Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using the website of The Kerio Valley University College (KVUC), you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website and its online services.

2. About the Website

The KVUC website provides information and online services relating to the College, including academic programmes, admissions, research, news, events, student services, campus life, alumni activities and institutional information.

Some online services may require authentication, registration or additional terms and conditions.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms of Use.

You must not use the website to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems, accounts or information.
• Interfere with the operation, availability or security of the website.
• Introduce malicious software, code or other harmful material.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with KVUC.
• Use automated methods to access or collect website information in a manner that could adversely affect the service.
• Use website content for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.

4. Website Content

KVUC makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information on its website. However, information may change without notice.

Website content may include information about academic programmes, fees, admission requirements, dates, procedures, events and institutional services.

Where official policies, regulations, notices or publications are available, users should refer to the applicable official document for authoritative information.

5. Academic and Admissions Information

Information published on the website concerning programmes, admissions, fees, academic requirements, calendars and related matters is provided for informational purposes and may be updated periodically.

Admission, registration, academic and financial decisions are subject to the applicable KVUC policies, procedures and official institutional requirements.

6. Information Submitted by Users

Some KVUC services allow users to submit information, documents, enquiries, applications or other materials.

You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate, complete and lawful to the extent reasonably required for the service concerned.

Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, content published on the KVUC website, including text, graphics, photographs, branding, logos, documents and other materials, may be protected by copyright, trademarks or other intellectual property rights.

Website content may not be reproduced, modified, distributed or commercially exploited without appropriate permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

Where content is explicitly made available for download or educational use, users should comply with any conditions accompanying that content.

8. KVUC Name, Logo and Branding

The name, logos, marks and other branding associated with The Kerio Valley University College may not be used in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, partnership or affiliation without appropriate authorisation.

9. External Websites and Links

The KVUC website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.

These links may be provided for convenience or to help users access additional information and services.

KVUC does not necessarily control or endorse external websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external websites before using their services.

10. Online Accounts and Credentials

Certain KVUC digital services may require users to create or use an account.

Where account credentials are provided, users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login information and for taking reasonable steps to protect their account.

Users should notify the appropriate KVUC office if they believe that their account has been accessed without authorisation.

11. Website Availability

KVUC aims to keep its website and online services available and functional. However, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.

Services may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, upgrades, technical problems, security measures, network issues or circumstances outside the College's reasonable control.

12. Security

Users must not attempt to compromise the security or integrity of the KVUC website or related information systems.

Prohibited activities include unauthorised access, security testing without permission, interference with services, distribution of malicious software and attempts to circumvent authentication or access controls.

13. Disclaimer

Website information is provided on an informational basis. KVUC makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful content but does not guarantee that every item of information will always be complete, current or free from errors.

Official College policies, regulations, notices and authorised communications take precedence where they differ from general website information.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, KVUC shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on general website information, temporary website unavailability, external websites or events outside the College's reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

15. Changes to the Website

KVUC may modify, suspend, discontinue or update parts of the website or its online services at any time where reasonably necessary.

Changes may be made to improve services, introduce new functionality, maintain security, perform maintenance or respond to institutional and legal requirements.

16. Changes to These Terms

KVUC may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated terms will be published on this page.

Continued use of the website after an updated version has been published constitutes use subject to the revised terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are intended to operate in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of Kenya.

Any matters arising from the use of the website shall be addressed through the appropriate legal and institutional processes.