Terms of Service

By accessing or using Amass Tech Hub ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access our platform, including:

• Website visitors and readers
• Registered users with accounts
• Newsletter subscribers
• Premium members
• Content contributors and commenters

Our Services

Amass Tech Hub provides:

• Tech News Platform: Breaking news, articles, and updates about technology in Africa
• Educational Content: Tutorials, guides, and learning resources
• Product Reviews: In-depth reviews of tech products and services
• Community Features: Comments, discussions, and user interactions
• Digital Solutions: Web development, SEO, and digital marketing services
• Premium Membership: Ad-free experience and exclusive content
• Newsletter: Weekly email updates and insights

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• Not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
• Not share your account with others

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Post inappropriate or harmful content
• Abuse or harass other users or staff
• Use automated tools to scrape or abuse our services

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You must NOT:

• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Spam, phish, or engage in fraudulent activities
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• Post hate speech, discriminatory, or offensive content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems
• Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect data without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

Our Content

All content on Amass Tech Hub, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Amass Tech Hub or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share articles via social media with proper attribution
• Quote brief excerpts with links back to the original

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish entire articles without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use our content for commercial purposes without license
• Remove copyright notices or watermarks

User-Generated Content

By posting comments, feedback, or other content on our platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

You retain ownership of your content but acknowledge that:

• Comments may be publicly visible
• We may moderate or remove inappropriate content
• We may use your content for promotional purposes
• You are solely responsible for your content

Premium Membership

Subscription Terms

Premium memberships are billed monthly or annually via Stripe. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Automatic Renewal: Your subscription renews automatically until canceled
• Billing: Charges occur at the start of each billing period
• Price Changes: We may adjust pricing with 30 days notice
• Cancellation: Cancel anytime; access continues until period end
• Refunds: No refunds for partial months (except as required by law)

Premium Benefits

• Ad-free browsing experience
• Access to exclusive content and early articles
• Priority support
• Member-only newsletters and insights

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites. Access them at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Amass Tech Hub shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or errors
• Unauthorized access to your account or data
• Actions taken based on information from our platform

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Using our services for any illegal purpose
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Interfering with or disrupting our services
• Collecting user information without consent
• Transmitting spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Impersonating Amass Tech Hub staff or other users
• Engaging in copyright infringement or plagiarism
• Using bots, scripts, or automated tools without permission
• Manipulating metrics (views, likes, comments) artificially
• Selling or transferring your account to others

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Amass Tech Hub, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post or submit
• Your negligent or willful misconduct

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last modified" date

Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using our services and delete your account.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ghana. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes amicably
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, we agree to mediation
3. Arbitration/Litigation: As a last resort, in the courts of Ghana

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Amass Tech Hub regarding your use of our services, superseding any prior agreements.