Terms of Service
Effective Date: 2025-06-07, 10:25:00
Last Updated: 2025-06-07, 10:25:00
Welcome to Afro Industrial Institute (“Afro Industrial,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, online educational platform, community services, and e-commerce store (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to comply with these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.
1. Who We Are
Afro Industrial Institute is a community-based organization empowering Africans and the African diaspora through education in African history, industrial innovation, and cultural design, including a curated online store.
2. Your Responsibilities
When using our Services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
- Use the Services only for lawful purposes.
- Respect the community, intellectual property, and posted rules.
- Not misuse or interfere with our Services (e.g., through hacking, automated scraping, or misrepresentation).
3. Accounts and Access
To access courses, forums, or shop features, you may need to create an account.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Any activity that occurs under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, designs, logos, educational materials, and digital assets on the site are the property of Afro Industrial Institute or our partners, unless otherwise stated.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute materials without written permission.
- Use our name or branding without authorization.
5. Educational Offerings
Courses and educational materials are for personal and non-commercial use unless otherwise licensed. Afro Industrial Institute does not guarantee certification or employment outcomes.
We reserve the right to change or discontinue any educational content at any time.
6. Product Orders
All orders placed through our store are subject to:
- Product availability
- Accurate pricing and product descriptions
- Final approval by Afro Industrial Institute
We may refuse or cancel orders for any reason, including limitations on quantities available or errors in pricing.
Please see our Shipping and Return Policy for more information.
7. Payments and Security
Payments are processed via secure third-party services. By making a purchase, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount.
We do not store your credit/debit card information.
8. Community Guidelines
We provide forums and community features to encourage cultural exchange and collaboration. By participating, you agree to:
- Respect others and avoid hate speech, discrimination, or abuse
- Not share inappropriate, illegal, or harmful content
Violating community standards may result in temporary or permanent removal from our platforms.
9. Limitation of Liability
Afro Industrial Institute is not liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
- Website downtime, technical issues, or user errors
Use of our Services is at your own risk.
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your Country/State] and resolved through local courts unless otherwise agreed in writing.
11. Modifications to the Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Information
For any questions about these Terms or your rights, contact:
Afro Industrial Institute
📧 Email: [your email]
📍 Address: [your address, optional]
📞 Phone: [your number, optional]