RESEARCH & CLINICAL DISCLAIMER

Research Hub Africa

Effective Date: July 16, 2026 

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 

1. Purpose

Research Hub Africa ("RHA", "we", "our", or "us") is an academic, research, and professional collaboration platform designed to facilitate the discovery, discussion, sharing, and dissemination of scholarly information.

The platform supports clinicians, researchers, educators, students, institutions, and professionals across all university disciplines.

Content available on Research Hub Africa is intended solely for educational, research, academic, and professional collaboration purposes.

2. Not Medical Advice

Information available on Research Hub Africa does not constitute:

• medical advice;

• clinical diagnosis;

• treatment recommendations;

• professional consultation;

• emergency medical guidance.

Users should always exercise independent professional judgment and consult applicable clinical guidelines, institutional protocols, and qualified healthcare professionals before making clinical decisions.

3. Professional Judgment

Research Hub Africa does not replace professional expertise.

Healthcare professionals remain solely responsible for:

• diagnosis;

• investigations;

• treatment decisions;

• patient management;

• interpretation of research findings;

• application of institutional protocols.

4. Research Content

Research papers, theses, dissertations, lecture notes, conference materials, and scholarly publications are shared to encourage education and scientific collaboration.

Publication of research on the platform does not imply that Research Hub Africa:

• endorses the findings;

• verifies scientific accuracy;

• guarantees methodological quality;

• confirms reproducibility of results.

Users should critically evaluate all research before applying it in practice.

5. Clinical Cases

Clinical cases are submitted by individual users for educational discussion.

Research Hub Africa does not independently verify:

• diagnoses;

• investigations;

• treatment approaches;

• outcomes;

• interpretations.

Users should not rely upon uploaded clinical cases as definitive clinical guidance.

6. Institutional Protocols

Institutional protocols represent practices developed within individual hospitals, universities, laboratories, or healthcare institutions.

Protocols may differ from:

• international guidelines;

• national recommendations;

• regional standards;

• local policies.

Availability of a protocol on Research Hub Africa does not constitute endorsement by the platform.

Healthcare professionals should follow the policies of their own institutions and applicable regulatory authorities.

7. Clinical Signals

Clinical Signals are observational reports submitted by verified professionals to promote awareness of emerging patterns, unusual presentations, or public health concerns.

Clinical Signals:

• are preliminary observations;

• may not yet be independently verified;

• should not be interpreted as confirmed outbreaks;

• should not replace official public health communications.

Only recognized public health authorities can declare disease outbreaks or public health emergencies.

8. Research Summaries

Research Hub Africa may display educational summaries including:

• Key Insight

• Clinical Relevance

• Population Studied

• Study Type

• Limitations

• African Relevance

These summaries are intended to improve research discovery and understanding.

Users should consult the original publication before drawing scientific or clinical conclusions.

9. AI-Assisted Features

Some educational summaries and research classifications may be generated using artificial intelligence.

Although reasonable efforts are made to improve quality:

AI-generated information may contain:

• omissions;

• inaccuracies;

• incomplete interpretations;

• outdated information.

AI-generated outputs should always be reviewed alongside the original publication.

10. Public Health Information

Research Hub Africa is not a public health authority.

Public health information available on the platform should not replace guidance issued by:

• Ministries of Health;

• National Public Health Institutes;

• WHO;

• Africa CDC;

• CDC;

• other recognized authorities.

11. Emergency Situations

Research Hub Africa must never be used as a substitute for emergency medical care.

Individuals experiencing medical emergencies should immediately contact:

• local emergency services;

• nearby hospitals;

• qualified healthcare professionals.

12. Research Collaboration

Research Hub Africa facilitates collaboration between users.

However, the platform does not guarantee:

• funding;

• research outcomes;

• publication;

• successful collaborations;

• mentorship outcomes.

Users remain responsible for conducting appropriate due diligence before entering collaborations.

13. User Responsibility

Every user remains responsible for:

• verifying scientific information;

• assessing methodological quality;

• complying with institutional ethics;

• protecting patient confidentiality;

• complying with applicable laws;

• obtaining necessary permissions before applying shared information.

14. Limitation of Liability

Research Hub Africa and EviForge Ventures shall not be liable for:

• clinical decisions;

• research decisions;

• academic outcomes;

• financial losses;

• patient outcomes;

• institutional decisions;

• reliance upon user-generated content;

• reliance upon AI-generated summaries.

Use of the platform is entirely at the user's own professional judgment and responsibility.

15. External Resources

Research Hub Africa may link users to:

• PubMed;

• journal websites;

• publisher websites;

• institutional repositories;

• DOI services;

• external databases.

Research Hub Africa is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, licensing, or content of third-party websites.

16. Educational Purpose

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all information provided on Research Hub Africa is intended solely for:

• education;

• research;

• scientific discussion;

• academic collaboration;

• professional networking.

Nothing on the platform should be interpreted as official clinical guidance or legal advice.

17. Changes to This Disclaimer

This disclaimer may be updated periodically to reflect:

• platform improvements;

• legal requirements;

• scientific developments;

• technological advancements.

Continued use of Research Hub Africa after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

18. Contact Information

Research Hub Africa

Operated by EviForge Ventures

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Nigeria

Email: rhasupport@addisonforge.com

19. Acceptance

By accessing or using Research Hub Africa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Research & Clinical Disclaimer.