Terms of Use

TERMS OF SERVICE Effective Date: January 1, 2024 These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Africa Trade Monitor ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of the africatrademonitor.com website and all associated services, content, and features (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing, browsing, or using our Service, 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 may not use the Service. USE OF SERVICE License Grant: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms and all applicable laws. Eligibility: You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a company or organization, you warrant that you have authority to bind that entity. Permitted Use: 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. Specifically, you agree not to: Engage in any conduct that is unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks. Transmit viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature. Collect or track personal information about others without consent. Impersonate any person or entity. Engage in commercial activities or advertising without our express written permission. Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract content or data. Circumvent security measures or bypass access restrictions. Harass, intimidate, or threaten other users or our staff. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Ownership of Content: All content published on Africa Trade Monitor, including articles, reports, photographs, graphics, videos, data, analysis, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of Africa Trade Monitor or our content providers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Limited License to Users: We grant you a limited license to view and download Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from our Content without our express written permission. User-Generated Content: If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our Service ("User Content"), you grant Africa Trade Monitor a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any medium. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights. Trademarks: Africa Trade Monitor, africatrademonitor.com, and all associated logos and trademarks are the property of Africa Trade Monitor. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. Third-Party Content: Our Service may contain content from third parties. Such content is governed by the intellectual property rights of the respective owners and is used with appropriate permissions or under fair dealing provisions. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You further agree not to: Post or transmit any false, misleading, or defamatory information. Engage in any form of harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior. Violate the privacy or confidentiality of others. Attempt to disrupt the normal operation of the Service. Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business. Solicit or promote illegal activities or services. Use the Service for spam, unsolicited marketing, or phishing. Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of our platform. Violation of these provisions may result in immediate suspension or termination of your access to the Service, without refund or liability to you. DISCLAIMERS Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information, Africa Trade Monitor makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content published on the Service. All information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Third-Party Information: Our Service may contain information, data, and analysis sourced from third parties. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of such information and are not responsible for errors or omissions therein. No Professional Advice: Content published on Africa Trade Monitor is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, investment, or business advice. You should not rely solely on our Content for making business decisions. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals before making any significant business or investment decisions. No Warranty: The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or title. Availability: We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components. Access may be suspended or terminated at any time at our discretion. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted by law, Africa Trade Monitor shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or if you have not paid anything, $100 USD. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. INDEMNIFICATION You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Africa Trade Monitor, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from: your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any applicable law, or your infringement of any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Africa. Dispute Resolution: Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, either party may pursue legal remedies through the courts of South Africa. MODIFICATION OF TERMS We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Service, and your continued use of the Service following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. TERMINATION We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice or liability. Grounds for termination include violation of these Terms, engagement in unlawful activity, or conduct we deem harmful to our business or other users. SEVERABILITY If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. ENTIRE AGREEMENT These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Africa Trade Monitor regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions about these Terms of Service, wish to report a violation, or need to contact us regarding any matter related to the Service, please reach out: Africa Trade Monitor Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Johannesburg, South Africa Support: [email protected] By using Africa Trade Monitor, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.