Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1st January 2026
Applies to: Spice Without Borders & Spicy Awards websites

Welcome to the official websites of Spice Without Borders and the Spicy Awards. By accessing or using these websites, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the sites.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the websites, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions. All materials on these sites are protected under copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. No content may be reproduced, distributed, or used without express written permission from Spice Without Borders.

 

2. Use of the Website

• The websites are intended to provide information, updates, and opportunities related to Spice Without Borders initiatives and the Spicy Awards.
• You may not use the sites for unlawful purposes, solicit unlawful acts, or violate these Terms.
• Your access and use must comply with all applicable local and international laws.

 

3. License for Personal Use

You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to temporarily download or access materials for personal, non-commercial use only. Under this license, you may not:

• Modify or reproduce materials
• Use materials for commercial or public display
• Decompile or reverse engineer any software
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Transfer materials to another person or server

This license terminates automatically if you violate these terms and may be revoked at any time.

 

4. Intellectual Property

• All content (text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software) is the property of Spice Without Borders or used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, or privacy laws. Permission must be granted in writing for any reproduction or use.

 

5. User Submissions

• By submitting materials (e.g., nominations, forms, comments), you grant Spice Without Borders a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with the Awards and related media.
• Submitted content is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary.

 

6. Third-Party Links

• The websites may contain links to third-party sites. Spice Without Borders does not control or guarantee content, privacy, or practices of these third parties.
• Accessing any third-party link is at your own risk.

 

7. Personal Information

• By submitting personal information (name, email, address), you consent to its use in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• We do not share personal information outside the scope of the programs, unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

 

8. Accuracy of Content

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Spice Without Borders does not guarantee completeness or accuracy and assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or outdated content.

 

9. Limitation of Liability

• Your use of the websites is at your own risk.
• Spice Without Borders, its affiliates, staff, and partners are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

10. Viruses and Technical Risks

Spice Without Borders is not responsible for any virus, malware, or technical issues affecting your device due to interaction with the websites, except where harm is caused by gross negligence on our part.

 

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spice Without Borders, its affiliates, staff, directors, agents, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the websites
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions

 

12. Non-Discrimination

• We do not discriminate against any participant, nominee, applicant, or website user based on gender, ethnicity, race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socio-economic status, disability, age, nationality, or any other protected status.

 

13. Updates to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the websites after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya. By using the websites, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Kenyan courts for any disputes or legal matters arising from use of the sites.