Welcome to the F5 Foundation. By accessing or using the website ffivefoundation.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site.
1.2 By using or accessing the Site, you accept and agree to these Terms (and any future modifications).
1.3 We may amend these Terms at any time by posting updated versions on the Site. Your continued use after amendments constitutes acceptance.

2. Use of the Site & Restrictions

2.1 You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
2.2 You must not:
 a) Use the Site in any way that may damage or impair its availability or accessibility.
 b) Use automated scripts, bots, or similar tools to scrape or extract data without permission.
 c) Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code.
 d) Attempt unauthorized access to restricted areas of the Site.
 e) Reproduce, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express permission.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 All content on the Site (text, graphics, logos, images, video, software) belongs to F5 Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
3.2 You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.
3.3 You may not modify, publish, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without prior written consent.

4. Donations / Fundraising

4.1 If donations or fundraising are offered through the Site, you acknowledge that donating is voluntary and subject to applicable laws.
4.2 We do not guarantee outcomes from donations unless expressly stated in writing.
4.3 All donations are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or by our policy.
4.4 We reserve the right to cancel, suspend, or modify any campaign or donation feature at any time.

5. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

5.1 The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties or guarantees about its accuracy, reliability, or fitness for purpose.
5.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for:
 a) Direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages from your use of the Site.
 b) Errors, omissions, or interruptions.
 c) Unauthorized access or alteration of your data.
 d) Conduct of third parties on the Site.
5.3 Where exclusions are not permitted by law, liability is limited to the maximum extent allowed.

6. Third-Party Links & External Sites

6.1 The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control these sites and are not responsible for their content or practices.
6.2 Your use of external sites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.

7. Privacy & Data Protection

7.1 Your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
7.2 By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with that policy.
7.3 We use reasonable measures to safeguard your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Sharing Your Personal Information

8.1 We may share your personal information with:
 a) Agents, partners, or service providers (including digital advertising agencies and social media companies) to send communications, perform direct marketing, or process donations you initiate.
 b) National partners who support fundraising efforts, including anonymized cookie data for customized content delivery.

8.2 Sensitive financial details will never be shared. We will always protect your information and will never sell or swap your data with third parties.

8.3 We may provide limited information (such as email addresses or purchase details) to advertising platforms like Google, Meta, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube in encrypted form. This is solely for targeted communications, and data is deleted immediately after use.

8.4 We only share your information with partners who can demonstrate sufficient safeguards to protect your data, including when transfers occur outside your country of residence.

8.5 We retain your information only as long as necessary to meet our obligations, administer donations, respond to requests, or comply with legal requirements.

8.6 If you prefer not to receive targeted advertising, please refer to the instructions provided by each platform (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google).

9. Termination

9.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms.

9.2 Upon termination, all rights granted under these Terms end immediately.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

10.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
10.2 Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration or through UAE courts, unless otherwise required by law.
10.3 If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remainder will continue in full force.

11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of rights.
11.2 Severability: If any provision is invalid, the rest remain enforceable.
11.3 Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without prior written consent. We may assign them freely.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
contact@ffivefoundation.com