Terms and Conditions for Smart Farming Africa
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our services. These Terms govern your access to and use of Smart Farming Africa's website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, registering for, or using our Service, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smart Farming Africa.
Description of Service
Smart Farming Africa provides a platform for agricultural management, farm data tracking, and related services. Our Service includes web and mobile applications that allow users to manage farm operations, track agricultural data, and access related tools and resources.
Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You may register by providing your email address and creating a password, or by using third-party authentication services such as Google OAuth.
When you register using Google OAuth, you authorize us to access certain information from your Google account (such as your email address and name) as described in our Privacy Policy. You can revoke this access at any time through your Google Account settings.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Ensuring that your account information is accurate and up-to-date
User Representations and Warranties
By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental or guardian consent to agree to these Terms.
- The information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current at all times.
- You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms.
- Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
- You will not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other systems or networks
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Service
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
- Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
Subscription and Payment Terms
Certain features of our Service may require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:
- Pay all fees associated with your subscription as described at the time of purchase
- Provide accurate payment information
- Authorize us to charge your payment method for subscription fees
- Understand that subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. By using our Service, you agree to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We commit to protecting your personal information and using it only in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
When you use Google OAuth to authenticate, you acknowledge that:
- Your use of Google OAuth is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- We will access and use your Google account information as described in our Privacy Policy
- You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Smart Farming Africa and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our prior written consent.
User Content
You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that you have all necessary rights to grant us the license described above. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we determine is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
Third-Party Services
Our Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, including but not limited to Google (for authentication), Stripe (for payments), and other service providers. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion features in the Service.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMART FARMING AFRICA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smart Farming Africa and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except where prohibited by law.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on our website and, if applicable, sending you an email notification. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- By email: info@smartfarm.ing
- Through our website contact form