Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the CitizenBridge Foundation website and all related grant application services. By submitting an application or using our website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

2. Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a CitizenBridge grant, all of the following must apply at the time of application:

• You are a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
• You are aged 18 or older at the date of application.
• You hold a valid government-issued tax identification number in your country of residence.
• You have no criminal convictions within the past seven years.
• You have been pre-screened and notified of your eligibility by CitizenBridge Foundation.
• You have a clear, realistic plan for the use of grant funds.

3. Application Process

Applications must be completed in full using accurate and truthful information. CitizenBridge Foundation reserves the right to request additional documentation or verify any information provided at any stage. All decisions made by CitizenBridge Foundation are final and binding.

4. Use of Grant Funds

Recipients must use disbursed funds exclusively for the purpose stated in their application. CitizenBridge Foundation may request evidence of fund usage within 12 months of disbursement. Misuse of grant funds, including fraud or misrepresentation, will result in disqualification and recovery of funds.

5. No Fees Policy

CitizenBridge Foundation does not charge any fee at any stage of the application, review, or disbursement process. Grant funds are disbursed directly to approved applicants at no cost. If anyone requests payment from you in connection with a CitizenBridge grant, this constitutes fraud — report it immediately to security@citizenbridge.org.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

Your personal data — including identity documents, tax information, and bank details — is collected solely for the purpose of processing your application and disbursing funds. All data is stored with AES-256 encryption. We do not sell, lease, or share your personal data with any third party without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

7. Identity & Document Verification

By uploading identity documents, you confirm they belong to you, are genuine, have not been altered, and are currently valid. Submission of fraudulent documents constitutes a criminal offence and will be reported to the relevant national law enforcement authorities without notice.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, and page designs — is the exclusive intellectual property of CitizenBridge Foundation and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any part without prior written authorisation.

9. Limitation of Liability

CitizenBridge Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website. Our total aggregate liability to any individual shall not exceed the total value of any grant disbursed to that individual.

10. Changes to Terms

CitizenBridge Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence.

12. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms: legal@citizenbridge.org