Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using swelafrica.org (the “Website”), operated by the Surgical Work and Equity Lab (“SWEL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Website.

2. Who We Are

The Surgical Work and Equity Lab is an African health policy think tank registered in Kenya. We generate evidence, shape policy, and advance implementation to strengthen surgical systems across Africa. Our principal place of business is Nairobi, Kenya.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website — including but not limited to research publications, policy briefs, blog posts, learning materials, data visualisations, images, and the SWEL name and logo — is the intellectual property of SWEL and its respective authors, unless otherwise stated.

• Research outputs and publications may be cited, quoted, and linked to with appropriate attribution to the author(s) and SWEL.
• Reproduction, redistribution, or republication of content for commercial purposes requires prior written permission from SWEL.
• You may share links to our content on social media, in newsletters, and in academic work, provided the content is not misrepresented.
• You may not reproduce the Website's design, structure, or branding elements without permission.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations in Kenya or your jurisdiction.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Use the Website to transmit spam, malware, or any other harmful or disruptive content.
• Scrape, data-mine, or systematically extract content from the Website in a manner that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
• Impersonate SWEL, its staff, or any other person or entity while using the Website.

5. Medical and Research Disclaimer

The information on this Website is provided for general informational, research, and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Research findings and policy recommendations reflect the views of the authors and the state of evidence at the time of publication; they are subject to change as new evidence emerges. SWEL makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics on the Website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SWEL, its directors, employees, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Website. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or personal injury, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if SWEL has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. External Links

This Website contains links to external websites that are not operated by SWEL. These include links to partner organisations, academic journals (via DOI links), event platforms (Luma), and content management tools (Sanity). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by SWEL of the linked website or its contents.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

9. Changes to These Terms

SWEL reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out through our contact page.