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Terms and Conditions

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1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in any afrAIca collaboration initiative, including but not limited to the Data Scientist Affiliate Program, Technology Partner Program, Consulting Partner Program, and any related onboarding or engagement pathways (“Programs”).

By applying to or participating in any afrAIca Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Participation is voluntary and does not constitute employment, partnership, or legal representation unless separately and explicitly agreed in writing.

2. Eligibility

To participate in any afrAIca Program, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Submit accurate and truthful information
  • Possess the relevant skills or organisational capabilities stated in the application
  • Not be restricted by employer or contractual obligations from participating

afrAIca reserves the right to accept, decline, or remove applicants at its discretion.

3. Nature of Collaboration

Participation in an afrAIca Program:

  • Does not create an employment relationship
  • Does not establish a legal partnership or joint venture
  • Does not guarantee project allocations, revenue, or ongoing work
  • Allows afrAIca to evaluate suitability for engagements aligned with its mission

Any paid engagement—if applicable—will be governed by a separate written agreement (Statement of Work, Consulting Agreement, NDA, etc.).

4. Intellectual Property (IP)

Pre-existing IP

Any tools, models, methods, research, or intellectual property that participants bring into an engagement remain their own unless explicitly transferred in writing.

Project-created IP

Any deliverables created under a contracted afrAIca project will follow the IP terms specified in that project's contract.

Participants may not:

  • Claim ownership over afrAIca materials
  • Reproduce afrAIca’s proprietary models or infrastructure
  • Share client datasets, outputs, or research without permission

5. Confidentiality

Participants and partners may gain access to sensitive afrAIca or client information. You agree to:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Not disclose or misuse privileged information
  • Use such information solely for authorised afrAIca work
  • Comply with relevant privacy laws (POPIA, GDPR, etc.)

A formal NDA may be required prior to project assignment.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

Participants and partners must:

  • Handle data ethically and legally
  • Protect personal and confidential information
  • Avoid collecting or using data without proper rights or consent
  • Immediately report any data breach or security incident to afrAIca

7. Ethical & Professional Standards

afrAIca operates under a strong governance and ethical framework. All participants must:

  • Commit to responsible and transparent AI development
  • Avoid discrimination, bias manipulation, or harmful algorithmic practices
  • Ensure fairness, explainability, and context-aware design
  • Uphold human-centered and Africa-first innovation principles
  • Avoid behaviour that may harm afrAIca’s reputation or the communities we serve

afrAIca may remove participants who violate these principles.

8. Branding, Marketing, and Representation

Participants may not:

  • Use afrAIca’s name, logo, or branding without explicit written approval
  • Represent themselves as employees or legal agents of afrAIca
  • Publish project details or client information without afrAIca review

Approved partners may receive branding guidelines for compliant use.

9. Commercial Terms

Unless explicitly stated in a contract:

  • No financial compensation is guaranteed
  • No revenue share or commission is implied
  • Partners remain fully responsible for their own business activities

All financial arrangements require separate written agreements.

10. Termination of Participation

afrAIca reserves the right to suspend or terminate participation at any time, including for:

  • Misrepresentation or falsification of information
  • Breach of confidentiality
  • Ethical violations
  • Reputational risk
  • Non-compliance with these Terms
  • Misuse of afrAIca branding or intellectual property

Participants may also withdraw by written notice.

Termination does not waive afrAIca’s right to pursue damages or legal remedies.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law:

  • afrAIca is not liable for losses, damages, or claims arising from participation in any Program
  • afrAIca does not guarantee income, project allocation, or business outcomes
  • afrAIca’s total liability—if any—is limited to the amount paid under a signed contract (if applicable)

Participation is undertaken at your own discretion and risk.

12. Amendments

afrAIca may update these Terms occasionally. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

An updated copy will always be available on the afrAIca website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.

Final Statement

Participation in any afrAIca Program is built on trust, transparency, collaboration, and ethical AI development. By continuing, you agree to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and responsibility in the work we create together for Africa and the world.