Terms of Use – African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA)

Last Updated: 1st December 20225

Welcome to avpa.africa (the “Site”). The Site is owned and operated by Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you:

Have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use;
Are at least 18 years old or accessing the Site with parental or guardian supervision; and
Will use the Site in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.

Purpose of the Site

The Site provides information, resources, data, tools, and services related to Africa’s impact ecosystem, including programs, events, research, and membership information. AVPA reserves the right to update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

User Accounts

Some features of the Site may require you to create an account. When you do:

You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

AVPA reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts at its discretion.

Use of Content

All content on the Site, including text, data, graphics, logos, images, reports, videos, and software, is the property of AVPA or its content partners and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

View, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
Use content for commercial purposes without authorisation.
Remove copyright, trademark, or other ownership notices.

User Submissions

If you submit content—including comments, data, materials, or feedback—you grant AVPA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content for the purposes of operating and improving the Site.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have permission to share submitted content.
Your submissions do not violate any laws or third-party rights.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access.
Disrupt or interfere with the security, functionality, or performance of the Site.
Upload malicious code, spam, or harmful content.
Misuse AVPA’s data, dashboards, or analytics tools.

Third-Party Links

AVPA does not endorse or take responsibility for content on third-party sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.

Limitation of Liability

AVPA shall not be liable for:

Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages;
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities;
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AVPA, its partners, staff, and affiliates from claims arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.