Effective Date: December 26, 2024

Welcome to Western Kenya Times (“WKT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”) and any related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

1. Use of Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

Permitted Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You must not:

  • Use the Site to distribute or post unlawful, defamatory, or obscene content.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Services.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Site or systems.

2. Content Ownership and Use

WKT Content

All content published on the Site, including articles, graphics, logos, and multimedia (the “Content”), is the property of WKT or its licensors. You may view, download, and print Content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

User-Generated Content

If you submit or upload any content to the Site (“User Content”), you grant WKT a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with our Services. You retain ownership of your User Content but are solely responsible for its legality and accuracy.


3. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.


4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience, and WKT does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites. Access them at your own risk.


5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. WKT does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content.


6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WKT shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.


7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WKT, its affiliates, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.


8. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.


9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or other conduct deemed harmful to WKT.


10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts located in Kenya.


11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Western Kenya Times
Email: editor@westernkenyatimes.co.ke/westernkenyatimes@gmail.com


By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.