Terms of Use for WashaHost Limited

Access to and use of our website at www.washahost.com (the “Website”), whether as a guest or a registered user, is subject to these Terms of Use. In these Terms of Use, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to WashaHost Limited, the operator of this Website. These Terms of Use apply to all use of the Website.

Use of the Website includes, but is not limited to, accessing, browsing, or registering to use the Website. By using any part of the Website, you accept these Terms of Use, effective from the date you first access the Website. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you should stop using the Website immediately.

Before using the Website, please review these Terms of Use carefully, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. For details on the services we provide, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

1. Your Use of the Website

You agree not to use the Website for, or send to the Website, anything that:

  1. is not in our best interests;
  2. involves using any viruses, Trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious material intended to damage or interfere with the Website or any other system or information;
  3. infringes on any intellectual property rights or privacy rights of us or any third party;
  4. is fraudulent, criminal, unlawful, or in breach of any applicable law, statute, regulation, or bye-law;
  5. misrepresents or impersonates another person or organization;
  6. is defamatory, racist, sexist, discriminatory, offensive, threatening, hateful, pornographic, indecent, obscene, malicious, abusive, political, or untrue;
  7. is inaccurate or outdated; or
  8. contradicts these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy or Cookies Policy.

Any information or material you submit or send to the Website will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By doing so, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, assignable, sub-licensable license to use such information or material for our business purposes. You waive any moral rights, allowing us to use and modify it as we see fit.

We reserve the right to disclose your identity to any third party claiming that content posted or submitted by you infringes their intellectual property or privacy rights.

You must follow our instructions for using the Website and fully indemnify us against all damages, claims, losses, and expenses incurred due to your failure to comply with these Terms of Use.

2. Availability, Accuracy, and Security of the Website

  • The Website is available free of charge.
  • Content on the Website is for general information only and not intended as advice. Obtain professional advice before acting based on any content from the Website.
  • We may perform maintenance, repairs, or updates to the Website periodically.
  • We strive to keep the Website available 24/7 but are not liable if the Website is unavailable for any period.
  • We cannot guarantee uninterrupted, timely, or error-free access due to the nature of the Internet. We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
  • We may suspend or withdraw access to the Website at any time without notice.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible with the Website. We are not liable for any damage or issues caused to your hardware or software due to your access to the Website. Use your own virus protection.
  • We are not liable for third-party actions.

3. Liability

  • We accept liability for:
    1. death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
    2. fraudulent misrepresentation; and
    3. any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
  • Subject to the above, our maximum liability (whether in tort, contract, misrepresentation, negligence, or otherwise) is £100. We are not liable for:
    1. indirect or consequential losses, damages, costs, or expenses;
    2. loss of actual or anticipated profits, contracts, use of money, anticipated savings, revenue, goodwill, reputation, business, or data;
    3. any ex gratia payments, operational downtime, opportunity loss, or asset value diminution.
  • We exclude all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms that may apply to the Website or its content, whether express or implied.

4. Intellectual Property

  • We own or license all intellectual property rights in the Website and its material. All rights are reserved.
  • Trademarks, logos, and design marks are owned by us or our licensees.
  • You may use and download Materials for personal, internal use only, provided that:
    1. You do not use or reproduce Materials for other purposes without our express written consent.
    2. You do not modify the content or use illustrations, photographs, or graphics separately from the text.
    3. You include our copyright notice in all copies.
    4. You do not modify any Materials unless expressly permitted.
    5. You must return or destroy any copies made in breach of these Terms of Use.

5. Your Account and Login Details

  • Access to certain sections may require a username and password. To register, you may need to provide personal details.
  • Keep your login details confidential. Notify us immediately if you believe your password is compromised.
  • You are responsible for all use under your login details.
  • We may require password changes or disable accounts for non-compliance with these Terms of Use.

6. Third-Party Websites

  • We have no control over linked websites unless we operate them. We are not liable for their content, and such links do not imply endorsement.
  • You may not frame the Website onto other sites without our written consent.
  • We grant a non-exclusive, revocable license to link to the Website’s homepage, provided you do so legally and fairly, without damaging our reputation.

7. Changes to the Website and These Terms of Use

  • We may update the Website and its content without notice.
  • We may also change these Terms of Use without notice. Updated Terms will be posted on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes will be deemed acceptance of the new Terms.

8. General

  • If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, it shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
  • These Terms of Use and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Rwandan laws. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use and your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Rwandan courts, except where mandatory provisions apply.

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