Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the official website of Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi (AWAD). By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Use of Website
By using AWAD’s website, you agree to use it responsibly and for lawful purposes only. You may browse, share, or download information for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not remove or alter AWAD’s name, logo, or any notices included with the materials.
You may not:
- Misuse the website in a way that could damage or disrupt its services.
- Copy, sell, or redistribute AWAD’s content for commercial purposes without our written consent.
- Present AWAD’s work in a misleading, harmful, or unauthorized way.
Some links on our website may lead to third-party sites. AWAD is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Using them is at your own discretion and will be subject to their own terms and policies.
AWAD reserves the right to update, limit, or withdraw access to the website or its content at any time.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
2.1. What We Mean by “Content”
When we say Content, we mean everything you see or download from AWAD’s website and platforms. This includes text, images, graphics, videos, campaign materials, educational guides, adoption posters, and any other resources we make available.
By Intellectual Property Rights, we refer to the legal protections around that Content — such as copyright, trademarks, design rights, and other similar protections — whether or not they’re formally registered.
2.2. How You Can Use AWAD Content
- For personal use: You are welcome to read, share, or download AWAD materials for private use, community awareness, or education, as long as you:
- Keep our name and logo visible,
- Do not edit or change the material, and
- Use it in a respectful way that reflects AWAD’s mission.
- Keep our name and logo visible,
- For downloadable resources: Items like posters, flyers, or guides may be printed and shared in your community. Please do not alter the design, take parts out of context, or use them commercially without asking us first.
- What’s not allowed: You cannot republish AWAD content as your own, use it for commercial gain, or imply AWAD’s endorsement without written permission.
2.3. Limitation of Liability
Any rights not specifically mentioned here remain with AWAD. We may withdraw permission to use our Content if it’s misused or presented in a way that goes against our mission.
3. Limitation of Liability
AWAD makes every effort to ensure the information and resources on our website are accurate and reliable, but we cannot guarantee they will always be complete, error-free, or up to date. Your use of the website is at your own risk. AWAD will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience that may result from:- Any interruption, delay, or error in accessing or using our website.
- Reliance on content, materials, or external links provided through our website.
- Technical issues such as viruses, malware, or other harmful components that may affect your device when using the website or downloading materials.
- The actions, services, or content of third-party sites or tools linked to AWAD’s platforms.
4. Updates to These Terms
AWAD may update or revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, services, or legal requirements. Any revisions will be published on this website and will take effect as soon as they are posted. By continuing to use the AWAD website after updates are published, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
5. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes or claims related to the use of AWAD’s website or services will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the UAE courts.
