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Terms of Use

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the AWeCCA website, including all content, features, and services (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

User Accounts

To access certain features of our Site, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account.
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

AWeCCA reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Use or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Use of Our Services

You agree to use our Site and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other user accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code that could damage the operation of the Site.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Post or transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or spam.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by AWeCCA, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent.

Trademarks

The AWeCCA name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of AWeCCA or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

User Contributions

Our Site may contain interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content. Any content you post to the Site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By posting content, you grant AWeCCA and its affiliates a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you post and that your content does not violate these Terms of Use or any applicable law. AWeCCA reserves the right to remove any content for any reason at our sole discretion.

E-Learning and Course Content

All course materials, videos, quizzes, and other educational content provided through our E-Learning platform are for your personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may not:

  • Share your account credentials with others to provide access to course content.
  • Download, copy, or distribute course materials except for your personal use.
  • Offer any AWeCCA course for resale or commercial purposes.
  • Create derivative works based on our course content without permission.

AWeCCA reserves the right to revoke access to course content or certificates if we determine that you have violated these terms.

Certificates and Credentials

Certificates issued through our E-Learning platform are provided to verify completion of course requirements. While we strive to maintain the integrity of our certification process, certificates are provided "as is" and AWeCCA makes no representations regarding how third parties may view or accept these credentials.

You agree not to alter, falsify, or misrepresent any certificate or credential obtained from AWeCCA. Misuse of certificates may result in revocation and legal action.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AWeCCA. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that AWeCCA shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of such third-party sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. AWeCCA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

AWeCCA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AWeCCA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF AWeCCA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AWeCCA, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Kampala, Uganda, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Termination

AWeCCA may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users of the Site, us, or third parties, or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@AWeCCA.org
  • Phone: +256 757 044 700
  • Address: Makerere University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kampala, Uganda