1. Full Participation Commitment
By enrolling in the RIKA Leadership Programme (“Programme”), participants commit to active and full engagement in all scheduled sessions, workshops, learning modules, assessments, peer forums, and associated programme activities.
2. Programme Fees and Payment Terms
2.1 Deposit Requirement
A non-refundable deposit equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the total Programme fee shall be payable upon acceptance into the Programme and no later than the date specified in the offer letter or invoice. A participant’s place in the Programme is not secured until the required deposit has been received and confirmed by RIKA Africa in writing.
2.2 Full Payment Deadline
The remaining balance of the Programme fee must be received in cleared funds no later than the midpoint of the Programme duration, as defined by the official programme calendar issued by RIKA Africa. Failure to settle the outstanding balance by the midpoint deadline shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and Conditions.
2.3 Consequences of Non-Payment
Failure to remit any portion of the Programme fee by the applicable payment deadline shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Without prejudice against any other rights or remedies available at law, RIKA Africa reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to take one or more of the following actions:
a. Immediately suspend the Participant’s access to all in-person sessions, virtual sessions, digital learning platforms, assessments, programme materials, alumni forums, and related services.
b. Withhold issuance of any certificates, letters of completion, transcripts, references, or alumni benefits.
c. Deny participation in programme events, site visits, faculty engagements, or partner platforms.
d. Terminate the Participant’s enrolment in the Programme without further notice.
e. Retain all sums previously paid, including the deposit, as liquidated damages for administrative costs and loss of programme capacity.
f. Recover any outstanding balance through lawful recovery mechanisms, including legal proceedings where necessary.
Suspension or termination under this clause shall not relieve the Participant of the obligation to pay any outstanding amounts due.
RIKA Africa shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, reputational, or consequential losses arising from enforcement of this clause.
2.4 Refund Policy
All Programme fees are non-refundable once the Programme has commenced, except where otherwise required by law or expressly approved in writing by RIKA Africa.
3. Intellectual Property
All Programme materials remain the intellectual property of RIKA Africa or its licensed partners and may not be reproduced without written consent.
4. Media and Marketing Consent
Participants grant RIKA Africa the right to use photographs, video recordings, testimonials, and feedback for website, marketing, reporting, and promotional purposes. Such usage shall reflect professional standards.
5. Data Protection
RIKA Africa processes personal data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and applicable data protection principles. Participants may request access, correction, or deletion of their data in writing.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya.