{"id":53,"date":"2026-08-09T15:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xikulu.net\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-08-09T15:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:53:55","slug":"terms-of-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xikulu.net\/index.php\/terms-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective Date: August 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Xikulu.net. By accessing or using our website located at <a href=\"https:\/\/xikulu.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/xikulu.net<\/a> (the &#8220;Site&#8221; ), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (&#8220;Terms&#8221;). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Description of Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xikulu.net provides a platform for trending news, job opportunities, career updates, and community information, primarily focusing on the Gaza (Gazankulu) region and Xitsonga-speaking communities. We offer content for informational purposes and serve as a venue for job seekers and employers to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. User Accounts and Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Registration: Certain features may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Use the Site for any illegal purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringing on intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Upload viruses or malicious code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Comments: When you leave comments, you grant Xikulu.net a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute that content on the Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Job Listings and Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022No Endorsement: Xikulu.net is a platform for sharing job listings. We do not vet every employer or job post. We do not guarantee the accuracy, legitimacy, or safety of any job listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022User Responsibility: It is your responsibility to perform due diligence before applying for a job or sharing personal information with a potential employer. Xikulu.net is not responsible for any disputes between job seekers and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Intellectual Property<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Our Content: All text, graphics, logos, and software on the Site are the property of Xikulu.net or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022We do <strong>not<\/strong> host any other media except for some photos, and the photos remain copyright property of their respective owners &#8211; they can be removed from our site by informing us via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to access the Site for personal, non-commercial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Third-Party Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., news sources, employer websites). We do not control or endorse these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Disclaimer of Warranties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN &#8220;AS IS&#8221; AND &#8220;AS AVAILABLE&#8221; BASIS. XIKULU.NET DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ACCURACY OF NEWS, AVAILABILITY OF JOBS, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Limitation of Liability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, XIKULU.NET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/xikulu.net\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/xikulu.net\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Termination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Governing Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Changes to Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update these Terms from time to time. The &#8220;Effective Date&#8221; at the top will indicate when changes were last made. Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@xikulu.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">info@xikulu.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/xikulu.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/xikulu.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: August 9, 2026 Welcome to Xikulu.net. 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