Effective Date: 31 January 2025
Welcome to The Vanguard Zimbabwe (thevanguardzim.com). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content (collectively referred to as the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, or you are accessing the Site with the consent of a parent or guardian, and that you agree to abide by these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
The Vanguard Zimbabwe reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our practices. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Use of the Site
By using the Site, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Use the Site for lawful purposes only.
- Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site.
- Not impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Not post or transmit any inappropriate, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful content.
4. Intellectual Property
The Vanguard Zimbabwe and its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio) are owned by The Vanguard Zimbabwe and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any of the materials on the Site without our prior written permission.
5. User Contributions
The Site may contain interactive features (e.g., comment sections, forums) that allow users to submit, post, or transmit content.
By using these features, you grant The Vanguard Zimbabwe a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, perform, display, and distribute such content in any media.
You are solely responsible for the contributions you make on the Site. You agree that your contributions will not violate any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or any other legal rights.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Vanguard Zimbabwe. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services.
You acknowledge and agree that The Vanguard Zimbabwe shall not be liable for any damages or losses caused by your interactions with any third-party sites.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Vanguard Zimbabwe, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site; (iii) any content obtained from the Site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Vanguard Zimbabwe, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your contributions and any use of the Site’s content, services, or products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Zimbabwe, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Zimbabwe.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: thevanguardzim@gmail.com
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Vanguard Zimbabwe regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements between you and The Vanguard Zimbabwe.
By using The Vanguard Zimbabwe, you signify your acceptance of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Site. Thank you for your cooperation.
Note: It is always advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure that your Terms of Use comply with applicable laws and regulations.