Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council (BVSC) website and online services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained on this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on BVSC's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only.

This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

Modify or copy the materials
Use the materials for any commercial purpose
Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations
Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by BVSC at any time.

3. User Accounts

Certain services on our website require user registration and account creation. By creating an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain the security of your password and account
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify BVSC immediately of any unauthorized use
Not share your account credentials with others

BVSC reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Professional Registration Services

The online registration system is provided to facilitate veterinary professional registration. Users acknowledge that:

Submission of applications does not guarantee registration approval
All information provided must be truthful and accurate
BVSC may verify submitted information through appropriate channels
Registration fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
Application decisions are made at BVSC's discretion in accordance with regulations

5. Disclaimer

The materials on BVSC's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. BVSC makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

Implied warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of intellectual property
Accuracy, likely results, or reliability of material use

Further, BVSC does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

6. Limitations

In no event shall BVSC or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on BVSC's website.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

7. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on BVSC's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. BVSC does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete or current.

BVSC may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, BVSC does not make any commitment to update the materials.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

BVSC has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by BVSC of the site.

Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

9. Modifications

BVSC may revise these terms of use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Use.

Users will be notified of significant changes to these terms through website announcements or direct communication where appropriate.

10. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Botswana and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be resolved in accordance with Botswana law and through the appropriate legal channels in Gaborone, Botswana.