Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Ayiti Sitwayen website (ayitisitwayen.org), you accept these terms. If you disagree, please do not use the site.

2. Mission and Purpose

Ayiti Sitwayen is a non-profit research and action project aimed at strengthening civic engagement in Haiti. Our objectives:

• Conduct academic research on social media technology for civic engagement
• Encourage active citizen participation
• Develop tools and data for civil society organizations
• Promote transparency and accountability in governance

3. Use of Site

You agree to:

• Not provide false or misleading information
• Not use the site for illegal activities
• Not attempt to hack or damage our systems
• Respect the rights of other users

4. Intellectual Property

Content on this site (text, images, logo) is the property of Ayiti Sitwayen or our licensed partners.

• Permitted use: Share educational and non-commercial material with attribution
• Prohibited use: Modification, resale, or commercial use without permission

5. Research and Data

Our social media research:

• Complies with academic research ethics
• Respects social media platform Terms of Service
• Uses only public data
• Protects research participant anonymity

6. External Links

Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Ayiti Sitwayen provides information "as is" without warranty. We are not responsible for:

• Errors or omissions in content
• Losses resulting from use or inability to use the site
• Interruptions or technical errors

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ayiti Sitwayen is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new date.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Haiti. Any disputes will be resolved in Haitian courts.

11. Severability

If any provision of these terms becomes invalid, the other provisions remain in force.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these terms:

Email: legal@ayitisitwayen.org
Address: Ayiti Sitwayen, Haiti