Terms of Service

Welcome to WesternPulse ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at https://westernpulse.co.za (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using WesternPulse, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

3. Content Usage

3.1 Our Content

All content on WesternPulse, including but not limited to articles, news reports, images, videos, graphics, and logos, is the property of WesternPulse or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may:

• Read and share our articles via social media
• Quote brief excerpts (up to 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
• Download or print articles for personal, non-commercial use

3.3 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Republish entire articles without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright notices or watermarks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to collect content

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, defamatory, or misleading information
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our Site for illegal activities
• Post spam or promotional content without permission

5. Comments and User Content

If our Site allows comments or user submissions:

• You retain ownership of your comments
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your comments
• We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments at our discretion
• We are not responsible for user-generated content

6. Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy but:

• News is time-sensitive and may change as events develop
• We do not guarantee that all information is complete or error-free
• We may correct errors or update stories without notice
• Opinion pieces represent the views of the author, not WesternPulse

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

WesternPulse is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site is free of viruses or harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, WesternPulse shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold WesternPulse harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• Your signature

Send copyright claims to: legal@westernpulse.co.za

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of South Africa.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site without notice for any violation of these Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: legal@westernpulse.co.za
• Website: https://westernpulse.co.za/contact

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and WesternPulse regarding your use of the Site.

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