1. The platform
AFRAUSN.org is operated by the Malak Foundation as a free, non-representative directory and network for African-Australian community organisations. The platform does not represent, endorse, or speak for any participating organisation.
2. Eligibility
Participation in AFRAUSN is open to Australian-based organisations that primarily serve, involve, or are led by people of African heritage and that meet the eligibility criteria in the Charter. Applications are reviewed by the Malak Foundation.
3. Account integrity
You must provide accurate information when applying. You are responsible for keeping your organisation’s profile up to date and for the conduct of any seat-holders you designate within your organisation.
4. Permitted use of the participation mark
Approved participating organisations may display the AFRAUSN participation mark on their own websites, social media, letterheads, and grant applications to indicate current participation. The mark may not be used for unlawful, discriminatory, partisan-political, or commercially deceptive purposes. Misuse may result in suspension or termination of participation.
5. Acceptable content
Content you post to AFRAUSN — including profiles, work highlights, events, partnership posts, and messages — must comply with the Charter. You may not use the platform to harass, defame, discriminate, endorse political candidates, take positions on active conflicts, or solicit commercially in a manner inconsistent with the network’s purpose.
6. Partnership confidentiality
Where you receive confidential partnership invitations or accept a confidentiality acknowledgement before viewing details of a partnership opportunity, you must respect that confidentiality. Misuse of confidential partnership information — including using it to compete against the initiating organisation on the same opportunity — is grounds for suspension.
7. Suspension and termination
The Malak Foundation may suspend or terminate participation for breach of the Charter or these terms, following written notice, an opportunity to respond, and documentation in the audit log. Decisions may be appealed in writing.
8. Leaving the network
You may withdraw from AFRAUSN at any time without penalty by deleting your organisation’s account. A 30-day grace period applies. After 30 days, your data is permanently erased.
9. Privacy
Your privacy is governed by the Privacy Policy. AFRAUSN does not share your information with government or any third party without your explicit per-instance permission.
10. Liability
The platform is provided on an “as is” basis. The Malak Foundation makes no warranties about the platform’s availability or fitness for any particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, the Malak Foundation’s liability arising from your use of the platform is limited to the resupply of the relevant service.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory.
12. Changes
We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced via the Monday digest with at least 14 days’ notice before taking effect.
Last reviewed: May 2026.