Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Open Digital Sovereignty Initiative (ODSI). By accessing or using our website (opendigitalsovereignty.org) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Definitions

• "ODSI," "we," "us," or "our" refers to the Open Digital Sovereignty Initiative
• "Website" refers to opendigitalsovereignty.org
• "Services" refers to our directory, project submission system, educational resources, and community features
• "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing our Website or Services
• "Project" refers to any open source project submitted to our directory

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Website or Services.

3. Description of Services

ODSI provides the following services:

• Maintain and curate a directory of African open source projects
• Facilitate project submissions and listings
• Provide educational resources on digital sovereignty
• Advocate for open source policies in Africa
• Connect developers, policymakers, and institutions

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time without notice.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Use the Services only for lawful purposes
• Not engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
• Not use automated systems or bots without our permission

5. Project Submissions

By submitting a project to our directory:

• You represent that you have the authority to submit the project
• You warrant that the project information is accurate and complete
• You grant ODSI a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and promote the project
• You acknowledge that projects are subject to review before publication
• You accept that ODSI may reject or remove projects at its discretion
• You confirm the project aligns with open source principles

All approved project information becomes publicly visible on our directory.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

ODSI Content:

All content on our Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to ODSI and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

User-Submitted Content:

You retain all intellectual property rights to the projects you submit. By submitting a project, you grant ODSI a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display, promote, and distribute information about your project through our Services.

Open Source Licenses:

Projects listed in our directory are governed by their respective open source licenses. ODSI does not claim ownership over submitted projects or alter their licensing terms.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We use GoatCounter, an open source, privacy-first analytics platform that respects user privacy and minimizes data collection.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
• OUR WEBSITE WILL BE SECURE OR FREE FROM VIRUSES
• THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE
• THE QUALITY OF ANY LISTED PROJECTS MEETS YOUR EXPECTATIONS

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ODSI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES
• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES
• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ODSI, its founders, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our Services

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users, ODSI, or third parties
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Fraudulent or abusive behavior

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in The Gambia.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using our Services.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ODSI regarding our Services and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: legal@opendigitalsovereignty.org

Address: Open Digital Sovereignty Initiative, Gambia Office, The Gambia