TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 2026
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of all websites, software, platforms, systems, applications, content, and services provided by Sibasi Ltd ("Sibasi", "we", "us", or "our").
These Terms of Use are expressly incorporated into, and form an integral and binding extension of, Sibasi Ltd's Privacy Policy, Legal Terms & Policies, Data Processing Agreement (where applicable), and any other legal notices or policies issued by Sibasi (collectively, the "Legal Documents").
By accessing or using the Services, you ("Client", "User", or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms together with the Legal Documents, which operate as a single contractual framework governing your relationship with Sibasi Ltd. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Services.
2. WHO WE ARE
Legal Entity: Sibasi Ltd
Incorporation: Republic of Kenya
Registered Address:
P.O. Box 37602-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
[email protected]
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Sibasi provides, without limitation:
- Cloud-based software services (SaaS)
- On-premise and hybrid enterprise systems
- Intelligent business platforms
- Advisory, consulting, professional, and managed services
- Implementation, configuration, support, training, and maintenance
Specific services, deliverables, service levels, fees, and responsibilities are governed by separate written agreements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
These Terms apply unless expressly superseded by such agreements.
4. ELIGIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
You represent and warrant that:
- You have legal capacity to enter these Terms
- If acting for an organization, you have authority to bind it
- All information provided is accurate and lawful
5. ACCOUNT SECURITY
You are responsible for:
- Safeguarding credentials
- All activity under your accounts
- Prompt notification of unauthorized access
Sibasi is not liable for losses caused by compromised credentials not resulting from Sibasi's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
6. ACCEPTABLE USE & RESTRICTIONS
You shall not:
- Use the Services unlawfully or fraudulently
- Upload malicious code or harmful content
- Circumvent security or access controls
- Interfere with system integrity or availability
- Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights
Reverse Engineering & Benchmarking Prohibited
You shall not, directly or indirectly:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
- Inspect source code, algorithms, APIs, or internal logic
- Conduct benchmarking or performance testing without written consent
- Use the Services to develop competing products
7. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY RISK SHIFT)
Clients are solely responsible for:
- Lawful use of the Services
- System configuration under their control
- Obtaining user consent and lawful bases for processing
- Accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all data entered
- Managing user access rights and permissions
- Securing on-premise or client-managed infrastructure
- Providing lawful, documented instructions to Sibasi
Sibasi does not independently determine the legality of Client data or usage unless required by law.
8. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE / NO RELIANCE
Any advisory, consulting, professional, or implementation services are provided for general guidance only.
Sibasi does not provide legal, financial, tax, regulatory, HR, or compliance advice unless expressly agreed in writing.
All decisions made based on Sibasi's recommendations, analyses, configurations, or guidance are made at Client's sole risk, and Sibasi disclaims liability for resulting outcomes.
9. DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
Personal data processing is governed by Sibasi's Privacy Policy and, where applicable, a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Depending on context, Sibasi acts as either:
- Data Controller; or
- Data Processor on Client instructions
Clients remain responsible for lawful processing within their environments.
10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & INTEGRATIONS
Services may integrate with third-party platforms chosen by Clients.
Sibasi:
- Does not control third-party services
- Does not warrant their availability, performance, or security
- Is not liable for third-party failures, outages, or breaches
Use of third-party services is at Client's own risk and governed by their terms.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
11.1 Sibasi IP
All software, platforms, methodologies, tools, documentation, and materials are Sibasi's intellectual property unless expressly agreed otherwise.
11.2 Consulting Deliverables
Unless expressly agreed in writing:
- All deliverables remain Sibasi IP
- Client receives a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for internal use only
- No ownership transfer occurs without explicit agreement
11.3 Client Data
Clients retain ownership of their data and grant Sibasi a limited license to process it solely to provide the Services.
12. FEES & PAYMENT
Fees and payment terms are governed by applicable agreements.
Non-payment may result in suspension or termination.
13. SERVICE AVAILABILITY & INTERRUPTIONS
Sibasi does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Services.
Sibasi shall not be liable for unavailability, suspension, degradation, or interruption of Services, regardless of cause, including cloud provider failures, internet outages, or force majeure events.
14. OUTPUTS & ANALYTICS DISCLAIMER
All analytics, reports, dashboards, forecasts, workflows, or system-generated outputs are provided "as-is".
Clients assume all risk for decisions made based on such outputs.
Sibasi disclaims liability for consequences arising from reliance on them.
15. DATA LOSS & BACKUPS
Unless expressly agreed in writing:
- Clients are responsible for maintaining backups
- Sibasi is not liable for data loss, corruption, deletion, or recovery
16. AUDIT RESTRICTIONS
Audit rights, if any, must be expressly agreed in writing.
Audits:
- Must not disrupt operations
- Occur at Client's expense
- Exclude access to source code, proprietary systems, or other clients' environments
17. DISCLAIMERS
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Services are provided "as-is" and "as-available".
All implied warranties are disclaimed.
18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- No liability for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- No liability for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption
- Total aggregate liability shall not exceed fees paid in the preceding six (6) months
19. INDEMNIFICATION
You indemnify Sibasi against claims arising from:
- Your misuse of Services
- Violations of law
- Client data or content
- Unauthorized access caused by your failures
20. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, MEDIATION & CLASS-ACTION WAIVER
Informal Resolution
Parties shall attempt good-faith negotiation and mediation for at least 30 days before litigation.
Class-Action Waiver
To the maximum extent permitted by law, disputes must be brought only on an individual basis.
You waive any right to participate in class, collective, representative, or consolidated actions.
21. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
Kenyan courts have exclusive jurisdiction unless otherwise agreed in writing.
22. TERMINATION
Sibasi may suspend or terminate Services for breach, non-payment, or legal risk.
Surviving clauses remain enforceable.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with applicable agreements, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
TERMS SUMMARY (PLAIN ENGLISH)
What customers need to know:
- You own your data; we process it only to deliver services
- You control how systems are used and configured
- Our advice helps, but final decisions are yours
- Services rely on cloud platforms and may experience outages
- Analytics and reports support decisions but aren't guarantees
- Third-party tools you enable are your responsibility
- We protect our IP; you get usage rights
- Liability is limited and proportionate to fees paid
- Disputes are handled individually, not as class actions
This summary does not replace the full Terms.