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Frequently Asked Questions

Need a quick answer? Find help below about subscriptions, how to find what you're looking for, and more.

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Are there limits to how many documents I can access based on my subscription level?

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The basic subscription plan will give you access up to 10 policies per month. The silver subscription plan will give you access up to 30 policies per month. The request for unavailable policies is not free in the basic and silver plan but must be paid for. The platinum subscription plan will give you unlimited access to policies per month and exclusive requests for unavailable policies.

 

Basic plan subscribers only have access to the key country event. Silver plan subscribers have access to the key country events, related news on policy, country profiles, and policy tracking. Platinum plan subscribers have access to all the features.

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What is the available subscription plan?

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The available subscription plans are basic, silver, and platinum.

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What plan is best for me? (For an organization/individual)

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The best plan to subscribe depends on the number of policies required, also the information needed, and the services that are required by the subscribers.

 

However, the platinum plan is recommended because it gives you unlimited access to policies, free exclusive request for unavailable documents, and access to all services offered by us.

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How do I subscribe?

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To subscribe with Policy Vault Africa and start having access to policies and other services offered, click the Get Start button in the menu.

You will need to set up an account first by going to the account setting and providing your name, password, email address, and your country. The information provided can be changed anytime on the account setting page.

 

After providing the necessary information and proceeding to make payment, if applicable.

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What are the payment methods available for subscriptions?

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Payment can be made using a credit/debit card.

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What does the subscription give me access to as a member?

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As a member the subscription gives you access to the key country events, related news on policy, country profile and policy tracking, stakeholder access, access to policy analysis and update, monthly briefing call with analysis, and exclusive requests for unavailable policies. What you have access to depends on your subscription plan.

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Can I access Policy Vault Africa online without a subscription?

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Yes, you can access the Policy Vault Africa website online, but you won’t have access to the policies, insights, or any services.

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Can I get policies free without subscribing?

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You can get access to 10 policies a month with the basic subscription.

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Is there a free trial before subscription?

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Yes, you should create a Basic account for free.

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What are the available remedies in case of subscription error?

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In case of a subscription error, kindly send a message to the team on the website and it will be resolved within 48 hours.

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What is the procedure for refund of subscription fee?

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There is no refund for the subscription fee. However, where the refund request is made within 3 days of paying the subscription fee and no policies have been downloaded or any services used within the 3 days, kindly send us a message on the website requesting for a refund. Where the refund is approved and a confirmation mail has been sent to you, the subscription fee will be returned to its source within 5 – 7 working days depending on the speed of your bank. If the refund does not occur within 7 days, kindly send us a message. The subscription will be canceled, and you won’t have access to policies until a new subscription fee is paid.

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How do I retrieve my password?

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When you are trying to sign in, click on the “Lost Password” link. Enter the registered email address with Policy Vault Africa account. An email will be sent to change the password.

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Can I share my password with others?

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For an individual, the password cannot be shared, it is only for your use. And for an organization, it’s only for the use of the members of the organization. Please keep your password confidential.

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Will I receive an email after subscribing?

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Yes, a confirmation mail will be sent to you.

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What happens if I keep getting logged out after subscription?

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If you cannot log into your account, please ensure you are using the right email address and password. If still having issues after that kindly contact the team at team@policyvault.africa and it will be resolved with 48 hours.

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How do I cancel my subscription?

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When you subscribe to a plan, the subscription automatically ends once the month-end. For example, if you purchase your first subscription to a plan on January 10th, the subscription will end on the 10th of the next month. Before the subscription ends and you are charged for another month you can change to a Basic (free) subscription by going to the account settings page

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Is there a group discount on subscriptions?

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There is no group discount on subscriptions.

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Does Policy Vault Africa have discounts for academic purposes like students and academic institutions?

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No, Policy Vault Africa does not have a discount for academic purposes.

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How do I change my subscription plan?

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You can change your subscription plan by simply upgrading the plan to your desired plan on the account setting page.

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Can Policy Vault Africa provide me with a policy document released last month?

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Yes, Policy Vault Africa can provide the document released last month. If it is not available on the website kindly request the unavailable document and the team will attend to it promptly. However, it is important to note that the service is only free for platinum subscribers.

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What types of documents are available on Policy Vault Africa?

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The Policy Vault Africa website provides extensive access to documents including:

  • Government policies
  • Electoral guidelines
  • Business regulations
  • National budgets
  • Investment guides
  • Acts and laws
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What sectors are covered by Policy Vault Africa?

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We cover all sectors in Africa which include health, agriculture, trade and investment, economy, migration, taxation, power and energy, science and technology, and education.

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What are the time frames of the document available on the website?

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The documents can be saved on the website and the saved documents do not have a timeframe. You continue to have access to the saved documents even when you do not subscribe for the month.

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What countries are covered by Policy Vault Africa?

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Policy Vault Africa provides laws, regulations, and policies that cover the whole of Africa. We are present in West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa. Our offices are located in Rwanda, Nigeria, USA, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

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What can I do if I cannot find a particular Policy?

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If you are unable to find a particular policy, request the unavailable policy on our website. The policy will be delivered promptly. Our team is committed to a fast turnaround with professional delivery.

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How fast can unavailable policies be made available on request?

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The unavailable policies will be provided within 7 to 14 working days. If you have not to be attended to within 14 working days, you can send us a message using the link on the website.

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Are the policies on Policy Vault Africa up to date?

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Our in-country held staff research and compile policies across sectors that are up to date. The latest policies and regulations across different sectors in Africa can be found on our website.

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Are old policies found on the website?

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Yes, old policies can be found on the website. We provide both past, amended, and most recent policies, laws, and regulations of different countries in Africa.

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Who do I contact if I have a question regarding a policy?

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Kindly send us a message using the link on the website and you will be attended to promptly.

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How do I know I am getting a verified document?

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Our policy team verifies the authenticity of the policies and standardizes them according to our guidelines. This is to ensure that you are getting standard and verified documents. Any document found on our website is a verified document.

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What do I do if I am unsatisfied with the policy obtained?

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Kindly contact the team at team@policyvault.africa.

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Can I request documents published in local languages?

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Documents available on our website are not published in the local languages. We do not translate policies, regulations, and laws into local languages.

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Our organization needs many policies on a particular sector. What should we do?

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Your organization can partner with our team to provide the policies or documents needed. To partner with our team, kindly send a message to team@policyvault.africa.

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Does the website make use of cookies?

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Yes, the website makes use of cookies.

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Does Policy Vault Africa have an app?

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Policy Vault Africa does not have an app. You can visit the website made using a browser on your computer or mobile devices like tablets, smartphone among others.

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Can policies get sent to the subscriber’s email upon request?

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Yes, policies can be sent to your email upon request.

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How do I solve any problem with my Policy Vault Africa Account?

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If you are having any problems with changing your details like name, email address, password, subscription plan, you can effectively carry out these changes on the Settings page. Whenever any personal details are changed on your website, a confirmation email will be sent to you to ensure the changes were carried out by you.

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Who do I contact in case of an issue with an account?

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We are ready to help resolve any issue you have with your account. Click the Contact Us button on the help page to send us a message and it will be attended to promptly.

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Which browser works best for viewing the website?

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Policy Vault Africa website can be opened on a computer or using mobile devices, all moder browsers work perfectly well with it but ensure you are using the latest version of the browser.

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Is Policy Vault Africa a secured website?

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Yes, Policy Vault Africa is a secured website. We implement industry-standard security measures intended to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control.

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What steps has Policy Vault Africa taken to prevent malware?

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We implement industry-standard security measures intended to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control.

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What can I do where I am unsatisfied with the services?

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Where the services provided are not to your satisfaction, please comment for us by sending a message to team@policyvault.africa.

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How do I delete my account?

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First you should change your subscription to a Basic subscription which is free. If you want to completely delete your account please email team@policyvault.africa.

However, if you delete your account, you will not be able to restore your old information or policies and document saved on the account. To log in again, you will have to create a new account.

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