Open Data License v1.0
AfriData Commons Data License
Promoting open access to African datasets while ensuring ethical use and proper attribution.
Table of Contents
1. License Overview
This license governs the use of datasets available through AfriData Commons. By downloading, accessing, or using any dataset from our platform, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this license.
Our Mission: To democratize access to African data while ensuring responsible use that benefits African communities and promotes ethical data science practices.
2. Permissions
Under this license, you are granted the following permissions:
Use
Download, access, and use datasets for research, analysis, and educational purposes.
Share
Distribute and share datasets with proper attribution and under the same license terms.
Modify
Transform, adapt, and build upon datasets for your specific use cases.
Analyze
Perform statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.
3. Requirements
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Attribution: Provide clear attribution to the original dataset creator and AfriData Commons.
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Source Citation: Include a link to the original dataset source on AfriData Commons.
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License Preservation: Maintain license information when redistributing datasets.
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Ethical Use: Use datasets in ways that respect African communities and promote positive outcomes.
4. Attribution Guidelines
Proper attribution should include the following elements:
Example Citation Format
"Kenya Agricultural Survey 2024" by Dr. Jane Doe, University of Nairobi. Accessed January 15, 2025, via AfriData Commons (afridata.org). Licensed under AfriData Commons Open Data License v1.0.
Last updated: January 2025 | Version 1.0
2025 AfriData Commons. This license is based on open data principles.