Introduction
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website located at itiwa.org, operated by the International Trade Institute for West Africa (ITIWA). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. About ITIWA
The International Trade Institute for West Africa (ITIWA) is an academic institute with offices in Accra, Ghana and Geneva, Switzerland. ITIWA provides training in WTO Law, AfCFTA, international commercial arbitration, and related disciplines to professionals across West Africa and internationally.
2. Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its underlying systems
- Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or spam
- Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this website without prior written permission from ITIWA
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with ITIWA or any other organisation
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, course descriptions, faculty information, logos, images, and design elements, is the intellectual property of ITIWA or its respective rights holders and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any content on this website without the express prior written consent of ITIWA. Personal, non-commercial use for the purpose of learning about ITIWA and its programmes is permitted, provided all copyright and proprietary notices are retained.
4. Accuracy of Information
ITIWA makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any information provided. Course details, faculty, dates, and programme structures are subject to change without notice.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. For legal advice, please consult a qualified legal practitioner.
5. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including collaborating institutions and partner organisations. These links are provided for convenience only. ITIWA does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. Access to third-party sites is entirely at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
This website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ITIWA disclaims all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
ITIWA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, even if ITIWA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at itiwa.org/privacy.
8. Modifications to These Terms
ITIWA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ghana, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
International Trade Institute for West Africa (ITIWA)
Accra, Ghana
Email: ghana@itiwa.org
Phone: +233 27 277 9411
Geneva Office:
Email: geneva@itiwa.org
Phone: +41 79 385 6129