Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 15, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ELICATE Technologies Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the TalkSnap application and website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through TalkSnap (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

To use certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are solely responsible for:

We reserve the right to disable any user account at any time, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. User Content

4.1 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all content, including but not limited to photos, videos, voice notes, comments, text, information, and other materials that you upload, post, publish, display, or transmit (collectively, "User Content") on or through the Service.

4.2 Content License

By submitting User Content on or through the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service.

4.3 Content Restrictions

You agree not to post, upload, or transmit any User Content that:

4.4 Content Monitoring

We do not control or actively monitor User Content and do not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of User Content. However, we reserve the right to review, screen, and delete any User Content at any time and for any reason, including if we believe such User Content violates these Terms.

5. Prohibited Activities

In addition to the restrictions above, you agree not to:

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Service Content

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ELICATE Technologies Limited and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both Zambia and foreign countries.

6.2 Trademarks

The TalkSnap name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of ELICATE Technologies Limited or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

6.3 Feedback

Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you may provide regarding the Service is entirely voluntary, and we will be free to use such feedback, comments, or suggestions without any obligation to you.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ELICATE Technologies Limited. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

ELICATE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL ELICATE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; AND (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

IN SOME JURISDICTIONS, THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES IS NOT ALLOWED. THEREFORE, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ELICATE Technologies Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Service; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Zambia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zambia for the resolution of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service.

13. 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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ELICATE Technologies Limited regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and ELICATE Technologies Limited.

15. Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

ELICATE Technologies Limited
Room 217 Provident House
Broadway, Ndola, Zambia
Email: elicatetechnologies@gmail.com