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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: 2nd March 2025

This web page represents a legal document that serves as our Terms and Conditions. It governs the legal terms of our website, https://thestar.co.ke/terms, sub-domains, and any associated web-based and mobile applications (collectively, “Website”), as owned and operated by TheStar.co.ke.

Disclaimer: We are an independent digital news platform and not affiliated in any way with The Star Publications Limited or the-star.co.ke.

Agreement

Capitalized terms, unless otherwise defined, have the meaning specified within the Definitions section below. These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and other posted guidelines, collectively constitute the entire agreement between you and TheStar.co.ke. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Definitions

  • “We”, “Us”, “Our” – Refers to TheStar.co.ke, the owner of the Website.
  • “Visitor” – A user who browses the Website without registering.
  • “Member” – A user who has registered to use our services.
  • “User” – Refers to both Visitors and Members.
  • “Service” – The collective features and functionality provided by the Website.
  • “Content” – All text, images, audio, video, and data available on the Website.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of materials for personal, non-commercial use only. This is a license grant, not a transfer of title. Under this license, you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials;
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose;
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software on the Website;
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notations;
  • Transfer materials to another person or mirror them on another server.

This license automatically terminates if you violate any of these restrictions.

Restricted Uses

You may not use the Website in any way that:

  • Violates applicable laws and regulations;
  • Infringes intellectual property rights;
  • Attempts unauthorized access to systems;
  • Involves data mining or automated data gathering;
  • Distributes viruses or malicious code.

Electronic Communication

By using our Website or sending us emails, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. All communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. TheStar.co.ke reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and remove or edit content at its sole discretion.

Reviews, Comments, and Other Material

Users may post comments provided they are not unlawful, obscene, or offensive. By posting content, you grant TheStar.co.ke a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website is owned by or licensed to TheStar.co.ke and protected by copyright and trademark laws. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer

The materials on TheStar.co.ke are provided “as is.” TheStar.co.ke makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties. Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.

Limitations

In no event shall TheStar.co.ke be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the materials on its Website.

Links to Third-Party Sites

TheStar.co.ke may provide links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices and access them at your own risk.

Modifications

TheStar.co.ke may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. By using this Website, you agree to be bound by the current version.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: