Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Aksion.et (the "Website") and any related data products, reports, exports, or subscription services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you are using the Services on behalf of a business, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website or Services.

Aksion.et reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Services after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Use of Content and Data

All editorial content, market data, research reports, rankings, datasets, downloadable exports, and other materials published on Aksion.et ("Content") are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, including the relevant provisions of the Ethiopian Civil Code and applicable international treaties.

You may view, download, and print Content solely for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any reproduction, redistribution, republication, resale, scraping, data mining, or creation of derivative works from the Content without our express prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

You may not use any automated means (including bots, spiders, or scrapers) to access, extract, or collect data from the Website without a separate written agreement with Aksion.et. Data products purchased through the Data Shop are subject to the applicable product-specific license terms disclosed at the time of purchase.

Accounts and Access

To access certain features or purchase data products, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify Aksion.et immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Aksion.et reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at its sole discretion if it reasonably believes that you have violated these Terms, provided false information, or engaged in conduct that may harm Aksion.et, its users, or third parties. Aksion.et will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

Payments and Subscriptions

Certain data products, reports, exports, and subscription services offered through the Data Shop or other channels are subject to fees. All prices are quoted in the currency specified at checkout and are subject to change without prior notice, except for confirmed orders already accepted by Aksion.et.

Payment terms, including accepted payment methods, billing cycles, renewal conditions, and cancellation procedures, are displayed at the point of purchase and form part of these Terms with respect to the relevant transaction. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or levies imposed on your purchase.

Subscription services will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled in accordance with the cancellation terms provided at purchase. Refund eligibility is determined by the specific product terms applicable at the time of purchase. Aksion.et is not obligated to issue refunds for digital products once delivery has commenced, except as required by applicable Ethiopian consumer protection laws.

Aksion.et uses third-party payment processors to facilitate payments. Your payment information is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the payment processor's terms of service. Aksion.et does not store full credit card or payment instrument details on its servers.

No Investment Advice

The Content provided on Aksion.et, including but not limited to market data, company reports, financial analysis, rankings, economic commentary, and data products, is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Website constitutes investment advice, financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, or a solicitation, recommendation, or offer to buy or sell any security or financial instrument.

Aksion.et is not a licensed investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial intermediary under the laws of Ethiopia, including the Ethiopian Capital Market Proclamation or any regulations of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority. Users should independently evaluate the merits and risks of any investment or financial decision and consult qualified professional advisors where appropriate.

Past performance, historical data, and market trends published on the Website do not guarantee future results. Aksion.et makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of any Content for any particular purpose.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Website, Services, and Content, including copyrights, trademarks, trade names, logos, database rights, and proprietary data compilations, are owned by or licensed to Aksion.et. The Aksion.et name, logo, and product names are trademarks of Aksion.et and may not be used without prior written permission.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Website, such as comments or inquiries. By submitting content, you grant Aksion.et a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Services.

Aksion.et respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any Content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact us with a detailed notice, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, including the relevant provisions of the Ethiopian Civil Code, Aksion.et and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, Services, or Content, whether such liability arises under contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if Aksion.et has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, Aksion.et's total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Aksion.et, if any, during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

The Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Aksion.et does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of market data, financial information, or third-party data feeds displayed on the Website. Data may be delayed or subject to correction. Aksion.et is not responsible for any decisions made or actions taken in reliance on such data.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through good-faith negotiations between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may refer the matter to the competent courts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Nothing in this section prevents Aksion.et from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Aksion.et. Aksion.et has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge and agree that Aksion.et shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any third-party content, products, or services. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please reach out through our contact page.