End User Agreement

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY (KNU) END-USER AGREEMENT FOR KNUSPACE

Version 1.0

This EndUser Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Kwame Nkrumah University ("KNU") and the individual or entity ("User") accessing or using the KNUSpace digital repository ("Service") available at knuspace.nkrumah.edu.zm. By accessing or using the Service, the User agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

1. Definitions
DSpace Software: An opensource software platform used by KNU for managing, archiving, and providing access to digital content in KNUSpace.
KNUSpace: The digital repository of Kwame Nkrumah University, hosted and managed using DSpace Software.
User: Any individual or entity accessing or using KNUSpace.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using KNUSpace, the User agrees to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. If the User does not agree to these terms, they must not use KNUSpace.

3. Access and Use
The Service is provided for academic, research, and educational purposes.
Users may access, download, and use content available on KNUSpace for personal, noncommercial use unless otherwise specified by the content provider.
Users agree not to misuse the Service, including but not limited to unauthorized access, distribution, or alteration of the content.

4. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of KNUSpace complies with all applicable laws and university policies.
Users must not upload or share content that violates copyright, intellectual property rights, or any other legal rights of others.
Users must not use the Service to transmit or store malicious software, viruses, or other harmful components.

5. Content Submission
By submitting content to KNUSpace, the User grants KNU a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the content for the purposes of the Service.
The User warrants that they have the right to submit the content and that it does not infringe upon any third-party rights.

6. Privacy and Data Protection
KNU is committed to protecting the privacy of Users. Personal information collected through KNUSpace will be handled in accordance with the university's privacy policy.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for any activities conducted under their account.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
KNU does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall KNU be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Service, even if KNU has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Termination
KNU reserves the right to suspend or terminate a User's access to KNUSpace at any time, without notice, for violation of this Agreement or for any other reason deemed necessary by KNU.
Upon termination, the User must immediately cease all use of the Service.

10. Amendments
KNU reserves the right to modify or amend this Agreement at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes through appropriate means. Continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Usage of Dspace software, the General Data Protection Regulation and the Zambian Data Protection act of 2021, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, please contact:
Kwame Nkrumah University
dspace@nkrumah.edu.zm
library@nkrumah.edu.zm