Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the OyoTimes website (the “Service”) operated by OyoTimes (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

1. Content and Intellectual Property

• Our Content: The unique design, logos, and original editorial content created by OyoTimes are the property of OyoTimes and are protected by copyright laws.
• User-Generated Content: By submitting stories, comments, or images to us (“Community Voices”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content on our website and social media channels. You retain ownership of your content, but you give us permission to share it.

2. User Conduct

When using our platform, you agree NOT to:

• Post comments or submit stories that are abusive, defamatory, hate speech, or incite violence.
• Submit false or misleading information disguised as news.
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the website’s security.

We reserve the right to remove any content or comments that violate these standards without prior notice.

3. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as local business websites or hotel booking pages) that are not owned or controlled by OyoTimes.

OyoTimes has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that OyoTimes shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content or services.

4. “The Monarch’s Desk” Disclaimer

Content published under “The Monarch’s Desk” section is provided directly by the Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo or authorized representatives. OyoTimes serves as a publisher for this content but does not alter the official statements provided.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall OyoTimes, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

6. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: hello@oyotimes.com