Terms

1.Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the RIIS website located at https://enablinginnovation.africa/ (the “Website”) and any services, content, or resources made available through it. By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately. RIIS reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2.About RIIS

RIIS – Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability – is a management and development consulting firm operating across Africa. We provide services in strategy, innovation management, data science, and research to governments, agencies, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors.

RIIS is incorporated and operates in the Republic of South Africa. Our registered office is located at 20 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg.

3.Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Transmitting unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any associated databases
• Uploading or transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scraping, harvesting, or extracting data from the Website without prior written consent from RIIS
• Reproducing, duplicating, or re-selling any part of the Website in violation of these Terms
• Using the Website in any manner that may impair its performance or availability

4.Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, reports, articles, and software, is the exclusive property of RIIS or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable South African and international intellectual property laws.

You may access and view content for your personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, or otherwise used without the express written consent of RIIS. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

The RIIS name, logo, and associated brand elements are trademarks of RIIS. Nothing on this Website grants any licence or right to use them without prior written approval.

5.Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for informational purposes. RIIS does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party site. You access such sites at your own risk.

6.Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. RIIS makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content on the Website
• The uninterrupted or error-free availability of the Website
• The absence of viruses or other harmful components
• The suitability of any content for a particular purpose

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, RIIS disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7.Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RIIS, its directors, employees, partners, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content, even if RIIS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Terms limits RIIS’s liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

8.Professional Advice Disclaimer

Content published on the Website, including articles, reports, and insights, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal, financial, business, or technical advice. You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on information obtained from this Website.

9.Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

 

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