Effective Date: 10 June 2026
Welcome to www.gcatred.com (the “Site”), operated by the Global Chamber on African Trade, Rights and Economic Development (“GCATRED,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, members, and others who access the Site.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, data, documents, and software — is the exclusive property of GCATRED or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
Prohibited Use: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. The GCATRED name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of GCATRED and may not be used without permission.
For media and partner use, please refer to our News & Media page or contact info@gcatred.com.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by any third party. Prohibited behaviour includes:
- Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
- Transmitting any viruses, malware, or harmful code.
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems or user accounts.
- Using automated means (scraping, bots) to collect data without our express permission.
- Posting content that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or violates any law.
4. User Contributions
Where the Site allows you to submit information (e.g., membership applications, contact forms, partnership expressions of interest, trade barrier reports), you retain ownership of the information you provide. By submitting, you grant GCATRED a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, and process that information for the purposes of our mission and services, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
You represent that any information you provide is accurate, complete, and does not violate any third party’s rights.
5. Links to Third‑Party Websites
The Site may contain links to external websites or resources provided by third parties. These links are for your convenience only and do not signify our endorsement. GCATRED has no control over the content or practices of these sites and accepts no responsibility for them. You access them at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied. GCATRED makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site. We do not warrant that the Site will be error‑free or uninterrupted.
The information on this Site is for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise). You should seek appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on Site content.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GCATRED, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GCATRED, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third‑party rights.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Sierra Leone, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved amicably through negotiation in good faith. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms of Use:
Email: info@gcatred.com
