Welcome to Menawa Connect, a platform designed to connect and empower entrepreneurs and startups across MENA and West Africa. By accessing and using our website menawaconnect.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using the site, as they define your rights and obligations as a user of the platform.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, we ask that you refrain from using the website.

1. License to Use Website

Menawa Connect grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content available on our platform strictly for personal and non-commercial purposes. This license does not convey ownership and is subject to the following conditions:

• Modification: You may not modify, alter, or adapt any content on Menawa Connect.
• Commercial Use: You are prohibited from using any material for commercial purposes or public display without prior written consent.
• Reverse Engineering: You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code from any software or services on Menawa Connect.
• Copyrights & Trademarks: You may not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notations from any materials on the site.
• Redistribution: You are not permitted to transfer, reproduce, or “mirror” materials from our site onto other platforms without prior authorization.

Violation of these terms will result in immediate termination of your access, and you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession upon termination of this license.

2. Disclaimer

All content on Menawa Connect is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Menawa Connect disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability,
• Fitness for a particular purpose, and
• Non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the information on our site is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Additionally, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the website or that the website will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

3. Limitations of Liability

Menawa Connect, its suppliers, partners, or authorized representatives will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website. This includes but is not limited to:

• Loss of data,
• Loss of profits, or
• Business interruptions.

Even if Menawa Connect has been advised of the possibility of such damages, these limitations still apply.

4. Accuracy of Information

The content and materials provided on Menawa Connect may include errors or inaccuracies. We do not make any commitment to update the materials. Menawa Connect reserves the right to make changes to the site’s content at any time without notice, but we do not guarantee that any errors will be corrected immediately.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Menawa Connect may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These external sites are not controlled or endorsed by Menawa Connect, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or any activities conducted through these third-party platforms. By visiting third-party websites via links on Menawa Connect, you assume all related risks.

6. User-Generated Content

Menawa Connect allows users to post or submit content such as comments, reviews, or blog posts. By submitting content to the platform, you grant Menawa Connect a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, and worldwide license to:

• Use,
• Distribute,
• Modify,
• Display, and
• Publish your content across any media format.

You warrant that your content does not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of third parties. Menawa Connect reserves the right to remove or edit user content at its discretion without prior notice.

7. Modifications to Terms

Menawa Connect reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms. By continuing to use the platform after modifications are made, you agree to abide by the updated Terms of Service.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction. Any disputes or claims arising out of your use of the Menawa Connect website will be resolved exclusively in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

9. Your Responsibilities as a User

As a user of Menawa Connect, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account details, passwords, and personal information associated with your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Menawa Connect, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, are protected under intellectual property laws and are the property of Menawa Connect or its licensors. Unauthorized use of our content is strictly prohibited.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: hello@menawaconnect.com
• Website: menawaconnect.com

Thank you for using Menawa Connect. By adhering to these Terms of Service, you help us foster a community of innovation and entrepreneurship across MENA and West Africa.

Effective Date: October 2024