Terms and Conditions
Last updated: February 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Makerere University Model Platform ("Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on the Makerere University Model Platform for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Platform
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
3. Disclaimer
The materials on the Makerere University Model Platform are provided on an 'as is' basis. Makerere University makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
4. Limitations
In no event shall Makerere University or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Makerere University Model Platform, even if authorized representatives have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
5. Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on the Makerere University Model Platform could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Makerere University does not warrant that any of the materials on our Platform are accurate, complete, or current. Makerere University may make changes to the materials contained on our Platform at any time without notice.
6. Materials and Content
You acknowledge that all AI models, datasets, code, and documentation ("Content") available on the Platform are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
By uploading or sharing Content on the Platform, you grant Makerere University a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display such Content for educational and research purposes.
7. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials
- Ensuring that Content they upload does not infringe on third-party rights
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Using the Platform ethical manner
8. Modifications
Makerere University may revise these terms of service for our Platform at any time without notice. By using this Platform, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.
9. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at the email address provided on our platform.