Last Updated: [December 18, 2025]
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the dnbstories.com website (the “Service”) operated by DNB Stories Africa (“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.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.
1. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of DNB Stories Africa and its licensors.
- Our Content: You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, found on the Site without our express written permission.
- Guest Submissions: For stories and articles submitted by guest writers, the copyright remains with the original author. However, by submitting content to DNB Stories, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, publish, and distribute your work on our platform and social media channels.
2. User Conduct & Community Guidelines
DNB Stories is a platform for diverse voices, including the LGBTQ+ community. To maintain a safe environment, the following behaviours are strictly prohibited:
- Hate Speech: Comments or posts that promote violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, or sexual orientation will be removed immediately.
- Harassment: Bullying, doxxing (revealing private info), or persistent harassment of other users or writers is not tolerated.
- Spam: Posting unauthorised advertising, promotional materials, or “spam” links in the comments is prohibited.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
3. Content Disclaimers
- Views Expressed: The views and opinions expressed in “Opinion/Op-Ed” and “Personal Story” articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DNB Stories Africa.
- Health & Advice: Content regarding mental health, sexual health, or legal matters is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional.
- Fiction: All characters and events in our “Fiction” and “Literature” sections are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
4. Age Restriction
The Service is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Some content on DNB Stories (including “queer truths” and certain fiction series) may contain mature themes, strong language, or sexual descriptions suitable only for adult audiences. By accessing the Site, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., advertisers, affiliate partners) that are not owned or controlled by DNB Stories Africa.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that DNB Stories Africa shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall DNB Stories Africa, 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;
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service;
- Any content obtained from the Service; and
- Unauthorised access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content.
7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
8. Changes to 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.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- By email: danielnkado@gmail.com
- By visiting this page on our website: Contact Us