Akoroko — African Screen Intelligence

Terms of Service

LAST UPDATED: MARCH 5, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Akoroko. They govern your access to and use of our website and subscription service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Akoroko website (akoroko.com) or subscribing to Akoroko Premium, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Akoroko LLC ("Akoroko," "we," "our," or "us").

2. Description of Service

Akoroko is a subscription-based media intelligence publication providing professional-grade analysis, data, and reporting on Africa's screen industries — film, television, and digital media. Content is available in both free and premium tiers as described on our Subscribe page.

3. Subscriptions and Billing

3.1 Subscription Plans. Akoroko Premium is available on monthly and annual billing cycles. Pricing is displayed on the Subscribe page in USD and in local currencies for selected African markets. 3.2 Free Trial. New subscribers may be offered a 7-day free trial. If you do not cancel before the trial period ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid plan and your payment method will be charged. 3.3 Automatic Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless cancelled. You authorise us to charge your payment method on file for the applicable renewal fee. 3.4 Cancellation. You may cancel your subscription at any time by contacting [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; no partial refunds are issued for unused time. 3.5 Price Changes. We reserve the right to change subscription prices. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price increase before it takes effect for existing subscribers.

4. Refund Policy

Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. If you believe you have been charged in error, please contact us at [email protected] within 14 days of the charge and we will review your case.

5. Intellectual Property

All content published on Akoroko — including articles, data, analysis, graphics, and the Akoroko name and logo — is the exclusive property of Akoroko LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Personal use. Subscribers may read and save content for personal, non-commercial reference. Prohibited uses. You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, sell, or create derivative works from Akoroko content without our prior written permission. Sharing subscription credentials or content with non-subscribers is prohibited. Institutional licences. Organisations wishing to distribute Akoroko content internally should contact [email protected] to discuss institutional access terms.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: • Use Akoroko for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website or systems. • Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from Akoroko without written permission. • Impersonate Akoroko or any of its staff or contributors. • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content via our contact form or other channels.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Akoroko content is provided for informational and professional reference purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content published on this site. The service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Akoroko LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Akoroko service or its content. Our total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the three months preceding the claim.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Akoroko contains links to third-party websites including africanfilmpress.com, sinemafocus.com, and whatkeptmeup.com. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site and do not endorse them.

10. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Akoroko service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Akoroko LLC is registered. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Akoroko after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact: Akoroko LLC Email: [email protected]

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]