Terms and Conditions for GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement," or "T&C") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the website located at https://granitcompanies.com (the "Site"), including any content, features, services, or functionality offered on or through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any updates or modifications we make from time to time.

2. Use License and Restrictions

Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for lawful purposes only.

Permitted Use

You may use the Site to:

Browse and view content
Contact us regarding our services
Submit inquiries or requests for information
Download materials explicitly made available for download
Engage in any other activities expressly permitted in these Terms

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express written permission
Access the Site through automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) unless expressly authorized
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Site
Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Site
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers connected to the Site
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, user accounts, or computer systems
Transmit viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature
Engage in harassment, threats, defamation, or any unlawful activity
Collect or track personal information about others without consent
Use the Site for any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Spam, flood, or send unsolicited communications through the Site

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, software, and any other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License to Content

We grant you a limited license to view, download, and print Content solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

Retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices
Do not modify, translate, or create derivative works
Do not distribute, transmit, or publicly display the Content
Do not use the Content for commercial purposes

Your Submissions

Any comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other submissions you provide to us through the Site ("User Submissions") are non-confidential and become the exclusive property of GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd. We may use User Submissions for any purpose without obligation, compensation, or attribution to you. You hereby grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and publicly display User Submissions.

Trademarks

GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd and all associated logos, trademarks, and service marks are trademarks of GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd. All other trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

"As Is" Basis

The Site and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd disclaims all warranties, representations, and conditions, including:

Merchantability: We do not warrant that the Site is fit for any particular purpose
Fitness for a Particular Purpose: The Site may not meet your specific requirements
Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Site does not infringe third-party rights
Accuracy and Completeness: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of Content
Uninterrupted Service: We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Virus-Free: We do not warrant that the Site is free from viruses or malicious code

Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party services.

No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, including legal, financial, medical, or business advice. You should not rely solely on Site content for decisions affecting your interests. Consult with qualified professionals before making important decisions.

5. Limitation of Liability

Exclusion of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for:

Indirect Damages: Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Lost Profits: Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Lost Data: Loss or corruption of information or data
Business Interruption: Interruption of business operations
Other Damages: Any other damages arising from or related to your use of the Site

This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Limitation of Liability Cap

Except where prohibited by law, our total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If applicable law prohibits the limitations in this section, the limitation will be modified to the maximum extent permitted by law.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
Your User Submissions or content you provide
Any dispute involving you and a third party

7. User Accounts and Passwords

Account Registration

If you create an account on the Site, you agree to:

Provide accurate, complete, and current information
Maintain the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of unauthorized access or use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Site at any time, without notice or liability, for:

Violation of these Terms
Unlawful or fraudulent activity
Abuse of the Site or other users
Any other reason at our sole discretion

8. Modification and Discontinuation of Services

We reserve the right to:

Modify, update, or discontinue the Site or any features, services, or Content at any time
Change the Site's functionality, appearance, or operation
Implement new features or remove existing ones
Restrict access to certain features or areas

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or services. We will attempt to provide notice of material changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Aspect	Details
Governing Law	These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction	You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Uganda.
Consent to Jurisdiction	You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

10. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to resolve any dispute informally. Please contact us at the information provided in Section 14 (Contact Information) below.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, collective action, or representative action. You waive the right to participate in any class or collective action against the Company.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. If necessary, the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent required to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the intent of the parties.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. No course of dealing or usage of trade shall modify these Terms.

13. Waiver

No waiver of any provision or right under these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd. The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision or any other right or provision.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

GRANIT Group of Companies Ltd
Website: https://granitcompanies.com
Email: info@granitcompanies.com
Phone: +256-752-455-901

15. Amendments and Updates

We may update, modify, or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Last Updated: March 2026

16. Survival

The following sections shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms: Intellectual Property Rights (Section 3), Disclaimer of Warranties (Section 4), Limitation of Liability (Section 5), Indemnification (Section 6), Governing Law and Jurisdiction (Section 9), Dispute Resolution (Section 10), Severability (Section 11), and Entire Agreement (Section 12).

17. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or Internet outages. The affected party must provide prompt notice and make reasonable efforts to resume performance.

18. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Any unauthorized assignment is void. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliate without restriction or notice to you.

Additional Notes

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