Maiyo Research Institute
Terms of Use
Terms for the websites, applications and research services operated under maiyoinstitute.org and its subdomains.
Last updated: 28 August 2026
Questions about these terms: contact@maiyoinstitute.org.
About these services
MAIYO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MRI) Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee registered in Rwanda. We currently provide these services without charge for research, education and public-interest use.
Acceptable use
You may use the services lawfully and respectfully. Do not interfere with or attack the services, unreasonably burden them with automated requests, impersonate another person, violate another person’s rights, or attempt to access another user’s account or private information.
Google sign-in and accounts
Some features require Google sign-in. You are responsible for keeping access to your Google account secure and for activity carried out through your account. We may suspend access where necessary to protect users, the services or our legal obligations.
Research information and third-party material
Research pages, biodiversity records, identifications and automated analysis may contain errors or become outdated. They are provided for informational, educational and research purposes and are not professional, legal, conservation or safety advice. Some content comes from third parties and remains subject to the source’s licence and terms. See our licences and attribution page.
Intellectual property
Maiyo Research Institute owns or licenses its software, design and original materials. Open-source software and openly licensed materials remain subject to their stated licences. These terms do not transfer ownership of third-party material or personal information.
Availability and changes
We work to keep the services available but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, permanent availability or error-free results. We may change, suspend or discontinue a feature. If a feature becomes paid in the future, we will provide clear notice before charging for it.
Disclaimers and liability
To the extent permitted by law, the services are provided on an “as available” basis without warranties that they will be complete, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose. Nothing here excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under Rwandan law.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Rwanda. Disputes will be handled by courts with appropriate jurisdiction in Rwanda, subject to any mandatory rights under applicable law.