Terms And Conditions

tasteofafricafestival.com
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Last Reviewed: August 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using tasteofafricafestival.com, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

2. About Taste of Africa®

Taste of Africa® is a cultural festival celebrating African and African Diaspora music, cuisine, storytelling, arts, and community.

Taste of Africa® is a registered trademark owned by Cheza Nami Foundation (USPTO Reg. No. 7916349) and may be presented in various cities by approved licensed producers. The official website at tasteofafricafestival.com serves as the primary source of information regarding licensed festivals and approved event locations.

3. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
Disrupt website operations or server infrastructure
Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code
Copy, reproduce, or misuse website content without written permission
Use the website for fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful purposes

4. Intellectual Property

All website content is owned by or licensed to Taste of Africa® or Cheza Nami Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Protected content includes, but is not limited to:

Logos and trademarks
Graphics and illustrations
Photography and videography
Written content and copy
Branding and festival names

No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, or distributed without prior written permission from Cheza Nami Foundation.

5. Trademark

Taste of Africa® is a registered trademark of Cheza Nami Foundation (USPTO Reg. No. 7916349).

Unauthorized use of the Taste of Africa® name, logo, branding, merchandise, or related materials is strictly prohibited. Licensed producers must comply with applicable brand standards and cultural integrity requirements as set forth in their licensing agreements.

6. Event Information

Festival schedules, performers, vendors, locations, speakers, and programming are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or cancel events when necessary. We encourage visitors to check tasteofafricafestival.com for the most current event information.

7. Tickets

Note: The Taste of Africa® Festival in Livermore, California is currently free and open to the public. The following provisions apply to any future ticketed events or licensed festival productions that may require admission.

Where ticketed events are offered:

Tickets are non-transferable unless otherwise stated
Refund policies will be communicated separately for each event
Lost or stolen tickets may not be replaced

8. Merchandise

Official merchandise may be offered through approved sales channels. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Unauthorized merchandise bearing the Taste of Africa® name, logo, or branding is prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement.

9. Vendor, Sponsor, and Producer Applications

Submitting an application does not create any contractual relationship. Taste of Africa® and Cheza Nami Foundation reserve the right to:

Accept or reject applications at their sole discretion
Request additional information from applicants
Modify participation requirements at any time

Licensed producer participation is subject to separate licensing agreements with Cheza Nami Foundation.

10. Community Standards

Visitors using this website agree to engage respectfully and in accordance with applicable law. Harassment, discrimination, abusive behavior, or unlawful conduct may result in removal from website services or exclusion from festival participation.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Taste of Africa®, Cheza Nami Foundation, affiliated licensed producers, sponsors, partners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or participation in any festival.

12. Licensed Festival Disclaimer

Individual Taste of Africa® festivals may be produced by independent licensed organizations. Unless specifically stated otherwise:

Taste of Africa® is a registered trademark of Cheza Nami Foundation and is produced under license. Cheza Nami Foundation does not operate, manage, or financially guarantee individual festival production.

13. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, policies, or operations of those websites. Links do not constitute endorsement.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alameda County, California.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The Effective Date at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.