Terms and Conditions

AfriData is designed to provide comprehensive datasets and data services for research, analysis, and educational purposes across Africa. You may use the platform for:

• Academic and research purposes
• Educational activities and learning
• Data analysis and visualization projects
• Policy research and development

You agree not to misuse the platform by engaging in activities that could harm the service, other users, or violate applicable laws.

All datasets provided through AfriData are subject to specific licensing terms. Users must comply with the licensing requirements for each dataset, which may include:

• Attribution requirements
• Non-commercial use restrictions
• Share-alike provisions
• Geographic or temporal usage limitations

It is your responsibility to review and comply with the specific license associated with each dataset you access or download.

When creating an account with AfriData, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and current information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• Notifying us of any unauthorized access to your account
• Ensuring your use complies with these terms

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distributing malware or harmful code
• Scraping or harvesting data without permission
• Using the platform for illegal or unethical purposes
• Interfering with the platform's functionality
• Violating intellectual property rights

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. Our data collection and processing practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these terms.

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

AfriData provides datasets and services "as is" without warranties of any kind. We strive to maintain data accuracy and platform availability, but cannot guarantee:

• Absolute accuracy of all datasets
• Uninterrupted platform availability
• Freedom from errors or omissions
• Fitness for specific purposes

Users assume responsibility for validating data accuracy and suitability for their intended use.

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

When significant changes are made, we will notify users through the platform or via email. Continued use of AfriData after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.