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    Terms of Use for The ECOWAS Rice Observatory (ERO) Website

    1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using the ECOWAS Rice Observatory (ERO) website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined herein. If you do not accept these terms, do not use the ERO website.

    2. Description of Service The ERO provides users with access to a rich collection of resources, including various communication tools, databases, articles, and reports related to the rice industry within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region.

    3. Privacy Policy Your use of the ERO website signifies your consent to our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and sharing of personal information.

    4. Intellectual Property Rights 4.1 Ownership All materials on the ERO website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and data compilations, are the property of ERO or its content suppliers and are protected by intellectual property laws. 4.2 Use of Material Except as explicitly allowed by these terms, you may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any material obtained from the ERO website.

    5. User Conduct Users are prohibited from using the ERO website to: • Transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy. • Harm or attempt to harm minors in any way. • Impersonate any person or entity, including ERO staff, or misrepresent their affiliation with a person or entity. • Engage in spamming, flooding, or other disruptive activities.

    6. Disclaimers 6.1 Information Accuracy ERO makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the website content. 6.2 Website Availability ERO does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website and may temporarily shut down the website for maintenance or updates without notice.

    7. Limitation of Liability In no event shall ERO, its affiliates, or any of their respective employees, agents, or providers be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use or inability to use the ERO website or the content.

    8. Modifications to Terms of Use ERO reserves the right to make changes to the Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the ERO website after changes means you agree to the new terms.

    9. Governing Law These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which ERO is situated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

    10. Contact Information Should you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please

      • contact us at info@ecowap.rice.ecowas.int