This Acceptable Usage Policy ("AUP") outlines the guidelines for appropriate use of UPI Rwanda, operated by MapMind Lab. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with this policy.
Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Service and may be reported to appropriate authorities if illegal activities are involved.
2. Purpose of Service
UPI Rwanda is designed to provide public access to land information in Rwanda for legitimate purposes, including:
Property research and due diligence
Urban planning and development
Academic and educational purposes
Real estate transactions
Legal and administrative matters
Environmental and sustainability studies
3. Acceptable Use
You are encouraged to use the Service in the following ways:
Search for land information using valid UPI numbers or location data
View and analyze land data for legitimate personal or professional purposes
Reference or cite the Service in academic or professional work with proper attribution
Share links to the Service with others who may benefit from it
Report errors or inaccuracies in the data to help improve the Service
Use the information to make informed decisions about land transactions
4. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
4.1 Technical Abuse
×Using automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract data without permission
×Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, servers, or databases
×Overloading or attempting to disrupt the Service through excessive requests (DDoS attacks)
×Circumventing or attempting to circumvent security measures
×Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Service
4.2 Misuse of Information
×Using the information for fraudulent purposes or illegal activities
×Selling, redistributing, or commercially exploiting the data without authorization
×Using the information to harass, stalk, or invade the privacy of individuals
×Making false or misleading claims based on the data
×Using the data for discriminatory purposes
4.3 Illegal Activities
×Using the Service to plan, facilitate, or commit any illegal activity
×Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
×Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
×Transmitting malware, viruses, or other harmful code
×Engaging in identity theft or impersonation
4.4 Inappropriate Content and Conduct
×Posting or transmitting offensive, abusive, or defamatory content
×Interfering with other users' ability to use the Service
×Falsely representing your affiliation with any organization
×Attempting to collect personal information from other users
5. Data Usage Guidelines
When using data from UPI Rwanda, you must:
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Acknowledge that the data is sourced from official government sources via UPI Rwanda
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Verify critical information with the Rwanda Land Authority (NLA) before making important decisions
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Not misrepresent the accuracy or completeness of the data
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Respect the intellectual property rights of data sources
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Use the data responsibly and ethically
6. Enforcement and Consequences
MapMind Lab reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP. If we determine that you have violated this policy, we may take the following actions:
Warning
First-time or minor violations may result in a warning
Temporary Suspension
Access may be temporarily suspended for repeated violations
Permanent Ban
Serious or repeated violations may result in permanent ban
Legal Action
Illegal activities will be reported to authorities
7. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violations of this Acceptable Usage Policy, please report them to us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
We may update this Acceptable Usage Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Acceptable Usage Policy, please contact us:
By using UPI Rwanda, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Acceptable Usage Policy. You also acknowledge that violation of this policy may result in the consequences outlined above.