Terms of Service

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the ethiopianforexrates.com website (the "Service") operated by Ethiopian Forex Rates ("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, you may not access the Service.

1. USE OF SERVICE

1.1 Information Purpose Only

The Service is provided for informational purposes only. The exchange rates, currency information, and other data displayed on our website are collected from various sources in the parallel market and are not official rates set by the National Bank of Ethiopia or any other government entity.

1.2 No Financial Advice

The information provided through our Service does not constitute financial advice, and we are not financial advisors. All decisions made based on the information provided on our website are at your own risk.

1.3 Currency Exchange Transactions

We do not facilitate, conduct, or participate in any currency exchange transactions. Our Service solely provides information about exchange rates in the Ethiopian parallel market. Users are responsible for ensuring that any currency exchange activities they engage in comply with applicable laws and regulations.

2. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information displayed on our website. Exchange rates may vary based on location, time, transaction volume, and individual exchange providers.

We update our rates regularly, but there may be delays or gaps in our updates. The timestamp displayed with each rate indicates when it was last updated.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Ethiopian Forex Rates and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of Ethiopia and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Ethiopian Forex Rates.

4. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Ethiopian Forex Rates.

Ethiopian Forex Rates has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Ethiopian Forex Rates shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Ethiopian Forex Rates, 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:

  1. Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service;
  2. Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service;
  3. Any content obtained from the Service; and
  4. Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content,

whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

6. DISCLAIMER

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

Ethiopian Forex Rates, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors do not warrant that:

  1. The Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location;
  2. Any errors or defects will be corrected;
  3. The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components; or
  4. The results of using the Service will meet your requirements.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

You agree to use our Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those related to currency exchange, foreign exchange controls, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing.

We provide information about parallel market rates for educational purposes only and do not encourage or facilitate any illegal activities related to currency exchange.

8. USER CONTRIBUTIONS

Users may have the opportunity to contribute information, such as observed exchange rates or transaction data. By submitting such information, you represent and warrant that:

  • The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
  • You have the right to submit the information;
  • The information does not violate any applicable laws or regulations; and
  • The information does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

We reserve the right to remove any user-contributed information at our sole discretion.

9. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. CHANGES

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

11. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ethiopia, 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. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

12. CONTACT US

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

Ethiopian Forex Rates
Email: terms@ethiopianforexrates.com