1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website marketplace.hostnali.com, you (“User,” “Customer,” or “You”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), as well as our Privacy Policy and GPL License Notice.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use or access our website or any of our services.

2. Nature of Service

marketplace.hostnali.com operates as a digital marketplace that distributes WordPress themes, plugins, PHP scripts, and mobile applications released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) or other compatible open-source licenses.

We are not the developers of the products offered unless explicitly stated. We redistribute legally obtained software in compliance with the GPL license.

3. Eligibility

To use our website and purchase products, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction;

  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts;

  • Use the website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

By using our site, you represent and warrant that you meet all of the above eligibility requirements.

4. Account Registration

Certain features may require you to create a user account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration;

  • Keep your account credentials confidential;

  • Accept full responsibility for all activity under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account found to contain false information or violate these Terms.

5. Products and Licensing

All software distributed through marketplace.hostnali.com — including but not limited to WordPress themes, plugins, PHP scripts, and mobile apps — is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), version 2 or later, unless otherwise stated.

You are free to:

  • Use the software on unlimited websites or devices;

  • Modify, adapt, and redistribute the software in accordance with the GPL;

  • Retain complete ownership of your derived works under the same license.

We do not provide license keys, official developer support, or automatic updates unless otherwise specified. License keys are only required if you wish to obtain updates or support directly from the original author.

6. Prices and Payments

All prices displayed on the website are in U.S. Dollars (USD) and are exclusive of applicable taxes or handling fees unless otherwise noted.

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways (e.g., Paystack, PayPal, or others).
By submitting your payment information, you authorize us or our payment processors to charge your selected payment method for all purchases.

We do not store credit or debit card information on our servers.

7. Refund Policy

We provide refunds only under limited circumstances. A refund may be issued if:

  • The product is defective or corrupted and cannot be used as intended; or

  • The product does not match its description on our website.

Refunds will not be provided for:

  • Change of mind after download;

  • Incompatibility with your hosting, CMS, or theme;

  • Lack of technical knowledge or misconfiguration;

  • Requests made more than 7 days after purchase.

To qualify for a refund, you must remove all downloaded copies of the software and confirm that you are no longer using it.

8. Updates and Availability

We regularly update products when new versions are released by the original developer. However:

  • We do not guarantee the availability of updates on any particular schedule;

  • We may discontinue or remove products without prior notice.

All downloads and updates are provided “as available.”

9. Intellectual Property Rights

All items distributed on marketplace.hostnali.com are the intellectual property of their respective developers and authors.
We do not claim ownership over third-party code, trademarks, or assets.

All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are used for identification purposes only.

The marketplace’s branding, content, and website design are the intellectual property of marketplace.hostnali.com and may not be copied or redistributed without written permission.

10. Restrictions on Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes;

  • Share malicious, pirated, or unauthorized content;

  • Resell or claim authorship of software obtained from our site;

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems;

  • Use automation tools, bots, or scraping scripts on our platform.

Violation of these restrictions may result in account termination and legal action.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

All products and content distributed by marketplace.hostnali.com are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind.

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information;

  • The performance or compatibility of products;

  • The absence of defects, malware, or vulnerabilities;

  • The continued availability of the website or downloads.

Your use of any software obtained from our platform is at your sole risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, marketplace.hostnali.com, its owners, affiliates, and employees shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;

  • Loss of data, revenue, or profits;

  • Business interruption or security issues;

  • Claims arising from software use, misuse, or malfunction.

Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid for the product in question.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as developers, authors, or payment providers).
We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of those third parties.
Visiting external websites is done at your own discretion and risk.

14. Termination

We may, at our discretion, suspend or terminate user accounts or access to our website for:

  • Violation of these Terms;

  • Fraudulent or abusive behavior;

  • Security or technical concerns.

Upon termination, you must immediately cease using our website and delete all downloaded materials obtained through your account.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless marketplace.hostnali.com and its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our website or products;

  • Violation of these Terms; or

  • Infringement of third-party rights.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Nairobi, Kenya.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice.
All changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of our website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Information

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

Email: [[email protected]]