The CHAIN website is designed to be a useful, centrally located resource for any information about HIV/AIDS.
All visitors to the website are welcome and have the ability to receive information as well as contribute.

HIV/AIDS organisations, specialists, experts, practitioners and educators are encouraged to 'become a member' by registering contact details on the website. This provides a pass-worded space for members to network and communicate by sharing information on projects, research, news and events, employment opportunities and contact details.
Many parts of the website are 'interactive' and 'self-authoring', meaning that users can contribute information to parts of the website without any technical knowledge. All information is reviewed and validated according to a set of guidelines by the 'editorial committee'.
Accessing the website does not incur a fee.
The website is organised in the following way: