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Terms of Use
Last updated: February 2026
By accessing and using datumafrica.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.
About the Site
datumafrica.org is the initiative website of the Datum Africa Initiative, a community-driven organisation advancing open data research, programs, and partnerships across Africa. It is separate from the datum.africa data platform, which has its own terms of service.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site - including text, graphics, logos, and research publications - is the property of the Datum Africa Initiative or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Research and publications produced by Datum Africa may be shared under open licences as indicated per publication.
You may view, download, and print content from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the datum.africa platform, partner organisations, and research institutions. These links are provided for convenience only. Datum Africa has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Disclaimers
The content on this Site is provided for general information purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information on the Site.
Datum Africa research and publications represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of any funding body or partner organisation.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Datum Africa Initiative shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this Site or its content.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at hello@datumafrica.org or through our contact page.