Terms and Conditions for Teach Smart Africa
Effective Date: 26 June 2025
Welcome to Teach Smart Africa. These Terms and Conditions explain how you may use our website, what we expect from all visitors, and what rules guide your use of our blog www.teachsmartafrica.com.
By using this website, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.
We want all teachers, learners, and visitors to feel safe, respected, and informed. This document uses simple and clear Grade-4 English so everyone can understand their rights and responsibilities.
1. About Teach Smart Africa
Teach Smart Africa is an education blog that provides:
- Teaching ideas
- Learning tips
- Classroom management strategies
- Educational technology tools
- African learning examples
- Teacher support materials
The blog is owned and managed by Ugirashebuja Cyiza Prudence in Rwanda.
Our goal is to support African teachers and help them grow professionally.
2. Acceptance of These Terms
When you visit Teach Smart Africa:
- You agree to follow these rules
- You agree not to misuse the website
- You agree to use the content responsibly
If you continue using the blog, it means you understand and accept this agreement.
3. Use of Our Content
All content on Teach Smart Africa—articles, images, videos, designs, text, downloadable materials, and graphics—is protected by copyright laws.
3.1 What You May Do
You are allowed to:
- Read and enjoy the content
- Share links to our articles
- Use information for school lessons
- Use content for personal and educational use
- Quote our work as long as you give credit to Teach Smart Africa
3.2 What You May NOT Do
You are not allowed to:
- Copy and paste our full articles
- Repost our content on another website
- Sell or redistribute our content
- Use our images or designs without permission
- Pretend our content is your own work
- Use our blog for harmful or illegal activities
We protect our intellectual property. Anyone misusing our content may have their access blocked or may face legal action.
4. User Responsibilities
By using Teach Smart Africa, you agree to use the site responsibly.
4.1 You Agree NOT To:
- Upload harmful software
- Use bots or automated tools
- Post spam or offensive comments
- Share hate speech, bullying, or harmful messages
- Spread misleading information
- Use the content for harmful teaching practices
- Disrupt the website’s performance
4.2 You Agree To:
- Use the blog respectfully
- Follow all rules stated in this document
- Share comments that support learning
- Report any harmful activity
- Apply teaching strategies wisely
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
Teach Smart Africa uses Google AdSense to show ads. This is one way we keep the blog free for teachers.
5.1 How Google Ads Work
- Google uses cookies to show personalized ads
- These cookies help Google remember your browsing behavior
- You may see ads related to your interests
5.2 Your Options
You can control your ad experience by:
- Turning off personalized ads in Google Ads Settings
- Blocking cookies in your browser
- Adjusting privacy settings
5.3 AdSense Disclaimer
- We do not control what ads appear
- We are not responsible for third-party advertisements
- Clicking on ads leads you to external websites
6. Affiliate Links
Some articles may include affiliate links. These help support the blog.
6.1 What You Need to Know
- If you click an affiliate link, we may earn a small commission
- You will NOT pay any extra money
- We only promote products that may help teachers
We remain honest and transparent in all recommendations.
7. External Links
Teach Smart Africa often shares helpful links to:
- Other education blogs
- Teacher training websites
- Government education platforms
- NGOs supporting education
- YouTube learning videos
- Teaching tools
But we do not control the content on external websites.
7.1 External Link Disclaimer
We are not responsible for:
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The information on other websites
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Their safety
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Their privacy policies
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Their accuracy
Always read their policies before using them.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
Everything on this website belongs to Teach Smart Africa unless stated otherwise.
This includes:
Articles
ImagesLogo
Website design
Teaching resources
eBooks (if posted)
Videos
Graphics
8.1 You Cannot:
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Copy full posts
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Sell our materials
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Remove our credits
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Use our logo without permission
8.2 You Can:
- Quote short parts with credit
- Share links to the site
- Use content in your class with mention of the source
9. Educational Purpose Disclaimer
Teach Smart Africa shares teaching ideas, not strict rules.
We want to help teachers, but we cannot guarantee the same results for everyone.
9.1 What We Do Not Guarantee
- We do not promise specific learning outcomes
- We do not guarantee exam results
- We do not guarantee that strategies will work the same in all schools
9.2 No Professional Advice
Our blog does not offer:
- Legal advice
- Medical advice
- Financial advice
Always seek professional help for those areas.
10. Website Availability
We try to keep the website online always, but sometimes it may go down for:
- Maintenance
- Technical issues
- Hosting problems
- Security updates
We are not responsible for losses caused by temporary downtime.
11. Termination of Access
We may block or remove access to any user who:
- Violates these terms
- Uses the website in harmful ways
- Copies or steals content
- Sends spam
- Threatens other users
This helps keep the website safe and respectful.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
We protect your personal information.
For full details, read our Privacy Policy.
12.1 What We Collect
- Email (newsletter or contact form)
- Comments
- Analytics data
12.2 Why We Collect It
- Improve content
- Respond to questions
- Show relevant ads
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
When changes are made:
- The effective date will be updated
- The new version will appear on this page
Continuing to use the blog means you accept the new terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Rwanda. Any disagreement will follow Rwandan legal procedures.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions or need help understanding these Terms, contact us:
- Email: dassfess@gmail.com
- Website: www.teachsmartafrica.com
- Location: Rwanda
We care about your safety and comfort while using Teach Smart Africa. Thank you for being part of our community.
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