These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website available at revise.africa and any sub-pages, products, events, or services that reference these Terms (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
“Revise,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Revise Africa entity operating the Site. “You” and “your” refer to the visitor, user, or organization accessing the Site.
1) Eligibility & Accounts
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts under Kenyan law to use the Site.
If you create an account, you must provide accurate information and keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for all activities under your account.
2) Use of the Site
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You must not: (a) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems; (b) introduce malware; (c) scrape, crawl, or harvest data except as permitted by a written agreement; (d) interfere with the Site’s operation; or (e) infringe intellectual property or privacy rights.
3) Content & Intellectual Property
The Site and all content on it (text, graphics, logos, trademarks, videos, code, and other materials) are owned by Revise or our licensors and are protected by applicable IP laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works from the Site or its content unless expressly permitted in writing.
If you submit content (e.g., applications, comments, logos, pitch materials), you grant Revise a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, use, display, and reproduce that content solely to operate the Site and related programs. You represent you have all rights necessary for such submission and license.
4) Programs, Events & Third-Party Links
The Site may list programs (e.g., founder support, investment readiness), events, or challenges. Each may have additional terms—by applying or participating you agree to those program terms.
We may link to third-party sites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, terms, or privacy practices. Access at your own risk.
5) No Investment, Legal, or Financial Advice
Content on the Site is for general information only. Nothing on the Site constitutes investment, legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, a solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell securities or financial instruments. Any potential funding or commercial engagement is subject to separate due-diligence and definitive written agreements.
6) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, measure performance, and—where applicable—enable personalization and marketing.
Consent. Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be set with your consent via our cookie banner/preferences center, in line with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 and subsidiary regulations. You can change or withdraw consent at any time through the cookie settings. Non-essential cookies will not be set unless and until you consent. kentrade.go.ke+1
Categories.
Strictly Necessary: enable core functionality (security, network management).
Performance/Analytics: help us understand usage (e.g., page views, errors).
Functionality: remember preferences.
Advertising: deliver and measure ads (where used).
Third Parties. Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., analytics providers). Please review their notices for details.
7) Data Privacy (Kenya & Africa Context)
Controller. Revise determines the purposes and means of processing personal data collected via the Site and acts as a data controller under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 (“DPA”). We may also act as a data processor for partners where we process data on their instructions. Kenya Law
What We Collect. We may collect: identity data, contact details, account credentials, transactional data, usage/technical data (including via cookies), application data for programs/events, and communications you send us.
Lawful Bases. We process personal data based on consent, performance of a contract (e.g., application handling), compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests (e.g., securing and improving the Site). See our separate Privacy Notice for full details.
Your Rights. Under the DPA and General Regulations you may have rights to: be informed, access, correction/rectification, deletion/erasure, objection, restriction (in defined cases), data portability (where applicable), and to withdraw consent without affecting prior lawful processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). We will respond within timeframes set by Kenyan regulations. odpc.go.ke+1
Cross-Border Transfers. Where we transfer personal data outside Kenya, we will do so in accordance with the DPA and applicable regulations (e.g., adequacy, appropriate safeguards, contractual clauses). DataGuidance
Security. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Registration. If and where required by law, we will register as a data controller/processor with the ODPC. odpc.go.ke+1
Africa-Wide Operations. If we operate or hold events elsewhere in Africa, we will respect applicable local data protection rules (e.g., where adopted in line with the AU’s Malabo Convention) alongside Kenyan law. odpc.go.ke
For details on categories, purposes, retention, data sharing, and contact information, please refer to our Privacy Notice (linked in the Site footer).
8) User Conduct & Community Standards
You agree not to use the Site to:
post unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, or infringing material;
harass, abuse, or harm others;
collect personal data from the Site without authority;
bypass access controls or probe vulnerabilities; or
violate any applicable law, including Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. Kenya Law
9) Submissions & Feedback
If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without restriction or obligation to you.
10) Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
11) Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Revise will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or lost profits/revenues, arising out of or related to your use of the Site. Our aggregate liability for any claim will not exceed the amount (if any) you paid us to use the Site in the 3 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
12) Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Revise, our affiliates, and our respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
13) Changes to the Site or Terms
We may update the Site and these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
14) Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law, or to protect the Site or other users.
15) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia, and, where applicable, directly applicable European Union law, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Jurisdiction. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Estonia, with primary venue in Tallinn (or the competent Estonian court having jurisdiction).
Optional Arbitration. By written agreement, disputes may be referred to confidential arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seat of arbitration is Tallinn, Estonia, and the language is English.
16) Compliance With E-Transactions
You acknowledge electronic records, consents, and signatures are valid and enforceable under Kenyan law (Kenya Information and Communications Act and related regulations). Kenya Law+1
17) Notices
We may provide notices by posting on the Site, emailing the address associated with your account, or other reasonable means. You should send legal notices to the contact listed in our Privacy Notice.
18) Severability; Waiver; Assignment
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
19) Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with program-specific terms and our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of the Site and supersede prior agreements or understandings on this subject.