Terms And Conditions


Last Updated: Sun 27th April, 2025

Soko Uganda is a trusted and leading e-commerce platform proudly operating under the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) initiative, committed to empowering local businesses and communities. By using this platform, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before accessing or using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Soko Uganda (www.sokouganda.com), you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, please do not use our platform.

 

2. User Registration & Account Responsibilities

  • You agree to provide accurate and current information during registration or checkout.

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.

  • Accounts are non-transferable. Notify us immediately of unauthorized use. 

 

3. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

You must not:

  • Use the platform for illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.

  • Post harmful content (e.g., viruses, spam).

  • Violate intellectual property rights or privacy of others.

  • Misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

 

4. Product Listings & Vendor Responsibilities

  • Vendors are solely responsible for product accuracy, quality, and compliance with laws.

  • Soko Uganda reserves the right to remove listings violating community standards, policies, or laws.

 

5. Pricing, Payment & Orders

  • All prices are in Ugandan Shillings (UGX) unless stated otherwise.

  • Orders must be paid in full via approved methods (e.g., mobile money, cards) before processing.

  • We reserve the right to cancel orders due to suspected fraud, errors, or stock unavailability.

 

6. Delivery & Shipping

  • Delivery is facilitated via Soko Deliveries, covering Kampala and select locations.

  • Estimated delivery times are not guaranteed and may vary due to external factors.

 

7. Returns, Refunds & Exchanges

  • Buyers may request returns/exchanges within 3 days of delivery if items are defective or misrepresented.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 business days after approval.

 

8. Intellectual Property

All content on Soko Uganda (text, graphics, logos, images) is our property or licensed to us and may not be reproduced without written permission.

 

9. Privacy

Your use of our platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at www.sokouganda.com/privacy-policy.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

Soko Uganda shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from platform use, including delivery delays or product issues.

 

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform is provided "as is." We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service or accuracy of third-party content.

 

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Soko Uganda against claims resulting from your breach of these terms or misuse of the platform.

 

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts violating these terms, at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

 

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These terms are governed by Ugandan law.

  • Disputes shall first be resolved amicably. If unresolved, they will be submitted to courts in Kampala, Uganda.

 

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Review this page regularly.

 

16. Contact Information

For inquiries, contact:

 

17. Miscellaneous

  • If any clause is deemed invalid, the remainder of the terms remain enforceable.

  • These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Soko Uganda.

 

By using Soko Uganda, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.