ACSAIR Academy Terms and Conditions

Effective date: 25th February 2026

These Website Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the ACSAIR Academy website, including course content, challenge information pages, registration forms, test pages and related digital services (collectively, the Website). By accessing or using the Website, users agree to these Terms.

Definitions

  • “ACSAIR”, “we”, “us”, or “our” means Afrique Center for Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Research and/or its Academy operations.
  • “ACSAIR Academy” means the learning and training platform through which courses, assessments and challenge content are offered.
  • “User” means any person who accesses or uses the Website.
  • “Participant” means a user who registers for and/or takes part in The Africa Food Sustainability Challenge (TAFSC 2026).
  • “Challenge” means the The Africa Food Sustainability Challenge (TAFSC 2026), including the course-linked test and prize process.
  • “Content” means all text, graphics, videos, learning materials, downloads, policies, trademarks and software made available on the Website.

Eligibility and Lawful Use

  • Users must provide truthful and complete information when registering or submitting forms on the Website.
  • Users must use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • If the Website or challenge is restricted to adults or a minimum age, users must meet the stated age requirement.
  • Users are responsible for ensuring that access to the Website is permitted in their jurisdiction.

Account, Registration and Security

  • Certain Website features may require registration or form submission.
  • Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials (if accounts are used).
  • Users must notify ACSAIR promptly if they suspect unauthorized access or misuse of their account or submitted details.
  • ACSAIR may suspend or restrict access where account security risks, fraud concerns, or policy violations are detected.

Acceptable Use

  • Users must not copy, scrape, republish, resell or systematically extract Website content without prior written permission.
  • Users must not attempt to interfere with Website functionality, security, or performance, including through malicious software, bots, automated scripts, or unauthorized testing.
  • Users must not submit false identity information, impersonate others, or attempt to bypass challenge rules or access restrictions.
  • Users must not use the Website to distribute unlawful, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory or harmful content.

Intellectual Property

All rights, title and interest in and to the Website and its Content, including training materials, challenge branding (including TAFSC 2026), logos, text, graphics, and layout design, remain the property of ACSAIR or its licensors unless expressly stated otherwise.

  • Users may access and use Website content for personal learning and participation purposes only.
  • No license is granted to reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from the content except as expressly allowed in writing.
  • Unauthorized use of trademarks, logos, course materials, or test content is prohibited.

Course and Challenge Content Availability

  • ACSAIR may update, revise, suspend, or discontinue any course, page, or challenge feature at any time.
  • Course duration estimates are indicative and may vary by participant.
  • Challenge dates and timelines are subject to change where necessary for operational, legal, or fairness reasons.

Disclaimers

The Website and its content are provided on an as available and as is basis to the extent permitted by applicable law. ACSAIR does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or compatibility with every device or browser.

Educational content is provided for learning purposes and does not constitute legal, medical, financial or professional advice. Users remain responsible for how they apply course information in practice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ACSAIR shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, the Website, challenge pages, or course materials.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud, willful misconduct, or death/personal injury caused by negligence where required by law.

Indemnity

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless ACSAIR, its officers, employees, contractors and affiliates against claims, losses, liabilities and expenses arising from the user’s breach of these Terms, misuse of the Website, or violation of applicable law, to the extent permitted by law.

Changes to These Terms

ACSAIR may update these Website Terms from time to time. The latest version will be posted on the Website with the updated date. Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of The Republic of Uganda, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protections that may apply in a participant’s place of residence. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the Republic of Uganda, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Contact

For questions about the Website Terms, contact: academy@acsair.org.