Terms of Use

Effective Date: 3rd July 2025
Last Updated: 3rd July 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any digital services, websites, applications, exhibitions, or resources provided by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK)—including www.museums.or.ke—you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and any applicable laws and regulations of Kenya. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Use of Website and Digital Platforms

The NMK website and digital platforms are intended for lawful, personal, educational, cultural, and research purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data

• Interfere with or disrupt the performance of our platforms

• Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data without permission

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with NMK or other institutions

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content—text, images, videos, graphics, audio, databases, logos, and documentation—is the property of National Museums of Kenya unless otherwise credited, and is protected under:

• Copyright Act of Kenya, 2001

• Industrial Property Act, 2001

• National Museums and Heritage Act, 2006

• International treaties (e.g., Berne Convention, WIPO)

You May:

• View and download content for personal or non-commercial educational use

• Share NMK content with appropriate credit and without modification

You May Not:

• Use NMK materials for commercial gain without a formal license

• Alter, distribute, or republish content without written permission

• Claim NMK content as your own or remove NMK copyright marks

4. Ticketing, Events, and Online Purchases

Purchases of event tickets, merchandise, or educational resources are subject to NMK’s refund and cancellation policies. NMK reserves the right to:

• Cancel or reschedule events

• Refuse access to individuals violating safety or conduct rules

• Modify prices, offerings, or availability without prior notice

5. Educational and Research Access

Researchers, educators, or students using NMK collections, archives, or data (digitally or in person) must adhere to NMK’s Access and Use Policy, including:

• Proper citation of NMK collections

• Ethical use of cultural, archaeological, or indigenous materials

• Restrictions on publishing or reproducing sensitive materials without consent

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, suggestions, media, or other content to NMK platforms:

• You grant NMK a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, publish, and adapt that content

• You affirm that you own or have rights to the submitted content

• NMK reserves the right to moderate, remove, or decline any submissions

7. Privacy and Data Protection

All personal data collected by NMK is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

8. Third-Party Links

NMK websites may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. NMK is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NMK is not liable for:

• Any direct or indirect damages from use or inability to use our websites or services

• Inaccuracies, interruptions, or loss of data on our platforms

• Unauthorized access to user data beyond our reasonable control

You use NMK services at your own risk.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NMK and its officers, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, or damages resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use.

11. Modifications to Terms

NMK may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Kenya, particularly under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018), Data Protection Act (2019), and the National Museums and Heritage Act (2006). Disputes shall be resolved in the Kenyan courts.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, contact:

National Museums of Kenya
Museum Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@museums.or.ke
Tel: +254 20 3742161
Website: www.museums.or.ke