1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Tororo Mixed Secondary School Library Management System ("the System"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the System.

2. Description of Service

The Library Management System provides:

• Access to a digital library of educational books and resources
• User account management and profile features
• Book browsing, searching, and downloading capabilities
• Reading history and personal library management
• Educational content recommendations based on academic level

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• One account per person - multiple accounts are not permitted

3.2 User Conduct

You agree to use the System only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the System for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the System
• Interfere with or disrupt the System's operation
• Share your account credentials with others
• Upload or transmit any malicious code or harmful content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Intellectual Property and Copyright

4.1 School Liability for Content

IMPORTANT: Tororo Mixed Secondary School ("the School") assumes full responsibility and liability for all content provided through the Library Management System, including but not limited to:

• All books, documents, and educational materials available for download
• Content sourced from external APIs and databases
• Any third-party educational resources integrated into the system
• Metadata, descriptions, and categorization of all materials

4.2 Copyright Compliance

The School is responsible for ensuring that all content provided through the System:

• Complies with applicable copyright laws and regulations
• Is properly licensed for educational use
• Does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties
• Is used in accordance with fair use principles where applicable

4.3 User Indemnification

Users are hereby indemnified and held harmless by the School for any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from:

• Copyright infringement claims related to content provided by the School
• Intellectual property disputes involving materials accessed through the System
• Any legal issues arising from the School's provision of educational content
• Claims related to the School's use of third-party APIs or content sources

4.4 Content Usage Rights

Users may:

• Download and use materials for personal educational purposes
• Access content for academic research and study
• Use materials in accordance with their intended educational purpose

Users may NOT:

• Redistribute or share downloaded materials with unauthorized persons
• Use content for commercial purposes without explicit permission
• Modify or create derivative works from copyrighted materials
• Remove copyright notices or attribution from materials

5. Digital Rights Management

5.1 API Content Integration

The System may integrate content from various educational APIs and databases. The School is responsible for:

• Ensuring proper licensing agreements with all content providers
• Maintaining compliance with API terms of service
• Handling any copyright or licensing disputes that may arise
• Providing appropriate attribution for all sourced content

5.2 Content Monitoring

The School will:

• Regularly monitor content for copyright compliance
• Respond promptly to any copyright infringement notices
• Remove or replace content that violates intellectual property rights
• Maintain records of content sources and licensing agreements

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the System, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

7. System Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

• We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily limit access to the System
• We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions

7.2 System Modifications

• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the System at any time
• We may update features, content, or functionality without prior notice
• Users will be notified of significant changes that affect their use of the System

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The School's liability for any claims arising from the use of the System is limited to the amount paid by the user (if any) for access to the System
• The School is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• The School is not responsible for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Users assume all risks associated with downloading and using content from the System

9. Indemnification by School

The School agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless all users from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Any copyright or intellectual property infringement claims related to content provided by the School
• Any violation of third-party rights in materials made available through the System
• Any claims arising from the School's use of third-party APIs or content sources
• Any legal actions related to the School's provision of educational content

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting the school administration or using the account deletion feature (if available).

10.2 Termination by School

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the System will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Uganda.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

• We will post the updated Terms on this page
• We will notify users of significant changes via email or system notification
• Your continued use of the System after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

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