Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the official website of the West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the WARIMA website.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
- About WARIMA
WARIMA is a professional association committed to advancing research and innovation management across West Africa through capacity building, collaboration, policy engagement, and knowledge exchange.
The website provides information about WARIMA’s activities, conferences, events, membership, publications, and related initiatives.
- Use of the Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe the rights of WARIMA or third parties
- Disrupt or interfere with the security or functionality of the Website
- Transmit harmful, misleading, or malicious content
WARIMA reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where misuse is identified.
- Intellectual Property
All content on the website, including text, logos, graphics, documents, images, and materials, is the property of WARIMA or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and download materials for personal, academic, or non-commercial use, provided proper attribution is given.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written consent from WARIMA.
- Membership and Event Registration
Where applicable, users may apply for WARIMA membership or register for events and conferences through the website.
By submitting information:
- You confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete
- You agree to comply with any additional terms related to membership or specific events
- WARIMA reserves the right to accept, reject, or revoke membership or event participation at its discretion
- Communications
By providing your contact details, you consent to receive communications from WARIMA relating to:
- Conferences, workshops, and events
- Membership updates
- Publications, newsletters, and announcements
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
- Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only.
WARIMA does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
WARIMA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- Accuracy or completeness of information
- Continuous or error-free access to the Website
- Suitability of content for any specific purpose
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, WARIMA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the website
- Reliance on information provided on the Website
- Errors, interruptions, or security breaches
- Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by the WARIMA Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected. By using the Website, you consent to such processing.
- Changes to the Terms and Conditions
WARIMA reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
WARIMA Secretariat
Email: warimaoffice@gmail.com
Website: warima.org