TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
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2. Nature of Information (Disclaimer)
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6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the platform to:
- Violate any local, national, or international law.
- Incite violence or promote tribalism.
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our digital infrastructure or user databases.
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7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Index Post, its founders, editors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or reliance on any content provided on this platform. The platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Sudan. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in South Sudan or the East African Court of Justice.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the platform following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.