1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vunanga (the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Platform.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information;
• Maintain and promptly update your information; and
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential.

You are solely responsible for all activities conducted under your account. We reserve the right to refuse registration, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights;
• Infringe or misappropriate intellectual property rights;
• Submit false, misleading, or deceptive information;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems, networks, or data;
• Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity or performance of the Platform;
• Use automated means (including bots or scraping tools) without prior written consent.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action for any violations.

4. Platform Content and Data Sources

The Platform provides music-related data, including charts, analytics, and metadata, compiled from a combination of publicly available sources, third-party services, radio airplay monitoring technologies, and user contributions.

Vunanga does not claim ownership of any underlying musical works, sound recordings, or related intellectual property. All rights remain with their respective rights holders.

Content is provided for informational and discovery purposes only.

5. User-Generated Content

By submitting or posting content (including ratings, comments, or forum contributions), you grant Vunanga a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and make such content available on the Platform in connection with its operation and promotion.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit such content; and
• Your content does not violate any law or third-party rights.

We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove or moderate content at our discretion.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Platform may integrate with or display content from third-party services. We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of such third parties.

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

8. Suspension and Termination

We may, at our sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Platform if:

• You breach these Terms;
• Your use poses a risk to the Platform, its users, or third parties; or
• We are required to do so by law.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vunanga disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of data;
• Availability or uninterrupted access;
• Fitness for a particular purpose; and
• Non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the Platform will be error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vunanga, its affiliates, officers, employees, or partners shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages;
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill;

arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vunanga and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Platform;
• Your violation of these Terms; or
• Your infringement of any rights of a third party.

12. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon publication on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa in respect of any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Platform.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Email: hello@vunanga.com

Website: Contact page on the Platform