Mzansi Mana Terms of Service

These Terms of Service set forth the terms and conditions applicable when you use the digital content distribution services operated by Mzansi Mana Publishing, a South African creative publishing company.

Article 1: Definitions

In these Terms of Service, the following words shall have the following meanings:

“The Terms of Service” shall mean these terms applicable to the digital content and services provided by Mzansi Mana.

“Our Company” shall mean Mzansi Mana Publishing.

“The Services” shall mean all online platforms, content distribution services, and related tools operated by Mzansi Mana, including but not limited to digital magazines, webcomics, and community platforms.

“User(s)” shall mean any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Services, including those intending to register or participate.

“Content” shall mean any creative work or material made available through the Services, including but not limited to comics, stories, illustrations, articles, videos, sound, images, or related data. Content also includes links to third-party services or websites.

Article 2: Scope of Application

These Terms of Service apply to all activities related to the use of our Services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms.

• If the User is a minor (under 18), consent from a parent or legal guardian is required.
• Any additional guidelines, policies, or conditions issued by Mzansi Mana form part of these Terms.
• In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any supplementary terms, the latter shall prevail.
• If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by a competent court, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

Article 3: Notice and Changes to the Terms

These Terms shall be displayed on our official website or through other reasonable means.

Mzansi Mana may amend these Terms from time to time if deemed necessary or beneficial to Users. Continued use of the Services after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

If a significant change occurs, advance notice will be provided through our platform.

Article 4: Use by Users

The Services may be accessed free of charge unless otherwise specified. Users must read, understand, and agree to these Terms before using the platform.

Users are responsible for their own equipment, internet access, and security measures.

Mzansi Mana shall not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from the use of our Services.

Any dispute or claim between a User and a third party shall be resolved independently between them.

Users who cause harm to Mzansi Mana or others through misuse or breach of these Terms shall be liable for compensation and indemnification.

Article 5: Advertising and Third-Party Services

Mzansi Mana may display advertisements from our company or third parties.

Transactions between Users and third parties are independent of Mzansi Mana. We bear no responsibility for damages arising from such interactions.

External links may be provided for convenience. Users access third-party websites at their own risk and under those sites’ terms.

Article 6: Content

The digital versions of content may differ from any printed editions.

Mzansi Mana reserves the right to edit, update, or remove Content at its discretion.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of Content for any particular purpose.

Article 7: Prohibited Conduct

Users must not engage in any of the following activities:

• Reproducing, distributing, modifying, or publishing Content for commercial use without authorization.
• Removing copyright notices or security features.
• Attempting to reverse engineer, hack, or damage the platform.
• Using another person’s identity or data without permission.
• Uploading harmful or illegal content, including malware or defamatory material.
• Posting discriminatory, explicit, or offensive content.
• Violating any South African law or public policy.

Mzansi Mana reserves the right to remove any content or suspend accounts that violate these terms.

Article 8: Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to Mzansi Mana, its Services, and all related materials belong to Mzansi Mana or respective rights holders.

While Users retain copyright of their original works, by submitting or publishing through Mzansi Mana, Users grant Mzansi Mana a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, promote, and distribute such works (including for marketing purposes).

Users must ensure they have obtained necessary permissions for any material they submit.

Article 9: Privacy

Our Privacy Policy governs how Mzansi Mana collects, uses, and protects User data.

By using our Services, Users consent to the collection of technical data such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and activity history.

Mzansi Mana may use anonymized or non-personal data for promotional purposes.

Article 10: Suspension or Termination

Mzansi Mana may suspend or terminate access to the Services if:

• A User violates these Terms;
• Prolonged inactivity is detected; or
• Continued use is deemed inappropriate.

Mzansi Mana may also temporarily suspend services for maintenance, system issues, or circumstances beyond our control (e.g., power failures or natural disasters).

Article 11: Limitation of Liability

Users agree that Mzansi Mana shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, loss of data, or profit arising from the use or inability to use our Services.

Mzansi Mana’s liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount the User has paid (if applicable) for use of the Services.

Article 12: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Siyanda.

Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Masters of the High Court of Johannesburg, South Africa.