MKUConnect Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account on MKUConnect, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the platform. MKUConnect is operated by its founders and is exclusively available to verified students and staff of Mount Kenya University.

2. Eligibility

You must hold a valid MKU institutional email address (e.g. @students.mku.ac.ke or @mylife.mku.ac.ke) to register. By signing up you confirm that you are currently enrolled at or employed by Mount Kenya University and that you are at least 18 years of age.

3. Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You must not share your account with, or transfer it to, any other person.
• You must provide accurate and truthful information on your profile.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Harass, threaten, or harm any other user.
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• Upload content that is sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise offensive.
• Impersonate another person or entity.
• Use automated scripts or bots to interact with the platform.
• Engage in any activity that violates Kenyan law or MKU institutional policies.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or circumvent any security feature.

5. Content You Post

You retain ownership of the content you submit (photos, bio, messages). By posting, you grant MKUConnect a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store and display that content solely for the purpose of operating the platform. You represent that you have the right to share any content you upload and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

6. Matching & Messaging

MKUConnect enables connections between users who mutually express interest. We do not guarantee matches, conversations, or any specific outcome. All interactions are between users; MKUConnect is not a party to any relationship formed on the platform.

7. Privacy

Your use of MKUConnect is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

8. Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently deactivate any account that violates these Terms, without prior notice. You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings. Upon deletion, your profile and messages will be removed from public view; some data may be retained for legal compliance.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

MKUConnect is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Use the platform at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MKUConnect and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform, including damages arising from interactions with other users.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of MKUConnect after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at support@mku-connect.app.