Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using MadeInAfrica.biz ("the Platform", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our platform.

2. About Our Platform

MadeInAfrica.biz is a storytelling platform focused on showcasing African makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. At this stage of development:

• We publish curated stories about African businesses and innovation
• We offer newsletter subscriptions for updates on new stories
• We accept story contributions from writers who want to share their work
• We provide a "Get Involved" form for potential contributors to connect with us

We do not currently offer:

• User registration or personal accounts
• E-commerce or payment transactions
• Community forums or social features
• Subscription fees or paid services

Note: As our platform evolves, these terms will be updated to reflect new features and capabilities.

3. Acceptable Use

When using our platform, you agree to:

• Read and share stories about African innovation and makers
• Subscribe to our newsletter for updates
• Submit story contributions or inquiries through proper channels
• Use the platform for lawful purposes only
• Respect the intellectual property rights of content creators

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce content without permission
• Submit spam, malware, or harmful code
• Submit false, misleading, or plagiarized story contributions
• Use automated systems (bots) to interact with the platform
• Harass or harm others through the platform

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

All published stories, images, designs, and other content on MadeInAfrica.biz are owned by us or our content contributors and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may read and share stories through standard social sharing features, but you may not reproduce or redistribute content without permission.

4.2 Story Contributions

When you submit a story or content contribution to us:

• You confirm that you own the rights to the content or have permission to submit it
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to publish, edit, and promote your story on our platform
• You retain ownership of your original work
• You agree that we may edit content for clarity, length, and style
• You will be credited as the author when your story is published

5. Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails with story updates and platform news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your email data.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We make no guarantees about:

• The accuracy or completeness of stories and content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website
• The security of data transmission
• Outcomes from connecting with featured businesses or contributors

Stories are published for informational and inspirational purposes. We do not endorse or guarantee any products, services, or businesses featured in our content.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MADEINAFRICA.BIZ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or content
• Business interactions resulting from featured stories
• Technical issues or service interruptions
• Decisions made based on published content

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using MadeInAfrica.biz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use the limited personal data from newsletter subscriptions and story contribution forms.

9. Third-Party Links

Our stories may contain links to external websites or social media profiles of featured makers and businesses. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time as our platform evolves. Material changes will be communicated via email to newsletter subscribers and prominently displayed on our website. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access to the platform for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to others. You may stop using the platform at any time.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by applicable laws. Any disputes should be addressed first by contacting us directly to seek an informal resolution.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

MadeInAfrica.biz
Email: legal@madeinafrica.biz