These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to your use of www.conservecongo.org and any associated platforms, digital services, subdomains, or mobile applications operated by Conserv Congo (collectively referred to as the “Site”). These Terms do not override any specific agreements you may enter into with Conserv Congo for programs, partnerships, donations, or other collaborative efforts.

1. Ownership and Usage

All content available on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, videos, documents, and digital downloads (“Site Materials”), is the property of Conserv Congo or its content contributors and is protected under Congolese and international intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print Site Materials for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not modify the content or remove any proprietary notices.

Any commercial use, redistribution, reproduction, public display, or derivative works based on the Site or its content is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Conserv Congo.

2. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and use your personal data.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes.

• Interfere with or disrupt the Site, its servers, or networks.

• Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site.

• Upload or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or infringes on others’ rights.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time if you violate these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that any content on the Site infringes on your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us at:
Email: legal@conservecongo.org
Subject: Intellectual Property Concern

Include:

• A description of the copyrighted material.

• Where it appears on our site.

• Your contact information.

• A declaration that the use is unauthorized and you are the rights holder or are authorized to act on their behalf.

5. External Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites. Conserv Congo does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content or practices. Accessing such third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

6. Linking to Conserv Congo

You may link to our Site only with our prior written permission. Your link must not misrepresent our organization, imply any sponsorship or endorsement, or include harmful or unlawful content. We reserve the right to revoke linking permission at any time.

7. Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WHILE CONSERV CONGO ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND UPDATED INFORMATION, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SITE IS ERROR-FREE, COMPLETE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

Conserv Congo shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

9. Feedback and Submissions

Any feedback, suggestions, or other communications submitted to Conserv Congo through the Site become our exclusive property. We may use and disseminate such submissions for any purpose without compensation or attribution.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located within the DRC.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update or revise these Terms at any time without notice. The revised version will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.