Astemarian

Terms of Service

Effective Date:

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Astemarian learning platform. By registering for an account, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • The Clause: These Terms of Service and any separate agreements shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
  • Dispute Jurisdiction: Any legal action, suit, or judicial proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2. Eligibility & Account Registration

  • User Requirements: To access the learning materials, users must register for an account. Users must provide accurate, current, and complete information.
  • Age Limits: Under Ethiopian family law, minors require parental or guardian consent to register for an account.
  • Account Security: Users are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Any unauthorized access must be reported immediately.

3. Data Collection, Privacy, and Consent

  • Legal Compliance: In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Proclamation No. 1321/2024, we collect personal information such as the user's full name, date of birth, and email address.
  • Purpose of Collection: This data is collected solely to provide, personalize, and improve access to the learning materials.
  • User Rights: Users have statutory rights under Ethiopian law, including the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal data.
  • Privacy Policy: For full details on how your data is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.

4. Acceptable Use & Academic Integrity

  • Prohibited Conduct: Users agree not to misuse the platform. Under the Computer Crime Proclamation No. 958/2016, unauthorized attempts to bypass security, scrape data, or inject malicious code into the website are criminal offenses.
  • Use of Materials: Learning materials are provided strictly for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or sell the content without explicit permission.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Ownership: All learning materials, text, graphics, logos, and software are the property of the website or its content creators, protected by the Inventions, Minor Inventions and Industrial Designs Proclamation and the copyright laws of Ethiopia.

6. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers

  • "As-Is" Provision: Learning materials are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind.
  • Interruption of Service: The website is not liable for temporary downtimes caused by internet service provider interruptions, power outages, or required system maintenance.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the platform's support channels.