Effective Date: September 2025
Last Updated: September 2025
Welcome to Meru Gossip Club (https://merugossipclub.co.ke). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) form a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “Reader,” or “Visitor”) and Meru Gossip Club, hereafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our.”
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these Terms, as well as our associated policies, including our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Editorial Policy, Corrections & Disclaimer, Copyright & DMCA Policy, and Ethics/Code of Conduct. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the site immediately.
1. Definitions
For the purpose of this agreement:
- Website refers to the online platform accessible at
https://merugossipclub.co.ke. - Content means all articles, images, videos, audio, graphics, software, and other materials published on the website.
- User-Generated Content (UGC) refers to comments, tips, submissions, or other material voluntarily provided by users.
- Services includes news reporting, entertainment updates, community features, advertising opportunities, and any other service provided via the website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
- Use of this website signifies full acceptance of these Terms.
- If you are accessing on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on its behalf.
- Continued use of the website following updates or modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes.
3. Eligibility and Access
- You must be at least 18 years old to use the website without supervision. Users under 18 may use the website only with parental or guardian guidance.
- We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate our policies, misuse our platform, or engage in harmful conduct.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- All intellectual property on Meru Gossip Club—including but not limited to logos, text, articles, videos, and graphics—is owned by us or licensed to us.
- Unauthorized reproduction, republication, distribution, or exploitation of our content for commercial purposes is prohibited.
- Limited personal use, such as linking or sharing excerpts with attribution, is permitted.
- If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please contact us immediately at Admin@merugossipclub.co.ke.
5. User Responsibilities
When engaging with our site, you agree that you will not:
- Post unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or obscene content.
- Engage in harassment, threats, or hate speech against individuals or groups.
- Distribute false or misleading information under the guise of news.
- Upload or transmit viruses, trojans, or any code intended to disrupt website operation.
- Attempt to hack, disable, or gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Scrape or mine data from our website without explicit written consent.
6. User-Generated Content (UGC)
- You retain ownership of the content you submit. However, by submitting, you grant Meru Gossip Club a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, publish, translate, and distribute your submission across all platforms.
- You agree that your submissions are original and do not infringe on third-party rights.
- We reserve the right to review, edit, moderate, or remove user submissions without notice.
- Any defamatory or harmful content submitted by a user remains the legal responsibility of the submitter.
7. Accuracy of Information
- We strive for factual, reliable, and balanced reporting, but we make no guarantees that all published content is error-free.
- News evolves, and information may change after publication. Users should cross-check important details before relying on them.
- Opinions expressed in articles, columns, or comments do not necessarily reflect the views of Meru Gossip Club.
8. External Links and Third-Party Services
- Our website may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services.
- We are not responsible for the accuracy, safety, or reliability of third-party content.
- Interactions, purchases, or disputes with third-party advertisers or services are solely between you and the third party.
9. Advertising, Sponsorship, and Affiliate Links
- We may publish sponsored content, affiliate links, or advertisements. These will always be clearly marked.
- Sponsored or affiliate content does not constitute endorsement.
- Users engaging with ads, offers, or promotions do so at their own risk.
- We are not liable for losses or disputes arising from external business engagements.
10. Payment, Subscriptions, and Contributions
- If we offer subscription services, premium content, or voluntary contributions, payments must be made securely through approved gateways.
- Users agree to provide accurate billing and account information.
- Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
- Fraudulent transactions may result in suspension and referral to law enforcement.
11. Privacy and Data Protection
- We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy.
- We employ reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee complete protection from cyberattacks.
12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- Content is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
- Meru Gossip Club is not responsible for:
- Financial, reputational, or emotional damages resulting from use of our website.
- Loss of data, service interruptions, or technical errors beyond our control.
- Harm caused by user reliance on outdated or incorrect content.
- Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain liabilities; in such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Meru Gossip Club, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your:
- Violation of these Terms.
- Misuse of our website.
- Submission of harmful or infringing content.
14. Termination of Use
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access if you:
- Breach these Terms.
- Engage in unlawful or harmful behavior.
- Compromise the security or integrity of our platform.
Termination may be immediate and without notice.
15. Updates and Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after updates implies acceptance.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya.
- Any dispute shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the courts of Meru County, Kenya.
- International users agree to comply with local laws in addition to Kenyan law.
17. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our policies, constitute the entire agreement between Meru Gossip Club and its users, superseding any prior agreements.
19. Waiver
Failure by Meru Gossip Club to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our rights to enforce them later.
20. Contact Information
For questions, clarifications, or legal matters, contact us:
📧 General Inquiries: info@merugossipclub.co.ke
📧 Editorial Matters: editor@merugossipclub.co.ke
📧 Legal Issues: Admin@merugossipclub.co.ke
📍 Office Address: Meru Town, Kenya