Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 12/12/2024
1. Introduction
This Portal is dedicated to the community of actors involved in cybersecurity and cybercrime within the ECOWAS Community and Mauritania, including Ministries, Institutions, Agencies, and Centers. By accessing or using this Portal, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
2. Purpose of the Portal
The Portal serves as an informative and educational platform designed to support knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaboration among cybersecurity professionals, CSIRT/CERT/SOC teams, law enforcement officers, and justice actors such as judges and prosecutors. The information provided is intended for awareness, reference, and professional development purposes only.
3. Eligibility and Access
Access to the Portal is intended for professionals, institutions, and stakeholders involved in cybersecurity and cybercrime matters. Certain sections or resources may require registration or restricted access. Users are responsible for ensuring that any information they provide is accurate and up to date.
4. Use of Content
All content available on this Portal, including documents, guidelines, tools, and training materials, is provided for non-commercial, professional, and educational use only. Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use the content for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from the ECOWAS Commission or the relevant content owner.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Portal is the property of the ECOWAS Commission or its partners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any materials may result in legal action.
6. Accuracy and Limitation of Liability
While efforts are made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, the Portal does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. The ECOWAS Commission shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this Portal.
7. External Links
The Portal may contain links to external websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The ECOWAS Commission does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of external websites.
8. User Conduct
Users agree to use the Portal responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any misuse of the Portal, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or activities that compromise the security or integrity of the platform, is strictly prohibited.
9. Data Protection and Privacy
Any personal data collected through the Portal shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and the Portal’s Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy for more information.
10. Modifications to the Terms
The ECOWAS Commission reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Portal after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the ECOWAS Community.