Last updated: [20-10-2014]
1. Acceptance
By accessing or using this Site you agree to these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not accept these Terms, do not use the Site.
2. Who we are
The Site is operated by The Africa Standard. Contact: support@[yourdomain].com.
3. Use of the Site
- You may view, download, and share content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices.
- You may not republish, distribute, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written permission.
4. Accounts & subscriptions
- Some features require registration. You are responsible for keeping account credentials secure.
- Paid subscriptions are billed as described at checkout. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
5. User content & submissions
- By submitting content (comments, tips, op-eds), you grant The Africa Standard a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display the content.
- You confirm that content is your original work and does not infringe third-party rights. We may moderate, remove, or refuse submissions at our discretion.
6. Prohibited conduct
You must not:
- Post unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing material.
- Attempt to disrupt the Site or access restricted areas.
- Impersonate others or create fake accounts.
7. Intellectual property
All content on the Site (text, images, logos, audio, code) is owned or licensed by The Africa Standard and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
8. Advertisements & sponsored content
Ads and sponsored content are identified according to our Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy. We do not accept paid editorial influence.
9. Disclaimers & limitation of liability
- The Site is provided “as is” without warranties.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Africa Standard is not liable for damages arising from use of the Site.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Africa Standard from claims arising from your breach of these Terms.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access for violations or for any reason with notice where required by law.
12. Governing law & jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Nigerian courts, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
13. Changes
We may update these Terms. Significant changes will be communicated by posting a revised date and, where necessary, seeking consent.
Contact: legal@theafricastandard.com
