Effective Date: June 30, 2023

Welcome to the Sierra Leoneans in Technology (SLinT) Website. This Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement”) governs your use of the SLinT Website and outlines the terms and conditions that apply to your membership and access to the website. By accessing or using the SLinT Website, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. Please read this Agreement carefully before proceeding.

Membership Eligibility

1.1 You must be at least 16 years old to become a member of the SLinT.

1.2 Membership is available to individuals, students, and corporate entities as specified in the membership options.

User Responsibilities

2.1 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your membership account and password.

2.2 You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process.

2.3 You are solely responsible for any activity conducted under your membership account.

Content Usage

3.1 All content on the SLinT Membership Website, including text, graphics, images, and materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.

3.2 You may access and use the content for personal and non-commercial purposes within the scope of your membership.

3.3 You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content from the SLinT Website without prior written consent.

Code of Conduct

4.1 You agree to abide by the SLinT Code of Conduct, which promotes a respectful and inclusive community.

4.2 You shall not engage in any activity that may infringe upon the rights of others or disrupt the operation of the website.

Privacy and Data Protection

5.1 SLinT collects and processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

5.2 By using the SLinT Membership Website, you consent to collecting, storing, and processing your personal information.

Termination

6.1 SLinT reserves the right to terminate or suspend your membership at any time without prior notice.

6.2 You may terminate your membership by following the instructions provided on the website.

Limitation of Liability

7.1 SLinT shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website.

7.2 SLinT does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the website.

Amendments

8.1 SLinT reserves the right to modify or amend this Agreement at any time.

8.2 Any changes to the Agreement will be effective upon posting on the SLinT Website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and Sierra Leone.

9.2 Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States and Sierra Leone courts.

By accessing or using the SLinT Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement.

If you do not agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, please refrain from accessing or using the SLinT website.

Miscellaneous

These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship was created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the Site. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Use and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Use.