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By accessing and using AfriCapital Review, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the AfriCapital Review website ("the Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

AfriCapital Review is an independent digital publication providing investment intelligence and financial news focused on African markets. Our services include:

  • Original editorial content and analysis.
  • Aggregated news from third-party sources (with full attribution).
  • The Africa 30 Index (ACR 30) — a curated market index.
  • Weekly newsletter distribution via Beehiiv.

3. Not Financial Advice

Important: The content published on AfriCapital Review is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice.

  • We do not recommend the purchase, sale, or holding of any security, cryptocurrency, or financial instrument.
  • The Africa 30 Index (ACR 30) is an informational tool and does not constitute a recommendation to invest in any of the included companies.
  • Market data displayed on the Site is sourced from third-party providers and may be delayed or inaccurate.
  • You should consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

AfriCapital Review and its contributors accept no liability for any financial losses incurred as a result of acting on information published on this Site.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

All original content on AfriCapital Review — including articles, analysis, graphics, the ACR 30 methodology, page layouts, and the AfriCapital Review brand — is the intellectual property of AfriCapital Review and is protected by South African copyright law (Copyright Act 98 of 1978) and international copyright treaties.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish our original content without prior written permission, except for:

  • Brief quotations for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or review (fair dealing under South African law).
  • Sharing articles via the social sharing features provided on the Site.

4.2 Third-Party Content

AfriCapital Review aggregates and displays summaries of news articles from third-party sources including Nairametrics, BusinessDay Nigeria, and Moneyweb. This content remains the intellectual property of its respective owners. We display only headlines, summaries, and metadata with links to the original articles. Full attribution is always provided.

5. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems.
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Site without our express written permission.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or infrastructure.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.
  • Use the Site to distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including news sources, data providers, and external services. These links are provided for your convenience. AfriCapital Review does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. Following any third-party link is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. AfriCapital Review makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.
  • The reliability or availability of market data from third-party providers.
  • The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site.
  • The suitability of the content for any particular investment purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, AfriCapital Review, its directors, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Site.
  • Any errors or omissions in the content.
  • Any investment decisions made based on content published on the Site.
  • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.
  • Any third-party conduct or content on the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AfriCapital Review from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications

AfriCapital Review reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact

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