Welcome to Pulse of Africa (“POA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the POA website at Pulse of Africa, including all associated digital platforms, newsletters, social media channels, features and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
Pulse of Africa is a Pan-African media platform dedicated to African storytelling through news, documentaries, cultural content, editorial analysis, and multimedia experiences.
The Services are designed as a storytelling ecosystem that highlights African narratives, creativity, innovation, and perspectives.
For the purposes of these Terms:
By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you:
If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.
These Terms apply to all users worldwide, including Africa, the USA, Europe, the UK, and all other jurisdictions. They cover all content, features, and functionalities offered by POA.
POA may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of POA or any third party.
You must not:
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Services.
If user accounts or submission features are available:
POA reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
All Content available through the Services is owned by or licensed to Pulse of Africa and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
This includes original POA editorial programs such as:
No Content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly displayed, or commercially exploited without prior written consent from POA.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view Content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may share Content using official sharing tools provided by POA, provided that:
If you submit or upload any content (“User Content”), you grant POA a:
license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content across any media format or platform.
You represent and warrant that:
POA reserves the right (but not the obligation) to review, edit, remove, or refuse any User Content.
You agree not to:
POA may restrict or remove access to the Services at its sole discretion where violations occur.
You may not use the Services or Content to:
Any such use requires explicit written authorization from POA.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or sponsored content.
POA does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, services, or practices.
Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.
POA does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Services.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or portion of the Services at any time without notice.
POA shall not be liable for any interruption, delay, or unavailability.
POA respects intellectual property rights.
If you believe any Content infringes your copyright, please submit a notice to:
Email: poa@pulseofafrica.info
Your notice must include:
POA will investigate and may remove or disable access to the material where appropriate.
The Services and Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, POA and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Services.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless POA and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
POA may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
If you access the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and that the organization accepts full responsibility for compliance.
Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and POA.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
We encourage users to contact us first to attempt informal resolution of disputes.
POA may update these Terms from time to time.
Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
POA shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, political events, cyber incidents, or infrastructure failures.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional legal notices, constitute the entire agreement between you and POA regarding the Services.
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
For questions regarding these Terms:
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