TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (CGU)
Website: https://awotele.org
1. LEGAL INFORMATION AND PUBLISHER
The website awotele.org (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”) is published and operated by:
SUDU CONNEXION (SARL)
Registered Office: COWOS, 31 rue de l’argenterie, 34000 Montpellier
Email: awotele@gmail.com
Director of Publication: Claire DIAO
2. SITE HOSTING
The Site is hosted by: Ubuntuzim – https://ubuntuzim.co.za/
Address: 38 Tern Way Woodhaven Durban 4001
3. PURPOSE AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
AWOTELE is an online pan-African web magazine dedicated to film criticism, cultural analysis, and the memory of African and diaspora cinemas. Access to and use of the Site imply full, unreserved acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by the user. If you do not agree with these terms, you must refrain from accessing the Site.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
All elements displayed on awotele.org—including, but not limited to, written articles, film reviews, interviews, essays, visual design, graphic identity, logos, photographs, audio recordings, and videos—are the exclusive intellectual property of SUDU CONNEXION or its contributing authors, journalists, and rights holders.
– Strict Prohibition: Any total or partial reproduction, representation, modification, translation, commercial exploitation, or distribution of the Site’s content without the explicit, prior written consent of SUDU CONNEXION is strictly prohibited under French Intellectual Property Law Created by the law of July 1, 1992.
– Fair Use & Quotations: Short quotes from articles are authorized provided that the author’s full name and “AWOTELE” are explicitly cited, accompanied by a direct hyperlink pointing to the original article on awotele.org.
5. USER-GENERATED CONTENT AND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
When users interact with the Site (e.g., commenting on articles or submitting contributions):
– Users agree to publish content that complies with applicable laws.
– Any content containing hate speech, racist or discriminatory remarks, defamation, personal attacks, or infringement of third-party intellectual property is strictly forbidden.
– SUDU CONNEXION reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete any user comment or contribution without prior notice.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY
SUDU CONNEXION strives to maintain high editorial standards and ensure the continuous operation of awotele.org. However, SUDU CONNEXION cannot be held liable for:
– Temporary service interruptions due to technical maintenance, server failures, or network disruptions.
– Inaccuracies or omissions in external information cited for journalistic purposes.
– Hyperlinks directing users to third-party websites over which SUDU CONNEXION has no control.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with French law. In the event of any dispute arising from the interpretation or performance of these terms, the user and SUDU CONNEXION agree to seek an amicable resolution. Failing that, exclusive jurisdiction shall be granted to the competent courts of Bobigny, France.
PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY
Website: https://awotele.org
1. DATA CONTROLLER
SUDU CONNEXION (23 rue Baudin, 93310 Le Pré Saint-Gervais, France) acts as the Data Controller regarding personal data collected on awotele.org, in strict compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679) and the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
2. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED & PURPOSES
We collect only the personal data strictly necessary to deliver our editorial services:
– Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address (processed via Brevo) collected on a double opt-in basis to send news, dispatches, and curated articles.
– Contact Forms & Inquiries: Name, email address, and professional affiliation sent voluntarily by users to contact the editorial team.
– Website Analytics: Anonymized IP addresses, browser types, and navigation paths to analyze audience engagement and improve user experience.
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
– Consent: Applied when users subscribe to the newsletter or accept non-essential analytical cookies via the banner.
– Legitimate Interest: Applied to maintain website security, prevent fraud, and optimize technical performance.
4. DATA RETENTION PERIODS
– Newsletter Data: Stored as long as the user remains subscribed. Users can unsubscribe at any time using the direct link included at the bottom of every email.
– Inquiry Data: Retained for up to 3 years after the last direct communication.
– Audience & Cookie Data: Stored for a maximum period of 13 months from the date of collection.
5. DATA SHARING AND RECIPIENTS
SUDU CONNEXION strictly refuses to sell, lease, or monetize user data. Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel and trusted technical subcontractors operating under strict GDPR compliance contracts:
– Brevo (Emailing platform for newsletter delivery)
– Cookie consent management tools
– Web hosting infrastructure providers
6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR
Pursuant to European data protection regulations, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and a copy of your personal data held by us.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restrict & Object: Object to or limit data processing for legitimate reasons.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, standard machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please write to: contact@awotele.org.
If you consider that your data rights have been violated, you have the legal right to submit a complaint to the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL – 3 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France / www.cnil.fr).
7. COOKIE POLICY & PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT
awotele.org utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance navigation and measure traffic.
– Technical & Essential Cookies: Required for core website functions (e.g., security, language preferences). They cannot be disabled.
– Analytical & Performance Cookies: Used to gather aggregate statistics regarding traffic patterns.
Management: Upon entering the Site, a Cookie Preference Banner allows you to accept, refuse, or customize your cookie settings at any time.