Terms and Conditions

The International Microloan Program, Positiviti is a joint venture between World Workforce International Inc and Open Valley Investment Group Limited.


  1. Participation: Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this program. To receive interest, participating Lender members must have their principal contribution secured in Positiviti for a minimum of thirteen (13) months.
  2. Tiers of Interest:
    • Contributions under $50,000 earn an interest of one percent (1%) per month.
    • Contributions of $50,000 or more earn an interest of three percent (3%) per month.
  3. Concluding Lending Period: After completing the thirteen (13) month lending period, the total amount of earned interest plus principal is available. Following this period, you may choose to extend your participating loaned principal funds along with accumulated interest for subsequent years unless notified otherwise.
  4. Program Description: The lending program consists of a microloan portfolio targeting qualified SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in Africa, as per IFC 2024 data.
  5. Risk Disclosure: This program carries a significant element of high risk. Positiviti is not a bank and is not FDIC-insured. There is no guarantee of the return of principal or interest, and the principal lent may lose value.
  6. Grace Period: There is a thirty (30) day grace period during which no interest is earned on initial lending contributions. Interest accrues monthly after this period.
  7. Fund Allocation: World Workforce International Inc. will receive and document deposits/contributions of loaned funds and allocate Positiviti funds for operational objectives and purposes related to international microloan lending.
  8. Brand and Account Management:
    • Positiviti is the brand name of the microloan lending program.
    • Quarterly value statements are issued for each account, and online account access is available for each participating lender.
  9. Check Processing: The program can take up to a ten (10) business day grace period to deposit checks based on the received date. The "contribution date" will be backdated to the received date if the check is not deposited within this period.
  10. Distribution Processing:
    • Distributions of $25,000 or less can take up to fifteen (15) business days.
    • Distributions over $25,000 can take up to thirty (30) business days.
    • Processing distributions of $100,000 or more may require up to sixty (60) business days.
    • No interest accrues on the account during the distribution processing period.
  11. Hold Times: Banks and financial institutions, including Positiviti Lending, may impose hold times on funds to comply with regulatory obligations and internal procedures, mitigating risks such as fraud and money laundering associated with large transactions.

Positiviti Lending is an International Peer-to-Peer Micro Lending Program. Participation in Positiviti Lending is subject to our terms and conditions. Lender Members are advised to read and understand before engaging with our program. Positiviti is a sponsored program within World Workforce International Inc., a 501(c)(5) nonprofit organization's framework. Positiviti Lending is not a bank, is not FDIC insured, and does not guarantee returns. While the program aims to facilitate profitable lending, potential principal loss can occur due to inherent risks. Positiviti Lending is not an insurance program and shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or losses arising from misconceptions regarding the nature of the program. Participation in Positiviti Lending signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions.



IMPORTANT NOTICE


As a participating lender member, I acknowledge and understand the importance of effectively managing loaned funds in micro-lending, particularly in volatile currency environments like USD to Kenyan Shillings fluctuations. I understand that Positiviti and Open Valley Investment Group Limited (OVIGL) allocate my loaned funds strategically for operational use, which includes program expenses, direct micro-lending operations in Kenya, and staff and operational costs. I also understand that this approach maximizes impact and sustainability, ensuring Positiviti and Open Valley Investment Group Limited (OVIGL) remain competitive while empowering local communities through responsible micro-lending practices.


As a participating lender member, I acknowledge and understand that Positiviti has the right to conduct a credit check/background check. This measure ensures compliance with authorities and safeguards against corruption, terrorism, money laundering, or fraud. Additionally, you understand that the administrative office is required to report the value of any cash or assets withdrawn from Positiviti. This information is reported to both the Lender member and the IRS via IRS Form 1099-INT. Form 1099-INT will be issued to participating Positiviti Lender members by January 31st of the year following any asset withdrawal from the program.