Welcome to Gov Payout

Welcome to the Gov Payout Application, a service provided by the ICT Authority (JAMICTA). By accessing or using Gov Payout, You (the “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the application.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Gov Payout, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. JAMICTA does not permit those under 18 to use this Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICE.

2. Purpose of the Application

Gov Payout provides a secure platform for managing the distribution of financial support to eligible individuals and businesses with efficiency and transparency. Its primary objective is to ensure secure, transparent, and timely delivery of funds to beneficiaries while enabling accountability.

3. Eligibility

• You must be eligible for at least one of the programmes supported by the application.
• Provide accurate and complete information during the application process.
• Accept these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.

4. User Responsibilities

• Use the application only for its intended purpose of applying for financial support.
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information as requested.
• Ensure the security of any personal information you provide.
• Avoid engaging in any unauthorized or fraudulent activities.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Gov Payout complies with the Jamaica Data Protection Act and other relevant privacy regulations. By using this application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for verification and validation purposes. Key points include:

• Role-based access control ensures that only authorized users can view or handle personal data.
• Personal data is encrypted during transmission.
• Data is not retained beyond the necessary duration for verification, validation and the delivery of services.

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Prohibited Uses

• Use Gov Payout for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
• Interfere with the application’s operation or security.
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the application.
• Misrepresent your identity or provide false information.

7. Application Features

• Secure access via an online platform.
• Programme enrollment & eligibility verification.
• Disbursement management
• Confirmation receipts upon successful verification, approval and funds payout.

8. Limitation of Liability

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of Gov Payout.
• Delays, inaccuracies, or errors resulting from user actions or third-party systems.
• Breaches of security caused by user negligence or third-party attacks.

10. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to Gov Payout, including software, design, trademarks, and documentation, remain the property of JAMICTA. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use the application for its intended purpose.

11. Changes to Terms of Use

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of Gov Payout following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Jamaica. Any disputes arising from the use of Gov Payout shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of Jamaican courts.

13. Data Protection

Personal data shall be processed by both Parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act and all applicable data protection laws and regulations of Jamaica. Both Parties warrant that it has the legal right to provide any personal data so provided to the other Party for processing and shall ensure that any personal data provided is accurate and lawful.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact The ICT Authority at:

• Address: 235b Old Hope Road, P. O. Box 407, Kingston 6, Jamaica, W. I.
• Telephone: +1 (876) 927-1125-7
• Email: info@icta.gov.jm