Terms of Service

Effective date: June 10th, 2025

Terms of Use
Last Updated: June 19th, 2025

Welcome to edmattersafrica.org (“Website”), operated by EdMatters Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from:

  • Using the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses or other harmful code.
  • Reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, or exploiting any portion of the Website without our express written permission.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website—including text, images, graphics, videos, logos, and documents—is the property of EdMatters Africa or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent, except as allowed under applicable law (e.g., fair use for educational purposes).

4. User Submissions

If you submit or post any content (such as comments, suggestions, or media) to the Website:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content.
  • You warrant that you have the right to post the content and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any user submissions at our discretion.

5. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or control the content of any third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EdMatters Africa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, business interruption, or reputational harm.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EdMatters Africa and its directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert country or jurisdiction, e.g., Kenya], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be brought in the courts located in [insert jurisdiction].

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

EdMatters Africa
23 Connaught Road, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
+263 8677190621
info@edmattersafrica.org

Let me know if you'd like:

  • A downloadable PDF/Word version
  • Specific clauses for donations or memberships
  • Localization to a particular country’s legal framework (e.g., Kenyan, South African, or Nigerian law)
  • A companion Privacy Policy or Cookie Policy.

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