Terms & Conditions – Makerere University Press
Last Updated: November 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Makerere University Press website (press.mak.ac.ug) and its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website. Makerere University Press reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
2. About the Service
Makerere University Press operates an online platform for the distribution and access of books and academic publications published by Makerere University Press. The website provides information about our publications, author resources, and may offer digital or physical copies of books for purchase, download, or access.
3. User Responsibilities
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassment or causing distress or inconvenience to any person; transmitting obscene or offensive content; and disrupting normal flow of dialogue within the website’s interfaces.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials you create on this website. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify Makerere University Press immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Makerere University Press website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Makerere University Press or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Books and publications available through this website are protected by copyright held by the respective authors, publishers, or Makerere University Press as indicated in each publication.
You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from this website without prior written permission from Makerere University Press or the copyright holder.
5. Book Downloads and Access
Where digital copies of books are made available for download, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and download such books for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any downloaded content remains the intellectual property of Makerere University Press or the respective authors.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or sale of downloaded materials is strictly prohibited and may result in civil and criminal penalties.
6. Pricing and Availability
Makerere University Press makes every effort to ensure that all information regarding book availability, pricing, and product descriptions is accurate. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, pricing, availability, or other content on this website is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
If we discover an error in pricing or product information, we reserve the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for products listed at an incorrect price. Availability of physical books may be limited and subject to stock levels.
7. Ordering and Payment
All orders placed through the website are subject to acceptance by Makerere University Press. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order. Payment must be received before books are dispatched or made available for download. We accept payment through the methods specified on our website.
All prices are displayed in the currency indicated on the website. Customers are responsible for any currency conversion fees or taxes applicable in their jurisdiction.
8. Shipping and Delivery
For physical book orders, Makerere University Press will use reasonable efforts to deliver orders within the timeframe specified. However, we do not guarantee specific delivery dates and shall not be liable for delays caused by factors beyond our control, including but not limited to postal delays, customs clearance, or courier delays.
Customers are responsible for providing accurate delivery information. Makerere University Press is not responsible for orders that cannot be delivered due to incomplete or incorrect address information provided by the customer.
9. Returns and Refunds
Our return and refund policy is detailed on the website and constitutes part of these Terms and Conditions. Generally, returns must be requested within a specified period of purchase. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the policy outlined, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the return results from our error.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Makerere University Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, or lost business opportunity, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the website or its services, even if Makerere University Press has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Makerere University Press’s total liability to you for any claim arising from or relating to this website or these terms shall not exceed the amount you paid for the product or service giving rise to the claim.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Makerere University Press does not warrant that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content available through the website.
12. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites. Makerere University Press is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their terms and conditions. We do not endorse any third-party websites or services linked from our site.
13. User-Generated Content
If the website permits you to submit content, reviews, or feedback, you grant Makerere University Press a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content for any purpose. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
14. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Accessing or using the website for unauthorized purposes or in violation of any applicable laws
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
- Transmitting viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
- Scraping, harvesting, or automated collection of website data without permission
- Impersonating any person or entity
- Submitting false, misleading, or defamatory content
- Engaging in any form of harassment or abusive behavior
- Circumventing security measures or content restrictions
15. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available on the website. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these terms or the website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Uganda.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Makerere University Press regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
19. Changes to Terms
Makerere University Press reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.
20. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or the Makerere University Press website, please contact us at:
Makerere University Press Makerere University Kampala, Uganda Email: ma******@****ac.ug Website: press.mak.ac.ug
Additional Information
These Terms and Conditions are a template and should be customized to reflect the specific operations, policies, and practices of Makerere University Press. Legal review is recommended before publishing to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.