Terms of Use

Welcome to the Social Innovation Academy (SINA)

By using our website, https://www.socialinnovationacademy.org (“Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

Our Locations
SINA is a registered non-profit entity with operations in Germany and Uganda.

  • SINA (Social Innovation Academy) Ltd by Guarantee, registered in Uganda
  • SINA (Social Innovation Academy) gGmbH, registered in Germany

1. Terminology

The following terminology applies to these Terms of Use, Privacy Statement, and Disclaimer:

  • “Client,” “You,” and “Your” refer to you, the user of this Website.
  • “The Company,” “Ourselves,” “We,” “Our,” and “Us” refer to SINA.
  • “Party,” “Parties,” or “Us” refer to both the Client and ourselves.
  • “Freesponsibility” is a central philosophy of SINA, combining freedom and responsibility. Users are encouraged to make autonomous choices while taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions, whether positive or negative.
    Any reference to gender (he/she/they) or to the singular/plural forms of words is considered interchangeable for the purposes of these Terms.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of this Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Most modern websites use cookies to improve functionality and usability, including tracking and saving user preferences. You can manage cookies in your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit your experience on our Website.

4. License to Use Content

Unless otherwise stated, SINA and its licensors own the intellectual property rights to all content on this Website. You are granted a limited license to view and print pages from the Website for personal use, subject to the following restrictions:

You must not:

  • Republish material from this Website.
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content for commercial use.
  • Redistribute content from our Website, unless specifically allowed for redistribution.

5. Freesponsibility in Website Use

SINA promotes the concept of freesponsibility throughout its operations and community, including your use of this Website. As a user, you have the freedom to explore the content, connect with our network, and use resources available here. However, you are responsible for ensuring that your actions respect the rights of others and comply with applicable law. Misuse of the Website or harmful behavior will not be tolerated.

6. Hyperlinking to Our Content

You may link to our Website under the following conditions:

  • The link must not be misleading or suggest false sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of your site or products.
  • The link must fit within the context of your site.
  • Acceptable organizations for hyperlinking include government agencies, search engines, news organizations, and directory distributors who list us similarly to other sites.

Requests from other entities (e.g., non-profit organizations, academic institutions) to link to our Website will be reviewed at our sole discretion, considering whether the link aligns with our values and mission.

7. Iframes and Embedded Content

Without prior approval and express written permission, you may not create frames or other techniques around our Website that alter its visual presentation or appearance.

8. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to request that you remove all or any particular links to our Website at our sole discretion. You agree to remove such links upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time, with notice of updates posted directly on this page.

9. Content Liability

We are not responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to indemnify and defend us against any claims arising from content on your Website. No links may appear on your Website that could be interpreted as defamatory, obscene, criminal, or that infringe on third-party rights.

10. Disclaimer

We strive to ensure that the information on our Website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website or the information, products, or services provided. Any reliance you place on such material is strictly at your own risk.

Nothing in this disclaimer will:

  • Limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
  • Limit or exclude liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
  • Limit any liabilities in a way not permitted by applicable law.

The limitations and exclusions of liability apply to all liabilities arising from the use of this Website, including those arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or breach of statutory duty.

11. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of both Germany and Uganda, where SINA is registered. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the respective countries.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: