Terms of Use — Africa Pulse Media
Last updated: May 11, 2026
Welcome to Africa Pulse Media (africapulsemedia.com). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By visiting or using this site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Africa Pulse Media provides regional news, commentary and information focused on South Africa and the surrounding region. Use of africapulsemedia.com, including reading, sharing, commenting or submitting content, signifies your acceptance of these Terms and any updates posted here. We may modify these Terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will post the date of the latest update at the top of this page.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on africapulsemedia.com — including text, images, graphics, audio, video, data compilations and site design — is the property of Africa Pulse Media or our licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may: - View, bookmark, and share links to content for personal, non-commercial use; - Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution to Africa Pulse Media and a link to the original article.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, upload, transmit, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit material from this site without our prior written permission. For permissions or licensing enquiries, please use the contact form at https://africapulsemedia.com/contact/.
3. User Content and Submissions
We welcome user engagement such as comments, tips and story submissions. By submitting content to africapulsemedia.com you grant Africa Pulse Media a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, translate and display the content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own the content or have the right to grant this licence and that your content does not infringe third-party rights.
We reserve the right (but are not obliged) to edit, remove, reject, or refuse to publish any user content for any reason, including content that we deem unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.
4. User Conduct
When using the site you agree not to: - Post material that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, harassing, hateful, pornographic, abusive, or invasive of another’s privacy; - Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation; - Upload viruses, malware, or any code intended to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of the site; - Use the site to engage in or promote illegal activity, fraud, or harassment; - Circumvent any security or access restrictions.
Violations may result in removal of content, suspension or termination of access, and referral to law enforcement where appropriate.
5. Comments, Moderation and Community Standards
We aim to maintain a constructive public forum in a herald-like spirit of civic reporting. Comments may be moderated for civility and relevance. Opinions expressed by users are their own and do not reflect the views of Africa Pulse Media. We are not liable for user comments or third-party posts.
6. Links to Third-Party Sites and Content
africapulsemedia.com may contain links to third-party websites, social media, or embedded content. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites. Your use of linked sites is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
The content on this site is provided for general information and news purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and fairness, Africa Pulse Media does not warrant that information is complete, current, or free from error. News and opinions may change rapidly; readers should verify information before relying on it.
Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice (legal, medical, financial or otherwise). If you require professional assistance you should consult a qualified professional.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Africa Pulse Media, its officers, employees, contributors and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the site, content, linked sites, or any reliance on information contained herein — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions where liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Africa Pulse Media and its affiliates, officers, employees and agents from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, the site, or third parties.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of africapulsemedia.com will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
12. Changes to the Site
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the site at any time, including content, features, and access. We may also update these Terms; please check this page periodically.
13. Contact
Questions, concerns or requests related to these Terms or intellectual property matters should be directed using the contact form at: https://africapulsemedia.com/contact/.
Thank you for reading and for supporting Africa Pulse Media — your regional herald for news across South Africa and beyond.