Membership Terms
& Conditions
These Membership Terms and Conditions govern all membership applications, memberships, and related activities within the Cameroonian Diaspora Investment Council (CDIC). By applying for or holding membership, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Contents
1. Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to the following categories of individuals, businesses and institutions:
Cameroonians Abroad
Cameroonian nationals residing outside of Cameroon who wish to engage with CDIC’s investment, development and community programs.
Cameroonians at Home
Cameroonian nationals residing within Cameroon who wish to participate in and contribute to CDIC’s national development initiatives.
Friends & Supporters
Non-Cameroonian individuals, friends and supporters who share the values and objectives of CDIC and wish to contribute to Cameroon’s development.
Businesses & Institutions
Companies, businesses and institutions aligned with the mission and objectives of CDIC who wish to partner, invest or collaborate.
2. Membership Categories
CDIC offers three categories of membership, each designed to accommodate different types of members and levels of engagement:
Individual Membership
Open to Cameroonian nationals and supporters who wish to join CDIC as individual members. Annual membership fee is FCFA 100,000 (one hundred thousand CFA Francs) per year, renewable annually.
Corporate Membership
Available to companies, businesses and commercial entities wishing to engage with CDIC. Corporate membership fees are determined on a case-by-case basis through direct agreement with CDIC management.
Institutional Membership
Available to associations, chambers of commerce, development agencies, and strategic partners that align with CDIC’s mission and wish to establish a formal institutional relationship.
3. Rights of Members
All members in good standing shall have the right to:
4. Responsibilities of Members
All members shall:
Respect CDIC Policies
Comply with all CDIC policies, guidelines, decisions and governance frameworks at all times.
Provide Accurate Information
Ensure that all information submitted to CDIC is accurate, complete and up to date.
Maintain Professional Conduct
Conduct themselves professionally and respectfully in all CDIC activities, communications and engagements.
Support the Mission of CDIC
Actively support the mission, vision and objectives of CDIC and contribute positively to the organization’s goals.
5. Suspension and Termination
Membership may be suspended or terminated by CDIC in the following circumstances:
CDIC reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership without prior notice where conduct poses a risk to the organization, its members or its reputation.
6. Refund Policy
Membership fees paid to CDIC are subject to the following refund policy:
Membership fees are generally non-refundable except where required by applicable law or expressly approved in writing by CDIC management on a case-by-case basis.
Members who have questions regarding membership fees or refund requests should contact CDIC directly at info@cdic-cameroon.org.
By submitting a membership application or maintaining active membership with CDIC, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Membership Terms and Conditions in full.