Effective Date: 10-01-2023
Who we are
Thank you for choosing NaijaSphere, an online news and information dissemination platform that has come to revolutionize the way news and information are consumed in Nigeria. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website at https://naijasphere.com. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the Website.
Website Content
All content available on the Website, including articles, images, videos, and any other materials, is provided for informational purposes only. The content is subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information on the Website, but we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
Intellectual Property Rights
The content on the Website is protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights. You acknowledge and agree that all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content are owned by or licensed to NaijaSphere. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or create derivative works based on any content from the Website without our prior written consent.
User Contributions
You may have the opportunity to post comments or contribute content on the Website (“User Contributions”). By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Contributions throughout the world in any media.
You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, and you represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit such User Contributions and that they do not violate any applicable laws or infringe upon any third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove any User Contributions that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms of Use.
Prohibited Conduct
When using the Website, you agree not to:
- Engage in any activity that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
- Interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the Website or any connected networks or servers.
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Use the Website to distribute spam, unsolicited advertisements, or other unauthorized promotional materials.
- Engage in any conduct that could disable, overburden, or impair the Website’s infrastructure or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Website.
Third-Party Websites and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by NaijaSphere. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or authenticity of any third-party websites or resources. You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review the applicable terms and policies of those websites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties or representations, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall NaijaSphere, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or any content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold NaijaSphere, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, your User Contributions, or your violation of these Terms of Use.
Modification and Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or terminate the Website or these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. We may also suspend or restrict your access to the Website for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms of Use.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Nigeria, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and NaijaSphere regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements between you and us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use or the Website, please contact us at info@naijasphere.com
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
