Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the AlkeDevs website (alkedevs.com) and participating in our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Our Services

AlkeDevs provides educational programs, community resources, and events focused on Bitcoin and open-source development for African developers. Our services include:

  • Online and in-person meetups
  • Workshops (e.g., Learning Bitcoin from the Command Line)
  • Bootcamps and fellowship programs
  • Community forums (Discord)
  • Educational content and resources

Eligibility

To participate in our programs, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • Agree to our community guidelines and code of conduct

Program Participation

Free Programs

All AlkeDevs programs are currently offered free of charge. We reserve the right to modify program availability and structure at any time.

Expectations

Participants in our programs are expected to:

  • Attend sessions regularly and complete assignments
  • Engage respectfully with instructors and fellow participants
  • Follow the program schedule and guidelines
  • Notify us if unable to continue participating

Certificates and Completion

Certificates of completion, where offered, are subject to meeting attendance and assignment requirements as specified for each program.

Code of Conduct

All participants must adhere to our community standards:

  • Be Respectful: Treat everyone with respect. No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech.
  • Be Collaborative: Help others learn and grow. Share knowledge generously.
  • Be Professional: Keep discussions constructive and on-topic.
  • Be Honest: Do your own work. Plagiarism or cheating will result in removal from programs.

Violation of the code of conduct may result in removal from programs and community platforms.

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The AlkeDevs website, logo, and original educational materials are our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our materials without permission, except as permitted under open-source licenses where applicable.

Your Content

When you contribute to discussions, submit projects, or create content as part of our programs:

  • You retain ownership of your original work
  • You grant AlkeDevs a non-exclusive license to use, display, and share your contributions for educational purposes
  • Open-source projects follow their respective licenses

Third-Party Services

We use third-party platforms including:

  • Discord: For community discussions
  • GitHub: For code collaboration
  • Video platforms: For online sessions

Your use of these platforms is subject to their respective terms of service.

Disclaimer

AlkeDevs provides educational content and programs "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Employment or specific career outcomes
  • Continuous availability of services
  • That our content is error-free or complete

Participation in our programs is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any losses related to cryptocurrency or software development activities.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AlkeDevs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services or participation in our programs.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Material changes will be communicated via our website or email.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services for violations of these terms or our code of conduct. You may also discontinue use of our services at any time.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Service: