Terms of Service

Introduction

By accessing and using the website africannewsrehearsal.co.za (the "Website"), operated by Caleb Whitmore, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of the Website, which provides informational content including news, analysis, and articles about Africa. No registration or account creation is required to access the content. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.

Use of the Website

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and view the content on this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may read, download, or print content for your own use, provided you do not modify, reproduce, or distribute it without prior written consent from the owner. Access to the Website may be suspended or terminated at any time without notice.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this Website, including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, headlines, and the overall design, is the exclusive property of Caleb Whitmore or its content contributors and is protected under South African copyright law and international treaties. You may not copy, republish, modify, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission. The name African News Rehearsal and associated logos are trademarks of the owner and may not be used without authorization.

User Responsibilities

As a user of this Website, you are responsible for ensuring your use complies with these Terms of Service. You must not attempt to interfere with the Website’s functionality, use automated tools to scrape content, or misrepresent your identity. You are expected to access the Website in good faith and for legitimate informational purposes only.

Prohibited Activities

You are strictly prohibited from:

Using the Website for any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or data
Using bots, scrapers, or other automated means to extract content
Reproducing, redistributing, or selling any content without permission
Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation

Content and Accuracy

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and timeliness, African News Rehearsal does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content for your purposes. News events evolve rapidly, and some information may become outdated. Readers are advised to verify critical information from official sources.

External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for additional context or resources. These links are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement. African News Rehearsal is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external sites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Caleb Whitmore and African News Rehearsal shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content. This includes but is not limited to losses from misinformation, technical failures, or third-party actions.

Disclaimers and Warranties

The Website and all its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. Caleb Whitmore disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from the Website shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Cape Town, South Africa.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.