Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Ginger Apple News (gingerapple.co.za). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of our informational platform, which provides news, articles, and analysis about current events across Africa. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of the Website

You may access and read the content published on Ginger Apple News for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and consume the information presented on this site. No portion of this website may be reproduced, republished, or distributed without prior written permission from the owner.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Ginger Apple News, including articles, images, graphics, headlines, and reports, is the exclusive property of Ginger Apple News or its licensed contributors. All rights, including copyright and trademark rights, are reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content without express written consent is strictly prohibited.

User Responsibilities

As a user of this website, you are responsible for your conduct while interacting with our content. You must not attempt to interfere with the website’s functionality, manipulate data, or engage in any activity that could disrupt the delivery of information to other users. You acknowledge that Ginger Apple News does not collect personal data, nor does it require registration or user accounts.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use automated scripts, bots, or web crawlers to scrape or extract content without permission
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website
Use the website for any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with Ginger Apple News
Post or distribute links to third-party content that violates copyright or other laws

Content and Accuracy

Ginger Apple News strives to provide accurate, timely, and relevant news. However, information on this website is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind. While we make reasonable efforts to verify facts, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or currency of all content. News events evolve rapidly, and updates may occur after publication. Readers are encouraged to consult official sources for critical decisions.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for additional context or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Ginger Apple News does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. Accessing such links is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Ginger Apple News and its owners, contributors, and affiliates 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, errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in content, or any loss of data or profit.

Disclaimers and Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." GINGER APPLE NEWS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 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 GINGER APPLE NEWS 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 or relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on this page. We encourage users to review this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the website after changes constitute your acceptance of the new terms.