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Terms of Service

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Draft Document — Not Yet Legally Reviewed

This is a working draft. It has not been reviewed by a licensed attorney. The Director should consult a lawyer before relying on these terms. This content is provided as a starting point and may not comply with all applicable Sierra Leonean laws.

Welcome to the website of Rogbaneh Institute of Information and Communication Technology (“RIICT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at riict.edu.sl and any related services provided by RIICT.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

Section 1

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Section 2

Use of the Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, servers, or databases
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers connected to the website
  • Use the website to transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated systems to access the website without our permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
Section 3

Admissions and Enrollment

Application for enrollment in RIICT programs is subject to our admissions policies and procedures. By submitting an application, you agree that:

  • All information provided in your application is true, complete, and accurate
  • You will provide any additional documentation requested during the admissions process
  • Acceptance into a program is at the sole discretion of RIICT and does not guarantee completion
  • You will abide by all institutional policies, codes of conduct, and academic standards
  • RIICT reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if misrepresentation is discovered
Section 4

Fees and Payment

Fees for our programs and services are as stated on the website at the time of enrollment. By enrolling in a program or using our services, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees in full and on time
  • Understand that fees are generally non-refundable once a program has commenced
  • Be responsible for any bank charges or transfer fees associated with payments
  • Accept that RIICT may adjust fees for future enrollment periods with reasonable notice

Donation payments are processed securely. All donations are final and non-refundable unless required by law.

Section 5

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, and software, is the property of RIICT or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent. Course materials provided to students are for personal educational use only and may not be shared or redistributed.

Section 6

User Responsibilities

As a user of our website and services, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Ensuring that your use of the website complies with all applicable laws
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information when creating an account or submitting forms
  • Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
Section 7

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RIICT shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or our services.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall not exceed the amount of fees paid by you to RIICT in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Section 8

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Sierra Leone, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Sierra Leone.

Section 9

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice via our website or email.

Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of the website.

Section 10

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Rogbaneh Institute of Information and Communication Technology

86 Rogbaneh Road, Makeni, Sierra Leone

Email: rogbanehinstituteict@gmail.com

Phone: +232 77 463 419