Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the Organised People’s Party (OPP), accessible at oppzm.org.

By accessing, browsing, submitting information through, or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website.

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the OPP website, including membership forms, contact forms, information pages, publications, updates, campaign materials, and any other content made available through the website.

2. Who We Are

The Organised People’s Party (OPP) is a registered political party in the Republic of Zambia.

Registration No: ORS/102/80/87149
Office Address: Plot 1215, Kafue Road, Chilanga, Zambia
Website: oppzm.org
Email: info@oppzm.org
Phone: 0975 832 283 / 0966 565 106

3. Purpose of This Website

This website exists to provide official information about OPP, its leadership, values, programmes, activities, public statements, membership processes, and lawful political work.

The website may also be used to:

• Allow citizens to submit membership or supporter interest forms.
• Allow visitors to contact OPP.
• Share official party updates, news, notices, and campaign communications.
• Provide information about party structures, events, and participation opportunities.
• Support lawful political engagement and democratic participation.

This website is not intended to provide legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

4. Eligibility to Use the Website

You may use this website only if you are able to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws.

Membership-related forms and political participation processes on this website are intended for persons aged 18 years and above. OPP does not knowingly invite membership applications from persons below the lawful voting age.

5. User Submissions

You may submit information through website forms, including membership, supporter, volunteer, or contact forms.

When submitting information, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate, truthful, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• You will not submit false, misleading, impersonated, abusive, unlawful, or malicious content.
• You will not use the website to harass, threaten, defame, insult, or intimidate any person.
• You will not submit content that contains viruses, harmful code, spam, or attempts to interfere with the website.
• You are responsible for the content you submit.

OPP reserves the right to review, ignore, delete, reject, or take appropriate action regarding any submission that violates these Terms of Use or applicable law.

6. Membership and Participation

Submitting a membership, supporter, volunteer, or participation form through this website does not automatically guarantee acceptance, appointment, or assignment to any official party position.

OPP may review submitted information and contact you for verification, clarification, onboarding, or further engagement.

Participation in OPP activities remains subject to party rules, internal procedures, applicable laws, and decisions made by authorised party structures.

7. Website Content

All content on this website is provided for general information, public communication, political education, mobilisation, and organisational purposes.

While OPP aims to keep the information accurate and updated, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, uninterrupted, or free from errors.

OPP may update, remove, edit, or change website content at any time without prior notice.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website belongs to or is lawfully used by OPP. This includes text, graphics, logos, images, videos, designs, slogans, documents, campaign materials, website layout, and other published materials.

You may view, share, or print website content for personal, civic, educational, or non-commercial political engagement, provided that you do not alter the meaning of the content or falsely present it as your own.

You may not, without prior written permission from OPP:

• Use OPP logos, symbols, designs, or official branding for unauthorised purposes.
• Reproduce website content for commercial gain.
• Misrepresent OPP materials as being issued by another person, party, or organisation.
• Edit, distort, or use OPP content in a way that is misleading, defamatory, unlawful, or damaging to OPP.
• Create false pages, fake documents, fake notices, or impersonation material using OPP branding.

9. Political Communication

OPP may use the website to publish political views, statements, policy positions, campaign messages, responses to national issues, and calls for lawful citizen participation.

Users are responsible for how they interpret, share, or act upon information published on the website.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as encouraging violence, unlawful conduct, hate speech, public disorder, or violation of the Constitution and laws of Zambia.

10. Prohibited Use

You must not use this website to:

• Break any law or encourage unlawful conduct.
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, overload, damage, or interfere with the website.
• Submit false information or impersonate another person.
• Upload or transmit malicious software, spam, or harmful code.
• Scrape, harvest, or misuse personal information from the website.
• Misuse OPP branding, documents, logos, or public materials.
• Publish defamatory, abusive, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or threatening content.
• Interfere with other users’ access to the website.
• Use the website for unauthorised fundraising, advertising, or commercial promotion.
• Create the false impression that you officially represent OPP when you do not.

OPP reserves the right to restrict or block access where misuse is detected.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, media platforms, payment platforms, event platforms, or other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and public engagement. OPP does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, terms, availability, security, or accuracy.

Visiting third-party websites is at your own discretion.

12. Privacy and Personal Information

Your use of this website may involve the submission of personal information.

OPP handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and Zambia’s Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021.

You should read the Privacy Policy to understand how your information is collected, used, stored, shared, and protected.

13. Website Availability and Security

OPP aims to keep this website accessible, secure, and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from technical problems.

The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, hosting issues, security concerns, internet failures, or circumstances beyond OPP’s control.

You are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own device, including updated software, secure browsers, and protection against malware.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as available” basis.

OPP makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, but does not make absolute guarantees regarding:

• The completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of website content.
• Continuous website availability.
• Error-free operation.
• Compatibility with every device or browser.
• The absence of viruses or harmful components.
• Outcomes resulting from your use of website information.

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, OPP shall not be liable for any loss, damage, claim, cost, or expense arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this website.
• Reliance on information published on this website.
• Technical failures, interruptions, delays, or security incidents.
• Third-party websites linked from this website.
• Unauthorised use or misuse of information submitted through the website.
• Actions taken by users based on website content.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold OPP, its authorised officers, officials, employees, representatives, members, volunteers, and service providers harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website, violation of these Terms of Use, or breach of applicable law.

17. Changes to These Terms

OPP may update or revise these Terms of Use from time to time.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the revised Terms of Use.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

18. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of Zambia.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of this website shall be handled in accordance with the applicable laws and courts of Zambia.

19. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact: