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Use of The Sikaman Times
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Contributions to The Sikaman Times
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Further to paragraph 9, by submitting your contribution to The Sikaman Times, you:
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10.1.3 does not infringe any law; and
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These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Ghana.
