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Career Indaba® Magazine – Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: November 2024
Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Career Indaba® Magazine (“the Magazine”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a digital publication and platform that celebrates Africa’s career stories, leadership journeys, and legacies across all sectors.
By accessing or using our website — magazine.careerindaba.org — or submitting content for publication, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our services.

2. Definitions

  • “Contributor” refers to any individual or organization submitting content (text, images, videos, or other materials) for publication.
  • “Content” means all materials, including articles, photos, videos, logos, or written stories submitted for publication.
  • “User” refers to anyone accessing the Magazine’s website or associated platforms.
  • “Intellectual Property” refers to all trademarks, copyrights, trade names, and content owned by Career Indaba®.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on the Magazine website, including design, text, graphics, logos, and images, is the exclusive property of Career Indaba® Magazine and its parent entity, Career Indaba® Media Network, unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any materials from this website without prior written consent from the Magazine.

4. Contributor Submissions

4.1. Ownership and Usage Rights

By submitting content to Career Indaba® Magazine, contributors:

  • Confirm that all submitted material is original and that they hold full rights or appropriate permissions for publication.
  • Grant Career Indaba® Magazine a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and promote the content across digital, print, audio, and video platforms.
  • Acknowledge that published content may be used for marketing, promotional, and archival purposes without further notice or compensation.

4.2. Credit and Representation

Contributors will be credited appropriately. The Magazine reserves the right to edit or adapt submissions for clarity, format, or publication standards.

4.3. Image and Likeness Consent

By submitting images or videos featuring identifiable individuals, contributors confirm that all necessary permissions have been obtained from those individuals for publication and promotional use.

5. Editorial Rights

Career Indaba® Magazine retains full editorial discretion over:

  • The decision to publish or not publish submitted material.
  • Editing or removing any content deemed inaccurate, defamatory, or non-compliant with our values or legal obligations.
  • The right to archive, repurpose, or feature previously published material across our multimedia channels.

6. Data Protection and Privacy

We comply with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) and applicable international data protection laws. Personal information collected through submissions, forms, or communications will be used solely for editorial, communication, and publication purposes.

For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites or partners.
Career Indaba® Magazine is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external websites.

8. Liability Disclaimer

Career Indaba® Magazine does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information published. Opinions expressed are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Magazine or its affiliates.

We will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or participation in our features.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Career Indaba® Magazine, its directors, editors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from:

  • Your submitted content;
  • Violation of these Terms;
  • Infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Financial and Promotional Activities

Feature contributions or promotional fees (e.g., Top 100 Timeless Career Legacies features) are non-refundable once publication work has commenced. The Magazine retains rights to use any paid or contributed content for promotional and archival purposes without limitation.

11. Protection of Archives

All published stories form part of Africa’s Living Career Archive, an ongoing historical record managed by Career Indaba® Media Network.
No third party may reproduce, sell, or republish these materials without prior authorization.
Contributors may reference or share their published stories provided that Career Indaba® Magazine is cited as the source.

12. Amendments

Career Indaba® Magazine reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of South African courts.

14. Contact Information

Career Indaba® Magazine
A division of Career Indaba® Media Network
📍 Johannesburg, South Africa
🌍 www.magazine.careerindaba.org