1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the OLYBEE News website located at https://olybee.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, subscribers, content contributors, and anyone else who accesses or uses the Site. OLYBEE News is operated by Tech House (OTD).
2. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
3. Use of the Site
3.1 Permitted Use
You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only, subject to these Terms. You agree to use the Site in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, spiders) to extract data from the Site without prior written consent
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, blog posts, text, graphics, logos, images, audio and video clips, and software, is the property of OLYBEE News or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our content on social media platforms. However, you may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or otherwise use our content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations in reviews or commentary, provided proper attribution to OLYBEE News and a link to the original content are included.
5. User-Generated Content and Submissions
5.1 Content You Submit
If you submit articles, comments, feedback, or other content to the Site (“User Content”), you grant OLYBEE News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content throughout the world in any media.
5.2 Content Standards
You represent and warrant that your User Content:
- Is your original work or that you have the right to submit it
- Does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
- Is not defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful
- Does not contain viruses or other harmful code
- Complies with our Editorial Policy (https://olybee.com/editorial-policy/)
5.3 Moderation
We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any User Content at our sole discretion without notice or liability.
6. Advertising — Google AdSense and Reader Revenue Manager
6.1 Google AdSense
OLYBEE News uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. By using the Site, you acknowledge and consent to the use of advertising cookies for this purpose.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
For more information on how Google uses data collected through AdSense, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
6.2 Google Reader Revenue Manager (RRM)
We use Google Reader Revenue Manager to enable subscription, contribution, and monetization features on the Site. Through RRM, Google may collect data about your interactions with subscription prompts, payment flows, and content access. This data is used to manage your account and subscriptions and to improve the reader experience.
By using any Reader Revenue Manager features (such as subscribing, purchasing content access, or making contributions), you agree to be subject to Google’s Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.
6.3 Third-Party Advertiser Responsibility
OLYBEE News is not responsible for the content of any advertisements displayed on the Site, nor for the practices of third-party advertisers. Any transactions conducted between you and advertisers are solely between you and that advertiser. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party advertisers before engaging with their content.
6.4 Cookie Consent
Upon your first visit to the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them.
We strongly advise you to review the terms and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
8.1 Content Accuracy
The information on the Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, OLYBEE News makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose.
8.2 No Professional Advice
Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, investment, medical, or professional advice. You should seek independent professional advice before acting on any information found on the Site.
8.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, OLYBEE News and Tech House (OTD) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use the Site
- Any content obtained from the Site
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Site
- Any errors or omissions in any content on the Site
8.4 Availability
We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems, or need to perform maintenance, resulting in interruptions or delays. We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.
9. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy can be found at https://olybee.com/privacy-policy/. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.
10. Account Registration
Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password secure and not share it with any third party
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to terminate your account at our sole discretion if we determine that you have violated these Terms.
11. Marketplace
The OLYBEE Marketplace allows users to post and respond to service listings. By using the Marketplace, you agree that:
- All listings must be lawful, accurate, and not misleading
- You are solely responsible for any transactions conducted through the Marketplace
- OLYBEE News acts only as a platform and is not a party to any transactions between users
- We reserve the right to remove any listing that violates these Terms or our policies
OLYBEE News does not endorse, guarantee, or warrant any products or services listed in the Marketplace and accepts no liability for transactions or disputes between buyers and sellers.
12. Creator Hub and Writer Submissions
Writers who submit content through our Creator Hub (https://olybee.com/fe-submission/) must comply with our Submission Guidelines (https://olybee.com/submission-guidelines/) and Editorial Policy (https://olybee.com/editorial-policy/). By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You are the original author and owner of the content
- The content does not infringe any third-party rights
- You grant OLYBEE News the rights described in Section 5.1 of these Terms
Any earnings or opportunities described on the Site (https://olybee.com/earnings/) are subject to separate terms and are not guaranteed.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OLYBEE News, Tech House (OTD), and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria.
If you are accessing the Site from outside Nigeria, you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent they are applicable.
15. Compliance with Data Protection Regulations
We are committed to compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as Nigeria’s Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). For details on how we handle your data and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy at https://olybee.com/privacy-policy/.
16. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@olybee.com and we will take steps to delete such information.
17. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and OLYBEE News with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
OLYBEE News — Tech House (OTD)
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