Last updated: 27 January 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing kacp.co.ke, registering for membership, or using any KACP digital service including the forums, event portals and resource libraries, you consent to be bound by these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, and all applicable Kenyan laws and professional regulations.
These terms apply to all members, prospective members, event attendees, website visitors and other users of KACP services.
2. Membership, Accounts and Professional Conduct
KACP membership is a privilege granted to qualified clinical pathologists and related professionals.
Accurate information. You must provide accurate, complete and current professional information during registration, and keep your member profile up to date.
Account security. You are responsible for protecting your login credentials and for all activity on your account. Report unauthorised use immediately.
Professional ethics. Your use of KACP platforms must align with the highest standards of medical ethics as set out by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
Membership dues. Continued membership requires timely payment of the annual membership fee.
Please note: misrepresentation of professional qualifications, or unethical use of the forums, may result in immediate suspension or termination of membership without refund.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the KACP website and member portal, including text, graphics, logos, clinical guidelines, protocols, syllabi and scientific materials, is the property of KACP or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property law.
Member licence. Members receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use KACP content for personal, non-commercial professional development.
Restrictions. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display or commercially exploit any KACP content without express written permission.
User contributions. By posting, sharing or submitting content to our platforms, you grant KACP a perpetual licence to use, display and distribute that content for educational and operational purposes.
4. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use KACP services to:
- Violate any applicable national, professional or ethical law or regulation
- Post or share confidential patient information, or defamatory, harassing or misleading clinical content
- Use the member directory for unsolicited commercial communication, marketing or recruitment without consent
- Attempt to circumvent security, scrape data or overload our systems
- Impersonate another member, a KACP official or any other person
5. Events, CPD and Payments
Registration for conferences, workshops and CPD events is subject to the specific terms and fees of each event.
Payment. Event fees must be paid in full by the stated deadline to secure registration.
Cancellation and refunds. Cancellation policies are event specific and are communicated during registration. Refunds may be subject to an administrative fee.
CPD certificates. Certificates of attendance or participation are issued once event completion has been verified.
Programme changes. KACP reserves the right to alter event programmes, speakers or venues where necessary.
6. Professional and Educational Disclaimers
KACP is a professional association. It is not a healthcare provider and not a regulatory body.
Clinical guidelines and content. All scientific content, guidelines and forum discussion is informational and educational only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, diagnosis or treatment.
Provided as is. Services and content are provided on an as is and as available basis, without warranties of any kind.
No guarantee. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of information on our platforms, nor continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to them.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Kenyan law, KACP, its officers, trustees and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of our services, membership or event attendance, including loss of data, loss of profit or interruption of practice, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your membership and access to our services immediately, and without prior notice, for conduct that breaches these Terms, harms members or the Association, or is unlawful. Termination may result in forfeiture of paid membership dues.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by Kenyan law. Any dispute arising from these Terms or from the use of KACP services shall first be addressed through good faith negotiation. If it remains unresolved, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nairobi, Kenya.
10. Changes to These Terms
KACP may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted with an updated last updated date. Continued use of our services after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Members will be notified of significant changes by email.
Questions about these Terms
Contact the KACP Secretariat:
- Telephone: +254 726 830 732
- Email: info@kacp.co.ke
- Postal address: P.O. Box 248-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
