Terms of Service

Important Terms

  • Agreement to Terms: By accessing Thee NeuroCircle, you enter a legally binding contract with Andy Speaks Africa.

  • Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Andy Speaks Africa harmless from any legal claims or damages arising from your breach of these terms or misuse of the platform.

  • Dispute Resolution: All disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Sensitive Data Processing: We process “Sensitive Personal Data”—including health status, disability details, and family information—in strict accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019.

  • Disability Rights: We uphold the inherent dignity and individual autonomy of all persons as outlined in the Kenya PWD Act 2025.


Your Permission to Use the Forum

  • Limited License: Andy Speaks Africa grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the forum for personal, non-commercial advocacy and support.

  • Privilege of Use: Participation is a privilege, not a right, contingent upon your continued adherence to our community values of respect and inclusivity.


Conditions for Use of the Forum

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years of age; users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

  • Legal Compliance: You must comply with all Kenyan laws, specifically the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act regarding unauthorized access and interference.

  • Behavioral Standards: You must at all times follow our Acceptable Use and Content Standards.


Acceptable Use

  • Cybercrime Prohibition: You shall not use the platform for cyber fraud, phishing, or the publication of false electronic communications.

  • Bot Restriction: Automated access (crawlers, bots, or scrapers) is prohibited except for authorized public search engine indexing.

  • Data Privacy: You are prohibited from harvesting personal data for commercial mailing lists or databases.

  • Authenticity: You may not impersonate others or falsely imply an official affiliation with Andy Speaks Africa.


Content Standards

  • Neuro-Inclusion: Content must respect individual dignity; ableist language, harassment, or discriminatory conduct is strictly prohibited.

  • Integrity of Information: Medical or therapy discussions must be evidence-based; the promotion of unverified “cures” or harmful pseudoscience is banned.

  • Intellectual Property: Users must not submit content that infringes on third-party copyrights or trademarks.

  • Confidentiality: Do not disclose others’ sensitive personal information (such as specific medical diagnoses or private family details) without express, written consent.


Enforcement

  • Moderation Rights: Andy Speaks Africa reserves the right to redact, hide, or delete any content for any reason without prior notice.

  • Law Enforcement Cooperation: We may preserve and disclose subscriber data to authorities if required by a valid court-issued warrant under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.

  • Account Sanctions: Violations may lead to immediate account suspension or permanent bans.


Your Account

  • Registration Accuracy: You must provide a valid, unique email address and maintain its accuracy.

  • Account Security: You are responsible for all actions taken through your account until you notify us of a compromise.

  • Data Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time.


Your Content

  • Ownership: You retain copyright for your original posts and content.

  • Grant of License: By posting, you grant Andy Speaks Africa a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, copy, and analyze your content to provide community services.

  • Liability for Content: You are solely responsible for the legality and accuracy of any content you submit.


Your Responsibility

  • Indemnity Clause: You agree to cover Andy Speaks Africa for any legal fees or damages resulting from third-party claims related to your use of the platform.

  • Duty of Care: You agree to act in a manner that does not strain the forum’s technical infrastructure.


Disclaimers

  • “As-Is” Service: The forum is provided without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

  • No Professional Advice: Information on the forum does not constitute professional medical or legal advice.

  • Third-Party Content: We do not guarantee the suitability or legality of content provided by other users or third-party links.


Limits on Liability

  • Financial Cap: Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or in connection with this agreement is limited to Ksh 5,000.

  • Exclusion of Damages: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses, including loss of data or reputation.


Feedback

  • Usage Rights: We are free to use any feedback or suggestions you provide without payment or attribution.


Termination

  • Right to End: Either party may terminate this agreement at any time.

  • Survival: Provisions on intellectual property, liability, and disputes shall remain in effect after termination.


Disputes

  • Governing Law: This agreement is governed by the Laws of the Republic of Kenya.

  • Arbitration: All disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in Nairobi in accordance with the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) Rules.

  • Venue: Injunctions may be sought only in the High Court of Kenya in Nairobi.


General Terms

  • Severability: If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.

  • Entire Agreement: This document replaces all prior agreements regarding your use of the forum.


Contact

  • For data access requests or questions, contact our Data Protection Officer at support@neurocircle.app.


Changes

  • Last Updated: January 13, 2026.

  • Notification: We will notify users of substantial changes via email or a prominent homepage banner.

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