Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 31, 2025
Website: www.clementsibanda.com
Welcome to Clement Sibanda’s blog. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
1. Who I Am
This website is operated by Clement Sibanda, an investigative environmental journalist focused on public-interest stories that expose the human impact of environmental crises across Africa. The site provides reporting, investigations, and analysis on water issues, mining abuse, pollution, conservation, climate challenges, and infrastructure failures, aiming to give a voice to affected communities and hold power to account.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the site. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
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Posting or transmitting unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or harmful content
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Attempting to access unauthorized areas of the site
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Interfering with the site’s security or functionality
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including articles, images, videos, and graphics, is the property of Clement Sibanda unless otherwise noted. You may:
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Read, share, and reference content for personal, non-commercial use, giving appropriate credit.
You may not:
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Reproduce, distribute, or modify content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
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Use content in any way that suggests endorsement by or affiliation with Clement Sibanda without explicit consent
4. Comments and User-Generated Content
If you post comments or submit content to this site, you agree that:
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You own or have permission to share the content
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You grant Clement Sibanda a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute the content on the website
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Comments and submissions do not violate any law, intellectual property rights, or third-party rights
I reserve the right to remove any content that is offensive, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate, at my discretion.
5. Disclaimers
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The content on this website is for informational purposes only. While I strive for accuracy, I cannot guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content.
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Opinions expressed are my own and do not constitute professional advice.
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The website may link to external sites, but I am not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clement Sibanda shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on any content.
7. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected.
8. Changes to Terms
I may update these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me at:
📧 Email: clementsibanda.mailroom@gmail.com