African Union Development Project (AUDP)
Last Updated: 2:Dec:2025
 
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the official website of the African Union Development Project (AUDP) located at www.audp.org (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Website. The AUDP reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Official Communication & Contact Policy
2.1 Sole Official Channel: All official communication with the African Union Development Project must be conducted exclusively through the contact information published on this Website. The only authorized contact points are:

• Email addresses ending in @audp.africa.org.

• Telephone numbers listed on the "Contact Us" page of this Website.

• The official postal address of the AUDP headquarters as displayed on this Website.

2.2 No External Contracts or Representation: The AUDP, its officers, employees, and authorized agents do not conduct business or enter into agreements via personal email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail), social media platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook), or any other unofficial channels. The AUDP is not a party to, and bears no responsibility for, any agreements, contracts, or financial transactions proposed, discussed, or concluded outside of our formal, published procedures.
2.3 Disclaimer of Liability for Unofficial Activity: You agree that the AUDP shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or claims arising from:

• Communications or transactions with individuals falsely claiming to represent the AUDP.

• Proposals or contracts sent to or received from non-official AUDP channels.

• Any "advance fee" or other solicitation not explicitly initiated through the official project pipeline and procurement processes detailed on this Website.

3. Nature of the AUDP's Work
3.1 Independent Operations: The African Union Development Project is an autonomous pan-African development institution. We work solely on our own funding initiatives and internal activities. We do not act as a broker, intermediary, or guarantor for third-party contracts between other entities.
3.2 Project Funding: Our role is strictly limited to the evaluation, approval, and disbursement of funding for projects that align with our public mandate and strategic pillars, following our rigorous internal feasibility and appraisal process. We are not involved in the execution of contracts between project implementers (e.g., construction firms, suppliers) and governments or other private entities.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the AUDP or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any material without the express written permission of the AUDP.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
5.1 "As Is" Basis: This Website and all information, content, and materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The AUDP makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained herein.
5.2 Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the AUDP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website or any content therein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
6. User Conduct & Submissions
You agree not to use the Website to:

• Submit false or misleading information.

• Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its related systems.

Any information, proposals, or materials you submit through the Website (excluding personal data covered by our Privacy Policy) shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. The AUDP shall have no obligations with respect to such submissions and may use or reproduce them for any purpose without compensation.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. The AUDP does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, where the AUDP's headquarters is located. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
9. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. Contact for Official Inquiries
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, or for any official communication, you may contact us only through:
Official Contact Page: https://www.audp.org  : Footer
Headquarters Address: [AUDP Headquarters Address, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia]