Terms of Use

TERMS OF SERVICE Welcome to Africa Civic Lens ("Company," "we," "us," "our," or "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Africa Civic Lens regarding your use of our website located at africaciviclens.com and all associated services, content, and features (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Service in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Service. USE LICENSE Africa Civic Lens grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Service for lawful purposes only. This license does not include the right to: Modify or copy the materials or content Use the materials or content for any commercial purpose or for any public display Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Service Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server Violate any applicable laws or regulations while using the Service INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS All content published on Africa Civic Lens, including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Africa Civic Lens or licensed to us by third parties. This content is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content on the Service without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use and provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and could result in criminal or civil liability. USER-GENERATED CONTENT If you submit, post, or display content on the Service (including comments, feedback, contributions, or suggestions), you grant Africa Civic Lens a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media or format. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit and that your submission does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws. You acknowledge that Africa Civic Lens has no obligation to publish, monitor, or moderate user-generated content, though we reserve the right to do so. USER CONDUCT You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Service. Prohibited behavior includes: Harassing, threatening, defaming, or abusing other users Posting content that is obscene, offensive, or contains hate speech Spamming, phishing, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service Uploading viruses, malware, or other harmful code Impersonating another person or entity Violating any applicable laws or regulations Engaging in any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics Attempting to circumvent security measures or gain unauthorized access to restricted areas Africa Civic Lens reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or engage in any prohibited conduct. DISCLAIMERS The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. Africa Civic Lens makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Africa Civic Lens does not warrant that: The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable Any defects in the Service will be corrected The Service or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components While Africa Civic Lens strives to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content published on the Service. News and information published on Africa Civic Lens is based on available sources and journalistic standards, but may contain errors or omissions. Users should conduct their own research and verify information from multiple sources. External links provided on the Service are for informational purposes only. Africa Civic Lens is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites. Your use of external websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted by law, Africa Civic Lens shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if Africa Civic Lens has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Africa Civic Lens's total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service exceed the amount you have paid to Africa Civic Lens in the twelve months preceding the claim, or if you have not made any payments, one hundred South African Rand (ZAR 100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. INDEMNIFICATION You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Africa Civic Lens and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights. TERMINATION Africa Civic Lens may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS Africa Civic Lens reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Africa for the resolution of any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service. SEVERABILITY If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. ENTIRE AGREEMENT These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Africa Civic Lens regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements. CONTACT US If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: By email: [email protected] By mail: Africa Civic Lens, South Africa By visiting our contact page: africaciviclens.com/contact Last Updated: January 2024