Tanzania is full of dreamers. University graduates with brilliant final-year projects that never leave the classroom. Office workers on the 9-to-5 grind, sketching side-hustle ideas on napkins during lunch breaks. Small business owners who know they could scale, if only someone showed them how. And somewhere out there, angel investors and family offices sit on capital, searching for the next life-changing venture to back.

The gap between them is enormous. A university graduate in Dodoma doesn't know how to validate whether her agritech concept will survive the market. A mechanic in Mwanza with a genuinely innovative idea has no way to test it against real data before risking his savings. An investor in Dar es Salaam never hears about the food processing startup in Iringa that could transform an entire community.

Ideas die in silence. Not because they're bad, but because there's no bridge between having an idea and knowing if it can work. No affordable way to stress-test a concept against Tanzania's actual regulatory environment, market conditions, and competitive landscape. No marketplace where proven ideas meet willing capital.

But we didn't stop at analysis. We built a marketplace where validated ideas meet capital. Where a student can list her tested concept for investors to discover. Where a retiring business owner can sell a proven operation to the next generation. Where crowdfunding campaigns connect community projects with community funding.

Whether you're a fresh graduate with nothing but ambition, a professional ready to bet on yourself, a business owner seeking growth, or an investor looking for impact, Anzisha is where your journey begins.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Anzisha platform ("Service"), operated by Anzisha ("we", "us", "our"), a company registered in the United Republic of Tanzania, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Anzisha is an AI-powered business feasibility analysis platform that provides:

• Automated business idea feasibility reports
• A marketplace for listing and discovering business ideas and investment opportunities
• Informational content about business registration, compliance, and operations in Tanzania

3. User Accounts

You must register with a valid Tanzanian mobile phone number. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of the laws of Tanzania
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent business information
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our systems
• Use the Service to distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited communications
• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract data from the Service without written permission

5. Payments and Refunds

Certain features require payment in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) via mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money) or other supported payment methods. All prices are displayed inclusive of applicable taxes. Payments are processed through Selcom, a licensed payment service provider in Tanzania. Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of purchase. Refunds are not available for successfully generated reports that have been viewed or downloaded.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Feasibility reports generated by Anzisha are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. AI-generated analysis is based on available data and algorithmic models, which may not reflect current market conditions with complete accuracy. You should consult qualified professionals (accountants, lawyers, business advisors) before making business or investment decisions. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content.

7. Marketplace

Anzisha provides a platform for users to list and discover business ideas and investment opportunities. We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee any listing, business idea, or user claim on the marketplace. Transactions and agreements between users are solely between those parties. We are not a party to any investment, sale, or business arrangement. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging in any transaction.

8. Intellectual Property

The Anzisha platform, including its design, code, branding, and AI models, is our intellectual property. Business ideas and content submitted by users remain the intellectual property of the submitting user. By posting content on the marketplace, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display and distribute that content on our platform. We do not claim ownership of your business ideas.

9. Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Tanzanian data protection laws, including the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) and the Cybercrimes Act, 2015. See our Privacy Policy for details.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Tanzanian law, Anzisha shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of profits, business opportunities, or data. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, or any activity that threatens the integrity of our platform. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any disputes shall be resolved through the courts of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, or through arbitration as agreed by both parties.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or SMS. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@anzisha.xyz

1. Introduction

Anzisha ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our platform. We comply with applicable Tanzanian data protection regulations, including the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA), the Cybercrimes Act, 2015, and relevant provisions of the Data Protection Act.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Email address and password, or Google account (required for registration and authentication)
• Full name (for profile completion)
• Location information you enter in your profile or business ideas
• Business ideas, descriptions, and related content you submit
• Comments, messages, and interest expressions on the marketplace
• Payment information processed through our payment provider (Selcom)

Information collected automatically:

• Device type, browser, and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform
• Interaction data such as ad impressions and clicks

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Anzisha platform and its features
• Authenticate your identity and secure your account via OTP verification
• Generate AI-powered feasibility reports based on your submitted ideas
• Facilitate marketplace interactions between users
• Process payments for premium features
• Send transactional SMS (OTP codes, payment confirmations, notifications)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Display relevant advertisements
• Comply with legal obligations under Tanzanian law

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords and OTP codes, and access controls. Payment data is processed by Selcom and is not stored on our servers. While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Payment processors (Selcom), SMS providers (Africa's Talking), and cloud hosting services that help us operate the platform
• Other users: Your marketplace listings, comments, and public profile information are visible to other users
• Law enforcement: When required by Tanzanian law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@anzisha.xyz

7. SMS Communications

By registering, you consent to receiving transactional SMS messages including OTP codes, payment confirmations, and important account notifications. These are essential for the operation of your account and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account. We will never send promotional SMS without your explicit consent.

8. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember your language preference, and improve your experience. These are essential for the platform to function. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Anzisha is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial transaction records required by TRA for tax purposes, which may be retained for up to 5 years). AI-generated reports may be retained in anonymized form for service improvement.

11. International Transfers

Your data is primarily processed in Tanzania. Some service providers (e.g., AI processing, cloud hosting) may process data outside Tanzania. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate data protection measures are in place.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: privacy@anzisha.xyz
Phone: +255 764 222 323
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania