CN Terms of Service

CarNews KE Terms of Service

Effective Date: February, 2026

Welcome to CarNews KE (“CarNews KE”, “CarNews Digital”, “CN”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our websites, digital publications, forums, social media channels, newsletters, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using CarNews KE, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Services.

1. About CarNews KE

CarNews KE is an independent automotive media platform operated under the business name CarNews Digital. We publish automotive news, reviews, opinion pieces, magazines, press releases, event coverage, and community discussions focused primarily on Kenya and Africa.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services.

By using CarNews KE, you represent that:

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
  • Any information you provide is accurate.
  • You will use the Services lawfully and responsibly.

3. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on our website and become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. User Accounts

Certain services, including forums, commenting systems, newsletters, or community features, may require registration.

Users are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of account credentials.
  • All activity occurring under their account.
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information.

CarNews KE reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Editorial Independence

CarNews KE maintains editorial independence.

Advertising, sponsored content, or press releases do not influence our editorial opinions unless explicitly disclosed.

Our content may include:

  • News articles
  • Reviews
  • Analysis
  • Opinion pieces
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • User-generated discussions
  • Press releases provided by companies and organisations

Views expressed by contributors or forum users are their own and do not necessarily represent CarNews KE.

6. Press Offices and Company Pages

CarNews KE may host company press pages and branded press offices.

Organisations using these features are solely responsible for the content they publish.

By submitting press releases or media material, organisations represent that:

  • They own the content or have permission to distribute it.
  • The material is accurate and lawful.
  • Publication does not infringe the rights of third parties.

CarNews KE reserves the right to edit, reject, label, or remove press office content at its discretion.

Publication does not constitute endorsement.

7. Community Forums and User Contributions

Users may submit:

  • Forum posts
  • Comments
  • Reviews
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Event information
  • Classified discussions

Users are solely responsible for their contributions.

You agree not to post content that:

  • Is defamatory or abusive;
  • Promotes hate, violence, or discrimination;
  • Contains spam or malicious software;
  • Violates intellectual property rights;
  • Contains false or misleading information;
  • Invades another person’s privacy;
  • Violates Kenyan law.

CarNews KE reserves the right to moderate, edit, remove, or restrict content and accounts at its sole discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content published by CarNews KE, including:

  • Articles
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Videos
  • Images
  • Audio
  • Magazines
  • Databases
  • Website design

is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

Users may:

  • Share links to our content.
  • Quote brief excerpts with attribution.
  • Use content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Users may not:

  • Republish entire articles without permission.
  • Scrape or reproduce content systematically.
  • Create derivative works without authorisation.
  • Use our trademarks without written permission.

9. Copyright Complaints

CarNews KE respects intellectual property rights.

If you believe copyrighted material has been infringed, please provide:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work;
  • URL or description of the allegedly infringing material;
  • Contact information;
  • A statement made in good faith;
  • A declaration that the information supplied is accurate.

We may remove content pending investigation.

10. User License

By posting content on CarNews KE, you grant CarNews KE a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Display;
  • Reproduce;
  • Archive;
  • Distribute;
  • Publish;
  • Promote;

such content in connection with operating the Services. Ownership remains with the original creator.

11. Acceptable Use

Users agree not to:

  • Attempt unauthorised access to systems;
  • Disrupt website functionality;
  • Spread malware;
  • Harvest user data;
  • Impersonate others;
  • Misrepresent affiliations;
  • Conduct fraudulent activity;
  • Use automated scraping tools without authorisation.

Violations may result in suspension or legal action.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

CarNews KE processes personal data in accordance with:

  • Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019;
  • Applicable regulations issued by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC);
  • Our Privacy Policy.

Personal information may include:

  • Names;
  • Email addresses;
  • IP addresses;
  • Cookies and analytics information;
  • User account details.

Users have rights to:

  • Access personal data;
  • Correct inaccurate information;
  • Withdraw consent where applicable;
  • Request deletion subject to legal obligations.

For privacy-related requests, users may contact us using the details provided below.

13. Cookies and Analytics

CarNews KE may use:

  • Cookies;
  • Analytics services;
  • Advertising technologies;
  • Performance monitoring tools.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some functionality may be affected.

14. Advertising and Sponsored Content

The Services may display:

  • Banner advertisements;
  • Sponsored articles;
  • Affiliate links;
  • Promotional partnerships.

Sponsored content will be identified where appropriate.

CarNews KE is not responsible for products or services provided by third parties.

Transactions between users and advertisers are solely between those parties.

15. Cancellation and Rescheduling

15.1 Advertising, Sponsorship, and Commercial Bookings

Cancellation, postponement, or rescheduling of confirmed advertising, sponsorship, sponsored content, media production, partnership, event, or other commercial engagements with CarNews KE is governed by our separate Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy, which forms part of these Terms by reference and applies to advertisers and commercial partners. Where a signed insertion order, sponsorship agreement, or other written commercial arrangement contains terms that differ from the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy, that written arrangement governs. In the event of any other conflict between this Section 15 and the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy, the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy governs commercial bookings.

15.2 Registered Accounts, Newsletters, and Subscriptions

Users may request to cancel a registered account, newsletter subscription, or free membership at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 24 (Contact Information).

  • Cancellation of a free account, newsletter, or community subscription takes effect promptly upon request, subject to Section 4 (User Accounts).
  • Where CarNews KE introduces a paid subscription or membership in future, the applicable cancellation, refund, and proration terms will be set out in the subscription terms presented at checkout and will supplement, not replace, this Section.

15.3 Ticketed Events and Public Activations

Where CarNews KE hosts or co-hosts ticketed public events, activations, or exhibitions, cancellation and refund terms for individual ticket holders or attendees will be published at the time of booking. Unless stated otherwise at booking, such terms follow the notice-based schedule for fixed-date engagements set out in the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.

15.4 Cancellation by CarNews KE

CarNews KE may cancel, suspend, or reschedule a Service, feature, event, or commercial engagement where reasonably necessary, including for the reasons set out in Section 18 (Availability of Services) and Section 21 (Termination). Where such cancellation affects a paid commercial booking, the remedies set out in the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy will apply.

16. External Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites.

CarNews KE does not control those websites and is not responsible for:

  • Their content;
  • Privacy practices;
  • Security;
  • Availability.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

17. Vehicle Information Disclaimer

Specifications, pricing, fuel economy figures, and technical information are provided for informational purposes.

Manufacturers may change:

  • Features;
  • Prices;
  • Availability;
  • Specifications;

without notice. Readers should independently verify information before making purchasing decisions.

CarNews KE accepts no liability for losses arising from reliance on such information.

18. Community Marketplace and Classified Discussions

If community marketplace features are introduced:

  • CarNews KE acts solely as a platform.
  • Buyers and sellers transact at their own risk.
  • CarNews KE does not guarantee the quality, legality, or availability of products or services.
  • Users are responsible for conducting due diligence.

19. Availability of Services

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

Services may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.

We are not liable for losses arising from interruptions or technical failures.

20. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CarNews KE, CarNews Digital, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages;
  • Consequential damages;
  • Lost profits;
  • Loss of data;
  • Business interruption;
  • Reliance on published information.

Use of the Services is at your own risk.

21. Indemnity

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless CarNews KE and CarNews Digital from claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, and legal costs arising from:

  • User content;
  • Violation of these Terms;
  • Violation of third-party rights;
  • Illegal conduct.

22. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access where users:

  • Violate these Terms;
  • Engage in unlawful activity;
  • Abuse community features;
  • Threaten the integrity of the Services.

Termination may occur without prior notice.

23. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts.

24. Contact Information

CarNews Digital (CarNews KE)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@carnews.co.ke
Website: www.carnews.co.ke

For legal, privacy, copyright, or editorial enquiries, please get in touch with us through the details provided above.

25. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

26 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies published on CarNews KE, constitute the entire agreement between users and CarNews KE regarding use of the Services.

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