Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 15th September 2025

Welcome to the Africa & Diaspora Economic Network (“ADEN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) Terms and Conditions

govern your access to and use of our website, located at www.aden.africa , including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website (the “Website”), and your membership in the ADEN Network.

By accessing or using the Website, or by applying for membership, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Important Disclaimers: Not Financial or Investment Advice

The content provided on this Website, including all articles, reports, the ADEN Investment Thesis, and information regarding Afri Fund Capital, is for informational and educational purposes only.

• No Financial Advice: ADEN is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial institution. The information provided does not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or any other professional advice. You should consult with your own independent professional advisors before making any investment decisions.
• No Solicitation to Invest: Nothing on this Website should be construed as a solicitation, offer, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Information regarding Afri Fund Capital is provided for informational purposes only.
• High-Risk Investments: Investments in private companies and infrastructure projects, particularly in emerging markets, are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment.

2. Membership

2.1. Eligibility: Membership in the ADEN Network is open to individuals who are at least 18 years of age and meet the professional and/or investor criteria established by ADEN. We reserve the right to refuse or revoke membership at our sole discretion.

2.2. Application and Approval: Prospective members must submit an application. All applications are subject to a review and vetting process. Approval is not guaranteed. You agree that all information you provide in your application is accurate and complete.

2.3. Membership Tiers & Fees: ADEN offers various membership tiers, each with associated fees, benefits, and privileges as described on our “Membership” page. Fees are billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) and are non-refundable except as required by law. We reserve the right to change our membership fees with reasonable notice.

2.4. Account Security: As a member, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Code of Conduct

All members and users of the Website agree to conduct themselves with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any applicable laws.
• Transmit any material that is abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene.
• Engage in any form of spamming, “data mining,” or unauthorized commercial solicitation.
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of ADEN or any third party.
• Share confidential information obtained through the network with non-members without explicit permission.

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of your membership and access to the Website without refund.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, articles, graphics, logos, videos, and the ADEN Investment Thesis) are owned by ADEN, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are permitted to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any of our content without prior written permission from us.

5. Information Regarding Afri Fund Capital

The Website provides information about Afri Fund Capital for educational and illustrative purposes.

• Not an Offering: This information is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in Afri Fund Capital or any other fund.
• Accredited / Sophisticated Investors Only: Any potential offering of interests in Afri Fund Capital will be made only to accredited investors, sophisticated investors, or other qualified persons (as defined by the laws of their jurisdiction) through formal, confidential legal documents, such as a Private Placement Memorandum and Subscription Agreement. These documents will contain detailed information about the investment, including a full description of the risks involved.
• No Reliance: You should not rely on any information on this Website as the basis for an investment decision in Afri Fund Capital.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will ADEN, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website, any content on the Website, or any services or items obtained through the Website, including any investment losses.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ADEN and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website and your membership at our sole discretion, without notice, for any conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration administered by Nairobi Centre For International Arbitration in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in Kenya.

10. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and ADEN regarding the Website and supersede all prior understandings.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be struck and the remaining provisions will be enforced.
• Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after the changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: member.support@aden.africa