Content Guidelines6. Privacy & Security
7. Dispute Resolution8. Limitation of Liability9. Account Termination10. Governing Law11. Changes to Terms12. Contact Information

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CCGM platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Cameroonian Community of Greater Manchester (CCGM) website, online voting platform, and related services. By creating an account, participating in elections, or using any CCGM services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CCGM.

2Platform Usage

2.1 Authorized Use

The CCGM platform is designed exclusively for legitimate community purposes, including:

  • Participating in democratic elections and voting processes
  • Accessing community resources and information
  • Engaging in community discussions and activities
  • Managing your membership and profile information

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Attempting to manipulate or interfere with voting processes
  • Creating multiple accounts or impersonating others
  • Sharing false or misleading information
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or hate speech
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to system resources

3Membership Obligations

3.1 Eligibility Requirements

To become a member of CCGM and use the voting platform, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be of Cameroonian heritage or have a genuine connection to the Cameroonian community
  • Be at least 18 years of age for voting privileges
  • Provide accurate and verifiable personal information
  • Commit to upholding community values and principles

3.2 Member Responsibilities

As a CCGM member, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Keeping your contact information and profile updated
  • Participating constructively in community activities
  • Respecting the rights and dignity of other members
  • Following all community guidelines and policies

4Voting System

Election Integrity: Our voting system employs bank-level security and encryption to ensure fair, transparent, and verifiable elections.

4.1 Voting Rights and Procedures

Eligible members have the right to participate in CCGM elections and decision-making processes:

  • One vote per eligible member per election
  • Secret ballot protection and vote anonymity
  • Access to candidate information and platforms
  • Right to contest election results through proper channels

4.2 Election Security

CCGM employs comprehensive security measures to protect election integrity, including end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and complete audit trails. Any attempt to compromise election security will result in immediate account suspension and may be reported to relevant authorities.

5Content Guidelines

5.1 Acceptable Content

Content shared on the CCGM platform should be:

  • Respectful and constructive in nature
  • Relevant to community interests and activities
  • Accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • In compliance with copyright and intellectual property laws

5.2 Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

  • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics
  • False or misleading information, especially regarding elections or community matters
  • Content that violates privacy or confidentiality
  • Spam, commercial solicitation, or irrelevant promotional material
  • Illegal content or content promoting illegal activities

6Privacy & Security

Your privacy and the security of your personal information are paramount to CCGM. Our comprehensive Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our platform, you acknowledge and accept our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

Related Documents:

  • Privacy Policy - Detailed data protection information
  • Cookies Policy - How we use cookies and tracking

7Dispute Resolution

CCGM is committed to resolving disputes fairly and efficiently. We encourage members to first attempt resolution through direct communication. If that is unsuccessful, disputes may be escalated through our formal grievance process, which includes mediation and, if necessary, arbitration according to UK law.

8Limitation of Liability

CCGM provides its platform and services "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CCGM shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

9Account Termination

CCGM reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in activities harmful to the community. Members may also terminate their accounts at any time by contacting our support team.

10Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11Changes to Terms

CCGM may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify members of significant changes via email and platform notifications. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

CCGM Legal Team

Email: legal@ccgm.org

Address: CCGM Legal Department
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Response Time: We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days.

Document Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: December 21, 2024
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