Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

The following terms and conditions govern all use of the Ancient Earth News website and all content, services, and products available at or through the website. The website is owned and operated by Keiran Marwood. The website is offered subject to your acceptance without modification of all the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules, policies, and procedures that may be published from time to time on this site by Ancient Earth News.

By accessing or using any part of the website, you agree to become bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these terms and conditions are considered an offer by Ancient Earth News, acceptance is expressly limited to these terms.

Modifications of Terms

Ancient Earth News reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of this agreement. It is your responsibility to check this agreement periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes to this agreement constitutes acceptance of those changes. Ancient Earth News may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

User Responsibilities

As a user of Ancient Earth News, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of the website complies with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to engage in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the website, including hacking, spamming, or any other malicious acts. You are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with your account.

By using this website, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the registration and subscription forms available on our site. You must not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

Intellectual Property

The content on Ancient Earth News, including but not limited to articles, photographs, logos, trademarks, and the overall look and feel of the website, is the property of Ancient Earth News or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based upon the content from this website without explicit written permission from the owner.

Any unauthorized use of the intellectual property rights held by Ancient Earth News or its content suppliers may result in legal action. You are granted a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not alter or remove any proprietary notices.

Term and Termination

This agreement will remain in full force and effect while you use the Ancient Earth News website. We may terminate your access to all or any part of the website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. If you wish to terminate this agreement, you may simply discontinue using the website. All provisions of this agreement which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Ancient Earth News, nor its directors, employees, agents, partners, suppliers, or content providers, be liable concerning the website or the subject matter of this agreement under any contract, negligence, strict liability, or other legal or equitable theory for any special, incidental, or consequential damages; the cost of procurement or substitute products or services; for interruption of use or loss or corruption of data; or for any amounts that exceed the fees paid by you to Ancient Earth News under this agreement during the twelve (12) month period prior to the cause of action.

Ancient Earth News shall have no liability for any failure or delay due to matters beyond their reasonable control. The foregoing shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this agreement, please contact us at:

Keiran Marwood
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden,
Rhodes Dr, Newlands,
Cape Town, 7735,
South Africa
Email: [email protected]