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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

Welcome to carolkariuki.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Carol Kariuki ("I", "me", or "my").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only, including:

  • Viewing information about my services and experience
  • Contacting me for business inquiries
  • Accessing resources and content provided on the Site
  • Scheduling consultations or meetings

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Impersonate me or any other person or entity
  • Post or transmit false, misleading, or offensive content

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio, code, and software (collectively, "Content"), is owned by me or my licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

I grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Content
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or decompile any part of the Site
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Use the Content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Frame or embed the Site on other websites without permission

4. Professional Services

This Site provides information about my professional services. Any engagement for services requires a separate written agreement.

No Guarantee

Information on the Site about past performance, results, or achievements does not guarantee future results. Each engagement is unique and results may vary.

No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. For specific guidance related to your situation, please contact me directly to discuss a formal engagement.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services (such as Calendly, LinkedIn, social media platforms). These links are provided for your convenience only.

I do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party sites or services. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.

I am not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT: This Site is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

I Do Not Warrant:

  • That the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • That defects will be corrected
  • That the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Site
  • That the Site will meet your specific requirements

You use the Site at your own risk. I disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or use of the Site
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Business interruption
  • Personal injury or property damage

This limitation applies even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain types of damages, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Carol Kariuki from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Site
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which describes how I collect, use, and protect your personal information.

View Privacy Policy →

10. User-Submitted Content

If you submit any content to the Site (such as through contact forms or messages), you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for business purposes.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful

11. Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on the Site or by email (if you have provided your email address).

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Nairobi, Kenya.

14. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, please contact me to attempt to resolve any disputes informally. Most concerns can be resolved quickly through direct communication.

Arbitration (Optional)

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, either party may choose to pursue arbitration as an alternative to litigation, subject to mutual agreement.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. My failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact me:

Email: mailmscarol@gmail.com

Website: carolkariuki.com

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.