Important Notice

By creating an account or using UITA Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Read Terms Carefully

1Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the UITA Platform website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.

Key Points:
  • By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms
  • If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service
  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time
  • Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance

2Eligibility

You must meet the following criteria to use the Service:

Allowed Users
  • Currently enrolled university students in Uganda
  • University faculty and staff members
  • Industry professionals as mentors
  • Partner organizations and companies
  • Alumni of Ugandan universities
Prohibited Users
  • Individuals under 18 years of age
  • Users not affiliated with Ugandan universities
  • Individuals using false academic credentials
  • Previously banned users
  • Commercial entities without partnership

3Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account.

Account Requirements:
Accurate Information
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
University Email
You must use your official university email address for verification.
Password Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
Account Activity
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Single Account
You may only maintain one active account unless authorized.
Notification
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4User Content

"User Content" refers to any content you post, upload, share, store, or otherwise provide through the Service, including projects, comments, messages, and profile information.

Ownership Rights:

You retain ownership of your User Content. By posting User Content, you grant UITA Platform a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

Content Standards:

All User Content must comply with the following standards:

  • Academic Integrity: Projects must be your original work or properly cited
  • Respectful Communication: No harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
  • Professional Conduct: Maintain professional and respectful interactions
  • Accuracy: Provide accurate information about your skills and projects
  • No Misrepresentation: Do not falsely represent your qualifications

5Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Academic Violations
  • Plagiarism or academic dishonesty
  • Submitting others' work as your own
  • Falsifying academic credentials
  • Cheating in competitions or hackathons
Security Violations
  • Hacking or attempting to breach security
  • Using automated systems to access the Service
  • Distributing malware or viruses
  • Attempting to disrupt the Service
Behavioral Violations
  • Harassment or bullying of other users
  • Posting inappropriate content
  • Spamming or commercial solicitation
  • Impersonating others
Legal Violations
  • Violating intellectual property rights
  • Posting illegal content
  • Engaging in fraudulent activities
  • Violating export control laws

6Intellectual Property

Platform IP

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by UITA Platform and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

This includes:

  • Platform design and interface
  • Proprietary algorithms
  • Trademarks and logos
  • Documentation and materials
Your IP

You retain ownership of the projects and content you create through the Service. However, by submitting content, you grant UITA Platform a license to display and share your content within the platform.

You maintain:

  • Ownership of your projects
  • Copyright to your original work
  • Right to remove your content
  • Control over your intellectual property

7Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon Termination:
  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • We may delete or disable your account and all related information
  • You will not be able to retrieve content from your account
  • Certain provisions will survive termination (see Section 10)

8Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. UITA PLATFORM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICE.

Specifically, we do not warrant that:
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any products, services, information, or other material will meet your expectations
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

9Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL UITA PLATFORM, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Maximum Liability:

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid to UITA Platform in the last twelve (12) months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

10Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Service shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in Kampala, Uganda.

Language

These Terms were originally written in English. We may translate these Terms into other languages. In the event of a conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall control.

Questions About These Terms?

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

Address

Innovation Hub
Kampala, Uganda

Phone

+256 754131729