The Southern African Regional Office Of Astronomy for Development

Terms and Conditions for SAROAD

Effective Date: 23/07/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Southern African Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (SAROAD) website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you disagree, refrain from using the Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content (text, images, data, logos, and research materials) is owned by SAROAD or its partners and protected under international copyright laws.
  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of content requires written permission from SAROAD.

3. Permitted Use

The Site is intended for:

  • Educational and research purposes.
  • Non-commercial dissemination of astronomy-related knowledge.
  • Collaboration with accredited institutions.

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

  • Use the Site for illegal or harmful purposes.
  • Scrape, mine, or exploit data without permission.
  • Misrepresent SAROAD’s work or impersonate affiliated entities.

5. User-Generated Content

  • By submitting content (e.g., research, comments), you grant SAROAD a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and share it for educational purposes.
  • You confirm the content is original and does not violate third-party rights.

6. Disclaimer of Liability

  • SAROAD provides content “as is” and is not liable for:
    • Inaccuracies in astronomical data or research.
    • Damages from Site use (e.g., technical errors, outdated information).
  • Always verify critical data with primary sources.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to external websites (e.g., research papers, partner organizations). SAROAD is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Termination

SAROAD reserves the right to block access to users who violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of ZAMBIA. Disputes will be resolved in The High Court.

10. Updates to Terms

SAROAD may revise these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Information

For questions or permissions, contact:
Email: saroadnode@gmail.com
Address: The Copperbelt University,
Jambo Drive, Riverside,
P.o.Box 21692,
Kitwe, ZAMBIA