These Terms govern your use of the NEIL Africa website and your participation in NEIL programs and events, including Campus Spark, Startup School, JFM, TTOaaS, and the annual NEIL Convening.
By accessing or using the NEIL Africa website (the "Site"), registering for or attending a NEIL program or event, or otherwise interacting with the Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders ("NEIL", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site or participate in NEIL activities.
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:
Where the Site collects information through registration or application forms (for example, Startup School enrolment or membership interest forms), you agree to provide accurate and current information.
NEIL and its representatives, partners, and appointed photographers/videographers may take photographs, video, and audio recordings at NEIL programs and events. By attending or participating in any NEIL event, you acknowledge that Media may be captured and you consent to being recorded, subject to the opt-out process described in Section 4.4.
You grant NEIL a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, and (unless withdrawn under Section 4.4) perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, and publish any Media in which you appear, for purposes including:
No fee, royalty, or other compensation is payable to you for this use.
Where practical, NEIL will credit Participants by name when using direct quotes or testimonials. If you would prefer to remain anonymous or be identified only by role or institution (e.g. "Student, University of Nairobi"), you may request this in writing using the contact details in Section 14.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded at a NEIL event, please inform event staff on arrival so reasonable accommodation can be made (for example, seating outside the primary camera coverage area). If Media of you has already been published and you would like it removed, contact us using the details in Section 14 and we will make reasonable efforts to remove it from Site and social media channels going forward. Please note that NEIL cannot recall material already distributed in print, shared by third parties, or archived by external platforms prior to your request.
Where a Participant is under 18 years of age, consent under this Section must be given by a parent or legal guardian before Media of that Participant is used. Event registration forms for programs open to secondary-school-aged participants will include a separate parental/guardian consent field.
All Content on the Site — including text, graphics, the NEIL logo, program names, and page layouts — is owned by or licensed to NEIL and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and share Site Content for personal, non-commercial purposes, but may not reproduce, modify, or redistribute it for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
Member University names and logos appear on the Site to indicate network membership and remain the property of their respective institutions.
If you submit testimonials, blog contributions, comments, or other material to NEIL (including through Google Forms used for membership or event registration), you grant NEIL a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish and edit that content for the purposes described in Section 4.2. You confirm that any content you submit is your own original work or that you have the right to share it.
Institutional membership (Foundational, Associate, or Full tiers) and Corporate partnership are subject to the fee structure published on the Membership page and to a separate signed membership or partnership agreement. Annual membership fees, once paid, are non-refundable except where otherwise agreed in writing. Membership tier benefits are reviewed periodically and may be updated with reasonable notice to current members.
The Site links to third-party services, including program microsites (e.g. startupschool.neilafrica.org) and third-party form providers (e.g. Google Forms) used for registration and membership interest. NEIL is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party sites. Your use of those services is subject to their own terms.
Personal information collected through this Site or during event registration is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. This includes information submitted through registration forms, membership interest forms, and newsletter sign-ups. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on what we collect and how it is used.
The Site and its Content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. NEIL does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free. Program outcomes described on the Site (such as pitch-readiness timelines or funding targets) reflect program design goals and are not guarantees of individual results.
To the fullest extent permitted by Kenyan law, NEIL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or participation in NEIL programs.
You agree to indemnify and hold NEIL, its staff, Member Universities, and partners harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nairobi, Kenya.
NEIL may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, legal requirements, or operations. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change accordingly. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, wish to exercise your rights under Section 4 (media consent), or have any other concern, please reach out via our Contact page or email us directly at info@neilafrica.org.
