Terms & Privacy
Terms of use
By accessing and/or using this website or any software distributed through it, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
Website use
This website and its contents are provided for informational purposes and software distribution. You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose, to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure, or to interfere with its normal operation.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the website, or any part of it, at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
Software license
The software distributed through this site is currently provided as freeware / free of charge for both personal and professional use. You are not required to pay for it, though donations are gratefully accepted.
You are permitted to:
- Download, install, and use the software on any number of computers you own or control.
- Redistribute unmodified copies of the installer, provided you do not charge for the software itself.
- Include the software on cover discs or free software compilations with prior written permission.
You are not permitted to:
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.
- Represent the software as your own work or redistribute modified versions without permission.
- Use the software in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law.
- Use the software in any way that violates the license agreement provided with the software.
The software is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk.
User-generated content
By posting content to the forum, wishlist, or any other interactive area of the site, you grant John Paul Chacha's Lab a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display and use that content in connection with the site. You are solely responsible for content you post and agree not to post anything unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion and to terminate access for users who violate these terms.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, John Paul Chacha's Lab shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or software, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
These terms shall be governed by the laws of Kenya. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.
Privacy policy
We respect your privacy and protect it as outlined below. By using this website you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information gathered
It is the policy of this site not to disclose personal information unless required by law, or if it is believed in good faith that it is necessary to do so to:
- Comply with the law or with legal process.
- Protect and defend our rights and property.
- Protect against misuse or unauthorised use of the website.
- Protect the personal safety or property of our users or the public – among other things, this means that if you provide false information or attempt to pose as someone else, information about you may be disclosed as part of any investigation into your actions.
This site may send you email to notify you of events that have taken place on the site that may be of interest to you. Additionally, the email address provided at registration may be used to contact you regarding:
- Account status, including confirmation.
- Major changes to the website.
- Requesting feedback on the website, products, and services.
Your email address will not be disclosed to third parties and will not be publicly displayed on the website.
Discussion forums
Any information you disclose when posting a message in our discussion forums becomes public. Please exercise appropriate care about what personal information you share. Refer to the Terms of Use above for more information on expected behaviour in the forum.