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TRENNDZ Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the Training in Research in Emerging Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Diseases in Zambia (TRENNDZ) website and any related online resources, content, or services (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all users of the Site, including but not limited to TRENNDZ fellows, faculty, collaborators, students, clinicians, researchers, institutional partners, and members of the public who access or use the Site.

1. Introduction

TRENNDZ is a fellowship programme that supports early-career clinician-scientists conducting neurological and neurodevelopmental disease research in sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is affiliated with the University Teaching Hospital and the University of Zambia, together with other collaborating institutions, and is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (Grant No. D43 TW011401).

The Site provides information about the TRENNDZ programme, its activities, research, educational resources, and related academic content. These Terms govern your use of all pages and resources made available through the Site, unless expressly stated otherwise.

2. Intended Use of the Site

The Site is intended for informational, educational, and research-related purposes only. It is designed primarily for an academic and medical research audience, including trainees, clinicians, researchers, institutional partners, and stakeholders interested in neurological and neurodevelopmental disease research.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms and with applicable laws and regulations in Zambia and in your own jurisdiction.

3. No Medical Advice

The content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, presentations, training materials, data, publications, case descriptions, and any other research outputs, is provided for academic, educational, and research purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical guidance for any individual patient or condition.

Nothing on the Site is intended to replace or substitute for the clinical judgment of qualified health professionals. You should not use the Site to make decisions about your personal health or someone else's health. If you require medical advice or care, you should consult a qualified health care provider or seek care at an appropriate health facility.

Neither TRENNDZ nor its affiliated institutions create any doctor-patient, clinician-patient, or other clinical relationship with you through your use of the Site.

4. Intellectual Property and Use of Content

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data, publications, presentations, training materials, and research findings, is the intellectual property of TRENNDZ, the University Teaching Hospital, the University of Zambia, collaborating institutions, and/or individual authors, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print content from the Site for your personal, academic, or research use, provided that you do not remove any copyright or attribution notices and that you cite the source appropriately. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, or other use of the content for commercial purposes or in a manner not permitted by law requires prior written permission from TRENNDZ or the relevant rights holder.

When citing or referencing materials from the Site, you agree to provide proper academic attribution, including, where applicable, the title of the work, authors, TRENNDZ, the relevant affiliated institution(s), and the URL or digital object identifier (DOI), if available.

5. External Links and Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links or references to external websites, databases, publications, or other resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by TRENNDZ or its affiliated institutions.

TRENNDZ does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or resources. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those sites.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in a respectful, responsible, and lawful manner. In particular, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Upload, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, discriminatory, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any related systems or networks.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the Site or the experience of other users, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, including by impersonating any person or institution.
  • Use the Site to infringe the rights of others, including privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property rights.

TRENNDZ reserves the right, but does not have an obligation, to monitor use of the Site and to take appropriate action, including restricting access, where it reasonably believes that these Terms have been violated.

7. Limitation of Liability

While TRENNDZ aims to provide accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality information, the Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. TRENNDZ, the University Teaching Hospital, the University of Zambia, collaborating institutions, funders, and their respective officers, employees, fellows, and agents make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Site or its content for any purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TRENNDZ and its affiliated institutions shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm of any kind arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content on it. This includes, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, as well as any damages related to errors or omissions in the content, technical failures, or actions taken or not taken based on information obtained from the Site.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

8. Changes to These Terms

TRENNDZ may revise or update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the programme, applicable laws, institutional policies, or the Site's functionality. Any changes will be effective when they are posted on the Site, unless otherwise indicated.

Your continued use of the Site after changes to the Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. You are encouraged to review the Terms periodically to stay informed about any updates.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Zambia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any disputes arising in relation to the Site or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Zambia, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms or your use of the Site, please contact TRENNDZ at: legal@trenndz.org.

11. Last Updated

These Terms of Use were last updated in September 2026.