Terms of Service

General conditions for using the Maputo Municipal Cultural Agenda platform

Last updated: January 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Maputo Municipal Cultural Agenda platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.

2. Description of Service

The Maputo Municipal Cultural Agenda is a digital platform that aims to promote cultural events, literature, crafts, tourism, and local gastronomy of the city of Maputo. Our goal is to connect artists, writers, event managers, and the general public.

3. User Registration and Account

To access certain features of the platform, you must create an account providing accurate and up-to-date information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Types of Users

Our platform serves different types of users:

  • Artists: Can promote their works and exhibitions
  • Writers: Can promote their books and literary events
  • Sculptors: Can exhibit their artistic creations
  • Musicians: Can promote shows and releases
  • Event Managers: Can register and promote cultural events
  • Restaurants: Can promote their local gastronomy
  • Visitors: Can browse and discover cultural content

5. User Content

By submitting content to our platform, you:

  • Guarantee that you have all the necessary rights to the content
  • Grant us a license to use, display, and distribute the content on the platform
  • Are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the submitted content
  • Agree that the content does not violate third-party rights

6. Prohibited Conduct

It is prohibited to use our platform to:

  • Publish offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory content
  • Violate copyrights or intellectual property
  • Send spam or unauthorized promotional content
  • Interfere with the operation of the platform
  • Create false or misleading accounts
  • Use the platform for illegal activities

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the platform, including design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the Municipality of Maputo or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. The use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms of Service.

9. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the platform. Continued use of the services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violating these terms or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform is provided "as is" and "as available". We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the platform
  • Content published by third parties
  • Service interruptions

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Republic of Mozambique. Any dispute shall be resolved in the competent courts of Maputo.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • legal@agendacultural.maputo.gov.mz
  • +258 21 123 456
  • Conselho Municipal de Maputo
Important: We recommend that you read these terms regularly, as they may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our services or applicable legislation.