1. Purpose

These General Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter “GTC”) are intended to define the terms of access to and use of the AfricSearch website, accessible at [website URL] (hereinafter “the Site”), operated by AfricSearch (hereinafter “the Publisher” or “We”).

The AfricSearch website aims to facilitate the search for professional opportunities, the connection between African talents and companies, and the promotion of African expertise internationally.

Any use of the Site implies full and complete acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Legal notices

• Website Publisher: AfricSearch
• Address: [physical or postal address]
• Contact Email: [email address]
• Publication Manager: [name of manager]
• Hosting Provider: [name and contact information of hosting provider, e.g., Hostinger International Ltd]

3. Definitions

In these Terms of Use:

• User: any person browsing, viewing, or using the Site’s services.
• Member: any User who has created an account on the Site.
• Content: all text, images, videos, files, links, or other data published on the Site.
• Services: all functionalities offered on the Site (posting offers, applying, viewing articles, contacting, etc.).

4. Acceptance and modification of the Terms and Conditions

Access to and use of the Site implies unreserved acceptance of these Terms of Use.
AfricSearch reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice, particularly to adapt them to legal, technical, or functional developments.
The new terms apply as soon as they are published online. Users are therefore encouraged to regularly consult the latest version available on the Site.

5. Access to the site

Access to the Site is free and open to all Users with an internet connection.

However, certain features (profile creation, applications, posting offers, etc.) require the creation of an account or a specific subscription.
All costs related to accessing the Site (internet connection, equipment, etc.) remain the responsibility of the User.

AfricSearch strives to ensure continuous access to the Site but cannot be held liable in the event of interruption, maintenance, or technical failure.

6. Account creation and security

Some sections of the Site require prior registration.

The User agrees to:

• provide accurate, current, and complete information;
• not impersonate another person;
• keep their username and password confidential;
• immediately report any unauthorized use of their account.

AfricSearch reserves the right to suspend or delete any account for failure to comply with these Terms of Service.

7. Site Use and User Behavior

The User agrees to use the Site in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and not to:

• distribute offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable content;
• infringe upon the rights of third parties (intellectual property, image rights, privacy);
• introduce viruses or attempt to disrupt the operation of the Site;
• use the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes (e.g., reselling services).

AfricSearch reserves the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate or contrary to the Site’s ethics.

8. Services offered

AfricSearch offers the following services:

• Job posting and viewing;
• Application submission and management;
• Recruitment support for companies;
• Editorial content on career, leadership, and professional development;
• Events, training, and networking programs.

Some services may be free, while others are subject to a fee, as detailed on the Site.

9. Responsibilities

Publisher’s Liability

AfricSearch is committed to providing reliable and up-to-date information. However, it does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or continuous availability of the Site.
The Publisher shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages related to:

• the use of, or inability to use, the Site;
• errors or omissions in the content;
• technical failures beyond its control.

User Responsibility

The User is solely responsible for the information they publish or transmit via the Site.
They indemnify AfricSearch against any claim related to their content, conduct, or statements on the Site.

10. Intellectual Property

The Site’s content (text, images, videos, logos, trademarks, graphic design, source code, etc.) is protected by intellectual property law.

Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of the content, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of AfricSearch.

The User retains intellectual property rights to the content they publish but grants AfricSearch a non-exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free license to host, distribute, and promote it on the Site.

11. Hyperlinks

The Site may contain links to other websites.
AfricSearch does not control these sites and accepts no responsibility for their content, security, or privacy policies.
Creating a link to AfricSearch is permitted provided it does not harm the Site’s image or interests.

12. Protection of personal data

AfricSearch is committed to protecting the personal data of its users in accordance with applicable law.

To learn more about the collection and processing of your data, please consult our Privacy Policy.

13. Duration and termination

This agreement is concluded for an indefinite period from the date of first use of the Site.
AfricSearch may suspend or terminate access to the Site, without prior notice, in the event of non-compliance with the Terms of Use or abusive behavior.

The User may delete their account at any time by sending a request to [email address].

14. Limitation of Liability

AfricSearch cannot be held liable for:

• site interruptions for maintenance or updates;
• data loss beyond its control;
• user-generated content;
• any indirect damages (loss of revenue, customers, etc.).

15. Force majeure

AfricSearch cannot be held responsible for any delay or failure to perform resulting from a force majeure event (natural disaster, Internet failure, strike, war, government decision, etc.).

16. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the ECOWAS community.

Any dispute relating to their interpretation or execution shall be submitted to the competent courts of the jurisdiction of AfricSearch’s registered office, unless otherwise provided by law.

17. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you can contact:

Address: [full address]
Email: [contact email address]
Phone: [phone number]