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Terms of Use

Wiki in Africa

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wiki in Africa. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our platforms, tools, databases, training materials, and services (collectively referred to as “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Services.

2. Purpose of the Platform

Wiki in Africa is an open knowledge organization dedicated to supporting Wikimedia projects, capacity building, digital skills development, and the promotion of African knowledge on free and open platforms.

Our resources are designed for education, research, community development, and non-commercial knowledge-sharing.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Use the platform only for lawful and ethical purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights and licensing terms
• Avoid uploading harmful, misleading, or illegal content
• Respect other users and contributors
• Not attempt to disrupt, hack, or misuse the platform

4. Content and Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, content created by Wiki in Africa is shared under open licenses such as Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA).

Some third-party content may be subject to separate licensing terms, which users must respect.

5. Data and Privacy

We may collect limited user data necessary for:

• Improving services
• Monitoring usage
• Supporting training and community activities

We do not sell personal data. Any data handling will comply with applicable data protection standards.

6. Wikibase and Structured Data Use

If using Wikibase-based services:

• Data may be structured, reused, and queried for educational and research purposes
• Users must ensure data accuracy when contributing
• Misuse of data or manipulation of records is prohibited

7. External Links

Our Services may contain links to external websites. Wiki in Africa is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.

8. Disclaimer

All services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Wiki in Africa does not guarantee that services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or fully secure.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

10. Contact

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Wiki in Africa

Email: shefiu@wikiinafrica.org Website: www.wikiinafrica.org

Last updated: 12 June 2026