Welcome to Project VIEW (referred to as "we," "us," "our," or "Project VIEW"), operating the website https://theprojectview.org (the "Website" or "Site"), including its Progressive Web App (PWA) features. Project VIEW is Ghana's first STEM holding company, dedicated to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana through resources such as National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) preparation materials, educational articles, project tutorials, career guidance, and community insights for students, teachers, and enthusiasts.

These Terms of Use (also referred to as "Terms," "Agreement," or "Terms and Conditions") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "User," or "visitor") and Project VIEW regarding your access to, browsing of, and use of the Website, including any content, features, or services offered thereon.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Modifications

You agree to these Terms by your continued use of the Site. We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be notified via a prominent notice on the homepage or email (if you have provided contact information). Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Eligibility and User Conduct

• You must be at least 16 years old to use the Website. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site.

Prohibited conduct includes (but is not limited to):

• Violating any applicable laws, including Ghana's Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772), Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), or intellectual property laws.
• Uploading, posting, or transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code.
• Harassing, defaming, abusing, or discriminating against others.
• Interfering with the Site's functionality (e.g., excessive automated access, scraping, or denial-of-service attempts).
• Impersonating any person or entity.
• Soliciting personal information from minors.
• Engaging in commercial activities without our express written permission (e.g., unauthorized advertising or spam).

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access for any violation of these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website—including text, articles, tutorials, NSMQ resources, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, project designs, code snippets (where applicable), audio, video, and compilations—is owned by Project VIEW or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Ghana and internationally.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content for personal, non-commercial, educational use only.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or perform any content without our prior written consent.
• Use our content for commercial purposes (e.g., republishing articles on other sites for monetization).
• Remove or alter copyright notices, trademarks, or watermarks.
• Use our trademarks (e.g., "Project VIEW," logos) without permission.

User submissions (e.g., future comments, project ideas, or feedback) grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content.

4. User-Generated Content and Comments (If Enabled)

If we enable commenting, forums, or submissions:

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display it.
• You represent that your content does not infringe third-party rights and is not unlawful, defamatory, or obscene.
• We may remove or edit content at our discretion without notice.
• You agree not to post spam, advertising, or prohibited material.

5. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

The Website may contain links to third-party sites or advertisements (including via Google AdSense). We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content, privacy practices, or availability.

Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and them. We are not liable for any loss or damage from such dealings.

Google AdSense ads are governed by Google's policies. You agree not to click ads invalidly or encourage invalid clicks.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of information (e.g., NSMQ tips or project instructions).
• Non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
• Uninterrupted or error-free access.
• Absence of viruses or harmful components.

Educational content (e.g., STEM projects, NSMQ preparation) is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice, qualified teaching, or official WAEC/GES guidance.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law (including under Ghanaian law), Project VIEW, its owners, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use the Website.
• Errors or inaccuracies in content.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions/data.
• Third-party conduct.
• Any reliance on educational materials.

Our total liability shall not exceed GHC 500 (or equivalent) or the amount you paid us (if any) in the preceding 12 months.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Project VIEW, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your use of the Website.
• Your infringement of third-party rights.
• Any content you submit.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access at any time, without notice, for conduct violating these Terms or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Accra, Ghana.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or class action.

11. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms (together with our Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement.
• Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
• No Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision does not waive it.
• Assignment: We may assign these Terms; you may not without our consent.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays due to events beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, internet outages).

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:
Project VIEW
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theprojectview.org/contact

Thank you for using Project VIEW. We are excited to support STEM education across Ghana!