Terms of Service
Last updated: July 5, 2026
Welcome to Flonga ("Flonga," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://www.flonga.org and any related services, content, features, and communications.
By accessing or using Flonga, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. About Flonga
Flonga is an independent digital platform that highlights youth-led initiatives, opportunities, ideas, research, and community stories. Our mission is to empower young people by sharing knowledge, showcasing innovation, and connecting communities.
2. Eligibility
You may use Flonga only if your use complies with applicable laws and these Terms. If you are under the age required to consent to online services in your jurisdiction, you should use the website with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian where required.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use Flonga responsibly and lawfully.
You must not:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
Upload or distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Impersonate another person or organization.
Use the website to harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against others.
Scrape, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of the website using automated means without permission.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.
4. Content
Flonga publishes original content as well as information submitted by contributors, organizations, and community members.
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice.
Opinions expressed in articles or submissions belong to their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Flonga.
5. User Submissions
If you submit articles, stories, comments, photographs, project information, or other content to Flonga, you confirm that:
You own the content or have permission to submit it.
The content does not infringe the rights of others.
The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
The content does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or misleading material.
By submitting content, you grant Flonga a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, display, reproduce, edit for formatting or clarity, distribute, and archive your submission in connection with operating and promoting the platform.
You retain ownership of your original content unless otherwise agreed.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website design, branding, logos, graphics, articles, and original content published by Flonga are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
Share links to our content.
Quote limited portions with appropriate attribution.
You may not reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit substantial portions of our original content without prior written permission.
Third-party trademarks, logos, and names remain the property of their respective owners.
7. External Links
Flonga may link to third-party websites, funding opportunities, organizations, events, or resources for informational purposes.
We do not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and those organizations.
8. Opportunities and Funding Information
Flonga may publish information about grants, fellowships, competitions, jobs, events, and other opportunities.
We cannot guarantee:
Eligibility.
Acceptance.
Funding decisions.
Deadlines remaining unchanged.
Continued availability of any opportunity.
Users are responsible for verifying information directly with the relevant organization before applying.
9. Community Standards
We encourage respectful discussion and constructive participation.
We may remove content that includes, among other things:
Spam.
Harassment.
Hate speech.
Incitement to violence.
Illegal content.
Misinformation that may cause harm.
Content that infringes intellectual property rights.
We reserve the right to moderate content at our discretion.
10. Privacy
Your use of Flonga is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Flonga is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranties regarding:
Availability of the website.
Accuracy of content.
Reliability.
Security.
Fitness for a particular purpose.
Freedom from errors or interruptions.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Flonga and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website.
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Flonga and its operators from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website, without prior notice, for users who violate these Terms or engage in conduct that may harm the platform or its community.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws governing the operation of Flonga, without regard to conflict of law principles.
17. Contact
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact information available on Flonga.