Mandatory Research Disclaimer

This entire Website operates under the explicit understanding and condition that the content provided herein is solely for academic and informational research purposes.

1. Terms of Service ("Terms")

1.1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you do not have permission to access the Service.

1.2. Purpose of the Service

The Service is maintained by Desmond Trevor Nyalwanda Otieno (the "Owner/Researcher") for the sole purpose of disseminating information, analysis, and findings related to a Master’s Level academic research study on Kenya's nuclear supply chain and energy sector context.

1.3. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

Critical Disclaimer: In adherence to the principles of academic integrity and transparency, the Owner/Researcher expressly disclaims all liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from reliance on the Content. The Service is provided without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

The Owner/Researcher shall not be held liable for any decisions made by users based on the research inferences provided on this Service. Users assume all risk for the application of the information contained herein.

1.4. Intellectual Property Rights (Non-Commercial Use)

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Owner/Researcher. This intellectual property is protected by copyright and other laws. Reproduction of the original research text and data visualizations is permitted solely for non-commercial academic, governmental, or personal reference, provided the Owner/Researcher and the specific study are explicitly cited.

All photographic or sourced third-party material (including charts, figures, and excerpts) is used strictly for illustrative and academic research purposes only and not for direct or indirect monetary gain. All sources are diligently acknowledged and cited. You must adhere to the copyright terms of the original source for any re-use of third-party material.

1.5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service: a) for any unlawful purpose; b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; c) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; d) to use the Content to falsely imply endorsement by the Government of Kenya or NuPEA.

1.6. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya and the jurisdiction of the academic institution sponsoring the research, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

2. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 15, 2024

2.1. Collection and Use of Information

The Owner/Researcher respects the privacy of every individual who visits the Service. This Service is primarily informational and research-oriented. The primary method of data collection for this website is non-personally identifiable usage data.

2.2. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or subpoena or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement.

2.3. Data Security and Retention

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, if collected, against loss, theft, and unauthorized access. Information collected for the research study will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the research purposes and academic requirements of the sponsoring institution.

3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this website an official government publication?

Absolutely not. This website is maintained by Desmond Trevor Nyalwanda Otieno as part of an independent Master's research study conducted at Tsinghua University. The content, analysis, and views expressed are those of the Owner/Researcher alone. They do not represent the official policy, direction, or position of the Government of Kenya or any of its official bodies.

How reliable is the information, and should I use it for business decisions?

The information is based on the Owner/Researcher's dedicated academic efforts and inferences from available public sources. However, as independent research, it is subject to the possibility of error or changes in public information. It must not be used for crucial business, regulatory, or policy decisions. You are required to conduct your own fact-checking. For authoritative information, please consult the official source: NuPEA (nuclear.co.ke).

Are the images and graphs on the site freely reusable?

Original text and graphs are the intellectual property of the Owner and are used strictly for non-monetary, research purposes. Sourced images and third-party content are used under principles of fair use/fair dealing for academic purposes, with full acknowledgment of the source. You are explicitly prohibited from using any content from this site for direct monetary gain. For re-use, you must secure permission from the respective copyright holders for third-party images and properly cite the Owner/Researcher for all original content.

What personal data is collected when I browse this website?

We only collect non-personally identifiable Log Data (like IP addresses, pages visited, and browser type) to monitor site performance and analyze research interest. No personal data is collected unless you voluntarily provide it, such as by submitting an inquiry via email. We do not sell or share any data for commercial purposes.

4. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the research study itself, please contact the Owner/Researcher:

Researcher: Desmond Trevor Nyalwanda Otieno

Affiliation: Master's Research Study, Tsinghua University

Contact Email: desm24@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn

Last Updated: December 15, 2024