Effective Date: [22/05/2024]

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using NewsUnplug.co.za (“the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

3. Use of the Site

a. Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

b. User Account: You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

c. Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its related systems or networks.

4. Content

a. User Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Site (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, and display your User Content in connection with the Site.

b. Our Content: All content provided on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of NewsUnplug.co.za or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

5. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NewsUnplug.co.za shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NewsUnplug.co.za, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Country/State]. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in South Africa.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Site, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@newsunplug.co.za