TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: [23 July 2026]
Last Updated: [23 July 2026]
Welcome to the official website of the African Academy for Climate & Innovation (AACI).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the AACI website, including aaci. international, and any content, services, programs, applications, resources, or features made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. ABOUT AACI
The African Academy for Climate & Innovation (AACI) is an organization dedicated to advancing climate action, innovation, education, research, sustainability, capacity building, and the development of solutions for a more resilient and sustainable Africa.
In these Terms of Use, “AACI”, “we, “us”, and “our” refer to the African Academy for Climate & Innovation.
“You” and “your” refer to any person or organization accessing or using the AACI website.
2. ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree to use the AACI website only for lawful purposes.
You must not use the website to:
1. Violate any applicable law or regulation;
2. Infringe the rights of AACI or any third party;
3. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
4. Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful software;
5. Interfere with the operation, security, or performance of the website;
6. Impersonate another person or organization;
7. Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
8. Distribute spam or unauthorized promotional material;
9. Collect information about other users without authorization; or
10. Use AACI content for unlawful or unauthorized commercial purposes.
AACI reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.
3. WEBSITE CONTENT
The AACI website may contain information relating to:
- Climate change;
- Innovation;
- Sustainability;
- Education and training;
- Research;
- Publications;
- Events;
- Programs and initiatives;
- Partnerships;
- Opportunities; and
- Other AACI activities.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on the website is accurate and up to date. However, AACI does not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.
AACI may update, modify, remove, or change website content at any time without prior notice.
4. EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
Information provided through the AACI website, publications, programs, courses, resources, and other materials is generally provided for educational and informational purposes.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, such information should not be considered professional legal, financial, medical, investment, engineering, environmental, or other specialized professional advice.
You should obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on the AACI website, unless otherwise stated, belongs to AACI or is used with permission.
This includes:
- AACI's name and logo;
- Text;
- Articles;
- Reports;
- Publications;
- Photographs;
- Videos;
- Graphics;
- Designs;
- Educational materials;
- Research materials; and
- Other original content.
This content may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and use website content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes, unless otherwise permitted.
You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, or commercially exploit AACI content without prior written permission.
6. USER SUBMISSIONS
Some areas of the website may allow users to submit information, applications, feedback, comments, project ideas, photographs, documents, or other content.
You are responsible for ensuring that anything you submit:
- Is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
- Does not violate any law;
- Does not infringe the rights of another person or organization;
- Does not contain malicious software; and
- Does not contain unlawful, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, or harmful material.
By submitting content to AACI, you grant AACI permission to use, reproduce, display, adapt, and distribute that content for legitimate organizational, educational, research, communication, and promotional purposes, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
7. PROGRAMS, COURSES, EVENTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
AACI may offer or promote programs, courses, training, events, fellowships, memberships, research opportunities, competitions, partnerships, and other initiatives.
Each opportunity may have its own:
- Eligibility requirements;
- Application procedures;
- Deadlines;
- Fees;
- Participation rules;
- Cancellation policies; and
- Additional terms.
AACI reserves the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel any program, event, opportunity, or service where reasonably necessary.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The AACI website may contain links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties.
These links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes.
AACI does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.
9. PRIVACY
Your use of the AACI website may involve the collection and processing of personal information.
AACI's collection and use of personal information is governed by the AACI Privacy Policy.
By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy and applicable law.
10. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
AACI will make reasonable efforts to maintain the availability of the website.
However, we do not guarantee that the website will:
- Always be available;
- Operate without interruption;
- Be free from errors;
- Be compatible with every device or browser; or
- Be completely free from viruses or security vulnerabilities.
AACI may temporarily suspend access to the website for maintenance, upgrades, security, or other operational reasons.
11. DISCLAIMER
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the AACI website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
AACI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of all website content or services.
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AACI and its directors, officers, employees, representatives, partners, affiliates, and service providers shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from or connected with:
- Your use of or inability to use the website;
- Reliance on information provided through the website;
- Website interruptions or technical failures;
- Unauthorized access or security incidents;
- Third-party websites or services; or
- Any other matter relating to your use of the website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AACI, its directors, officers, employees, representatives, partners, affiliates, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your misuse of the website;
- Your violation of applicable law; or
- Your infringement of the rights of another person or organization.
14. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
AACI may suspend or terminate your access to the website, without prior notice, where reasonably necessary, if you:
1. Violate these Terms;
2. Engage in unlawful or harmful activity;
3. Create a security risk;
4. Misuse AACI services or content; or
5. Engage in conduct that may harm AACI, its users, partners, or the public.
15. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
AACI may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
16. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the applicable courts and legal processes of the Exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria, unless otherwise required by law.
17. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
18. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the official AACI contact channels.
African Academy for Climate & Innovation (AACI)
Website: aaci.international
Email: [info@aaci.international]
Last Updated: [23 JULY 2026]
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