Terms of Service for CLIREN Learning Management System (CLIREN LMS)
Effective Date: 1 September 2026
Operated by: CLIREN Centre – Clinical Research Network CentreWelcome to CLIREN LMS. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the CLIREN Learning Management System, including courses, training materials, assessments, practical exercises, certificates and other learning services provided through the platform.By creating an account, enrolling in a course, purchasing a training programme, or otherwise using CLIREN LMS, you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. About CLIREN LMS
CLIREN LMS is an online learning platform operated by CLIREN Centre (Clinical Research Network Centre) to support education, professional development and capacity building, particularly in clinical research, research data management and related disciplines.The platform may provide self-paced, instructor-led, virtual, physical and hybrid training programmes.
2. Eligibility and Registration
You must provide accurate and complete information when registering for an account or enrolling in a course.You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for activities conducted through your account. Accounts are intended for individual use and should not be shared with another person.You must notify CLIREN Centre promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
3. Course Enrolment and Access
Enrolment gives you a limited, personal and non-transferable right to access the course and associated materials for the period specified for that course.Course access may include: Learning modules and lessons; Videos and presentations; Reading materials and downloadable resources; Practical exercises and datasets; Quizzes and assessments; Assignments and projects; Discussion or communication facilities; Live or recorded training sessions; and Certificates, where applicable.Course structure, instructors, schedules and materials may occasionally be modified where reasonably necessary to improve delivery or address circumstances beyond CLIREN Centre’s control.
4. Fees and Payment
Where a course requires payment, the applicable fees will be communicated during enrolment.Unless otherwise stated, course fees must be paid according to the payment terms provided at registration. Access to paid course content may be withheld or suspended where required payments have not been received.Any applicable refund, cancellation or transfer arrangements will be governed by the refund or cancellation conditions communicated for the relevant programme.
5. Learner Responsibilities
Learners are expected to participate professionally and respectfully in CLIREN learning activities.You must not misuse the platform, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, impersonate another learner, submit another person’s work as your own, manipulate assessment results, or use the LMS for unlawful purposes.Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration during assessments, may result in penalties including loss of marks, withholding of certification, suspension or removal from a programme.
6. Intellectual Property and Course Materials
Unless otherwise indicated, course materials developed by CLIREN Centre—including presentations, lessons, videos, exercises, templates, assessments, graphics and other educational resources—remain the intellectual property of CLIREN Centre or the respective rights holder.Your enrolment allows you to use these materials for personal educational and professional development purposes.Without prior written permission, you may not reproduce, sell, publish, commercially distribute, sublicense, upload to another learning platform, or make substantial portions of CLIREN course materials publicly available.Materials identified as open-source or belonging to third parties remain subject to their respective licences and terms.
7. Practical Datasets and Research Materials
Some courses may use simulated, anonymized, publicly available or appropriately authorized research datasets for training purposes.Learners must use such materials only for their intended educational purpose and comply with any confidentiality, data protection, ethical or usage requirements accompanying them.Learners must not upload identifiable participant information, confidential clinical research data or other sensitive information to CLIREN LMS unless specifically authorized and appropriate safeguards have been established.
8. Assessments and Certification
Courses may establish specific requirements for successful completion, including attendance, participation, quizzes, assignments, practical exercises, projects or examinations.Certificates are issued only where the learner meets the requirements established for the relevant programme.CLIREN Centre reserves the right to withhold or revoke a certificate where there is evidence of fraud, impersonation, academic misconduct or material violation of these Terms.A certificate confirms completion of the specified CLIREN training programme. It does not, by itself, constitute professional registration, licensure, accreditation or authorization to undertake regulated professional activities unless explicitly stated otherwise.
9. Online and Practical Training
Some programmes may combine online learning with physical workshops, mentorship or practical exposure within research environments.Participation in practical activities may be subject to additional institutional requirements, including confidentiality agreements, research-site policies, health and safety procedures, ethics requirements and Good Clinical Practice requirements where applicable.Placement or practical exposure at a particular research institution is not guaranteed unless expressly included in the programme offer.
10. Acceptable Use
You must not use CLIREN LMS to introduce malware, probe platform security, circumvent access controls, scrape protected course content, disrupt other users, distribute unsolicited communications or engage in conduct that compromises the security or availability of the service.CLIREN Centre may restrict or suspend access where there is reasonable evidence of misuse or a significant security risk.
11. Privacy and Personal Data
CLIREN Centre may collect and process personal information necessary to register learners, deliver training, administer assessments, communicate with participants, process payments, maintain learning records and issue certificates.Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and CLIREN Centre’s Privacy Policy.Where third-party services are used to support learning, communications, payments or other LMS functionality, information may also be processed according to the applicable provider’s privacy terms.
12. Communications
By enrolling in a programme, you agree to receive communications necessary for delivery and administration of that programme, including announcements, timetable changes, assessment information and account notifications.Promotional communications will be handled separately where consent is required by applicable law.
13. Availability of the Platform
CLIREN Centre aims to provide reliable access to the LMS but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.Access may occasionally be affected by maintenance, upgrades, internet connectivity, hosting problems, cybersecurity measures or circumstances beyond CLIREN Centre’s reasonable control.Where possible, reasonable steps will be taken to minimize disruption to active courses.
14. Educational Disclaimer
CLIREN courses are provided for educational and professional development purposes.Although CLIREN Centre seeks to provide accurate, current and high-quality training, course materials should not be treated as a substitute for applicable research protocols, institutional policies, ethics committee requirements, regulatory requirements, professional guidelines or applicable law.Learners remain responsible for determining how knowledge acquired through the courses should appropriately be applied within their own professional or research environments.
15. Suspension and Termination
CLIREN Centre may suspend or terminate access where a learner materially violates these Terms, engages in fraudulent or abusive conduct, compromises platform security, infringes intellectual property rights or commits serious academic misconduct.Where appropriate, the learner will be informed of the reason and given an opportunity to respond.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, CLIREN Centre will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising solely from the use or inability to use the LMS.Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or to remove any statutory rights available to learners under applicable Kenyan law.
17. Changes to These Terms
CLIREN Centre may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in its programmes, technology, legal requirements or operating practices.Where changes are material, reasonable efforts will be made to notify registered users. The current version and effective date will be published through CLIREN LMS.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes relating to these Terms or the use of CLIREN LMS will be handled in accordance with applicable Kenyan law.
19. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms of Service or CLIREN LMS may be directed to:CLIREN Centre
Clinical Research Network Centre
Matai House
Bofa Road, Off Katoa Homes
Bofa – Maweni, Kilifi, Kenya
Telephone: 0782 555 006
Email: hello@cliren.org
Website:learn.cliren.org
Learning Platform: CLIREN LMS