Terms of Use

 Last Updated:  February 2024

Welcome to Bergenlake Limited ("we," "our," "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, www.bergenlake.co (the "Site"), and any services, features, content, or applications offered by Bergenlake Limited (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site or Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, and you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site or Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site or Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

3. Use of the Site and Services

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site or Services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or Services.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, Services, or any related systems or networks.

  • Use any automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to access or interact with the Site or Services without our prior written consent.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from:

  • Uploading or transmitting any harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

  • Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.

  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Site or Services.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content, features, and functionality on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Bergenlake Limited or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and Services for personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent.

5. User Accounts

5.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Site or Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary.

5.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

5.3 Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Site and Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site or Services, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Bergenlake Limited. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bergenlake Limited disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site or Services will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bergenlake Limited and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bergenlake Limited and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Site or Services.

  • Your violation of these Terms.

  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kigali, Rwanda, Africa. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site or Services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Kigali, Rwanda.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bergenlake Limited regarding your use of the Site and Services.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at terms@bergenlake.co.