Terms of Service

Welcome to the Nairobi Air Quality Portal a digital platform developed by the County Government of Nairobi to provide transparent, real-time air quality data to residents, researchers, and policymakers.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this portal, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the site immediately.

2. Purpose of the Portal

The portal provides environmental data sourced from air quality sensors installed across Nairobi. The data is intended for public awareness, health planning, and research purposes. It is not to be used as legal evidence or for any commercial exploitation without authorization.

3. Data Accuracy

While the County Government strives to ensure accuracy, air quality data is subject to calibration errors, sensor downtime, or external interference. The portal is provided “as is” without warranties of accuracy or completeness.

4. User Responsibilities

• Do not manipulate or misrepresent the data presented.
• Do not attempt unauthorized access to the system or APIs.
• Always cite the Nairobi County Air Quality Portal as the data source when using its data.

5. Modifications

These terms may be updated periodically to reflect policy or legal changes. Updates will be posted on this page with an effective date.

6. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact the Nairobi County Department of Environment via email at environment@nairobi.go.ke.

7. Intellectual Property and Data Use

Air quality data may be used for educational, research, and public information purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the Nairobi Air Quality Portal. Commercial use, redistribution, or API integration requires prior written approval from the County Government.

8. Limitation of Liability

The County Government of Nairobi, its employees, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Portal or its data. Users rely on the data at their own discretion and risk.

9. Privacy

Any personal information collected through the Portal (such as feedback forms or account registration) will be handled in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this Portal shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

11. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of 2025/11/05.