Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Welcome to So Tribal Foundation.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the So Tribal Foundation website, digital platforms, cultural programmes, services, events, digital archives, publications, partnerships, and all related activities operated by So Tribal Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing our website, participating in our programmes, attending our events, submitting content, making donations, partnering with us, or engaging with any of our services, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our website or participate in our services.

1. About So Tribal Foundation

So Tribal Foundation is a Kenyan cultural organization dedicated to preserving, documenting, celebrating, and promoting the heritage of Kenya’s tribes while encouraging national unity, intergenerational learning, and cultural pride.

Our work includes but is not limited to:

• Cultural preservation initiatives

• Heritage education programmes

• Youth engagement programmes

• Community empowerment projects

• Cultural festivals and events

• Digital archiving and storytelling

• Research and documentation

• The Digital Tribal Encyclopedia

• Partnerships and collaborations

• Media and educational campaigns

These Terms apply to all visitors, supporters, contributors, researchers, partners, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and users of our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website and services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or are using the services under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

• You have the legal authority to accept these Terms.

• You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• You understand and accept our Privacy Policy.

Your continued use of our platforms constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published by So Tribal Foundation, including but not limited to:

• Text

• Logos

• Branding

• Cultural archives

• Videos

• Photographs

• Graphics

• Research materials

• Audio recordings

• Festival content

• Educational resources

• Website design

• Digital encyclopedia materials

is owned by or licensed to So Tribal Foundation unless otherwise stated.

This content is protected under Kenyan and international intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce content without permission

• Sell Foundation materials

• Republish our archives commercially

• Modify our content deceptively

• Use our branding without authorization

• Distribute protected materials unlawfully

Limited personal, educational, and non-commercial use is permitted provided proper attribution is given.

4. Cultural Respect and Ethical Use

So Tribal Foundation exists to celebrate and preserve cultural identity with dignity and respect.

Users agree not to:

• Misrepresent tribal communities

• Promote hate speech or tribal discrimination

• Use our platform to spread misinformation

• Exploit cultural materials commercially without authorization

• Upload offensive, discriminatory, or abusive content

• Distort historical or cultural information intentionally

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access where conduct violates our values or threatens community harmony.

5. User Contributions and Submissions

Users may voluntarily submit:

• Stories

• Oral histories

• Photographs

• Cultural records

• Videos

• Articles

• Traditional knowledge

• Event participation materials

By submitting content to So Tribal Foundation, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, archive, publish, reproduce, and distribute the material for educational, cultural, preservation, promotional, and research purposes.

You confirm that:

• You own the rights to the submitted material or have permission to share it.

• The submission does not infringe third-party rights.

• The content is truthful to the best of your knowledge.

• The content does not contain unlawful or harmful material.

We reserve the right to edit, decline, archive, or remove submissions at our discretion.

6. The Digital Tribal Encyclopedia

The Digital Tribal Encyclopedia is intended as an educational and cultural preservation initiative.

While we strive for historical and cultural accuracy:

• Some information may evolve over time

• Community perspectives may differ

• Historical interpretations may vary

• Certain cultural information may be incomplete

The Foundation does not guarantee absolute completeness or historical certainty of all archived materials.

Users should not use the encyclopedia for unlawful, discriminatory, political manipulation, or exploitative purposes.

Researchers and educators are encouraged to cite materials responsibly.

7. Event Participation and Festival Terms

Participation in the So Tribal Cultural Festival and related events is subject to additional conditions.

By attending Foundation events, participants acknowledge that:

• Photography and videography may occur

• Event footage may be used for promotional purposes

• Attendees must behave respectfully

• Dangerous or disruptive conduct is prohibited

• Security measures may be enforced

• Certain activities may involve physical participation

The Foundation reserves the right to:

• Refuse entry

• Remove disruptive individuals

• Cancel or reschedule events

• Modify event programmes

• Enforce safety measures

Ticket purchases, registrations, sponsorships, and vendor participation may be subject to separate agreements.

8. Donations and Financial Contributions

Donations made to So Tribal Foundation support our cultural, educational, preservation, and community programmes.

Unless otherwise specified:

• Donations are voluntary

• Donations are generally non-refundable

• Contributions do not guarantee specific outcomes

• Funds may be allocated according to organizational priorities

The Foundation commits to responsible financial stewardship and transparency.

9. Partnerships and Collaborations

Organizations, sponsors, institutions, and collaborators engaging with So Tribal Foundation must act in alignment with our mission and values.

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate partnerships that:

• Promote discrimination

• Damage cultural integrity

• Conflict with our values

• Misuse our brand or materials

• Engage in unethical conduct

Partnership agreements may contain additional legally binding provisions.

10. Website Usage

You agree not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access to systems

• Introduce malicious software

• Disrupt website functionality

• Harvest user data unlawfully

• Impersonate individuals or organizations

• Use automated scraping tools without consent

• Violate cybersecurity laws

We may suspend or terminate access where misuse is detected.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, sponsors, or resources.

We are not responsible for:

• External content

• Third-party policies

• External website security

• Third-party transactions

• External services or practices

Users access third-party platforms at their own risk.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Kenyan data protection laws and international best practices.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, So Tribal Foundation shall not be liable for:

• Indirect damages

• Data loss

• Business interruption

• Loss of profits

• Event cancellations

• Website downtime

• Inaccuracies in contributed materials

• Third-party conduct

• Technical failures

Our services are provided on an “as available” basis without warranties of uninterrupted access.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless So Tribal Foundation, its directors, staff, volunteers, partners, and affiliates against claims arising from:

• Violation of these Terms

• Misuse of our platforms

• Infringement of rights

• Unlawful conduct

• Harmful submissions

15. Child Protection and Youth Participation

Some Foundation programmes involve youth engagement, schools, and intergenerational cultural activities.

We prioritize child protection, dignity, safety, and ethical participation.

Parents, guardians, schools, and participating institutions may be required to provide consent for minors participating in certain activities or media documentation.

16. Media, Photography, and Documentation

Foundation events and programmes may involve:

• Photography

• Audio recording

• Video documentation

• Interviews

• Cultural archiving

By participating in public events, attendees consent to reasonable use of event media for documentation, education, historical preservation, reporting, and promotion unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Requests regarding media removal may be reviewed individually.

17. Accessibility and Inclusion

So Tribal Foundation is committed to inclusion, dignity, and equal participation regardless of tribe, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, or social background.

Discrimination and harassment are strictly prohibited within our programmes and platforms.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

19. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts.

20. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

So Tribal Foundation
2nd Floor, Binaa Complex
Karen, Nairobi
Kenya

Email: culture@sotribal.ke
Website: www.sotribal.com

21. Final Statement

So Tribal Foundation exists to honour Kenya’s cultural richness while building unity for future generations.

By engaging with our work, you become part of a collective effort to preserve heritage, empower communities, celebrate identity, and strengthen national belonging for generations to come.