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Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Nigerian Law Forum. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this platform including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through this platform. By accessing or using this platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our platform.

2. Use of the Platform

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this platform. By using this platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use.

Permitted Use

You may use the platform for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the platform in any way that violates applicable laws and regulations.
  • Use the platform for fraudulent or harmful purposes.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the platform.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform.
  • Use any automated means to access the platform.

3. Membership and Accounts

Registration

To access certain features of this platform, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary to ensure it remains accurate and complete.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. User Content

Submissions

Our platform may allow users to submit or post content, including comments, questions, articles, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the User Content in connection with our platform and services.

Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit or post. You agree not to submit content that is:

  • Illegal, defamatory, or offensive.
  • Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Containing viruses or harmful code.
  • Misleading or false.

5. Professional Services

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of our platform, including the use of any content or services provided, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and any legal practitioner on our platform. Any information or advice provided on our platform is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney for legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

Engaging Legal Practitioners

If you choose to engage with legal practitioners through our platform, you do so at your own risk. We do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the qualifications, expertise, or services of any legal practitioners on our platform. Any agreements or transactions between you and legal practitioners are solely between you and the respective parties.

6. Intellectual Property

Ownership

All content on the platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Nigerian Law Forum or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without our prior written permission.

Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names used on the platform are the property of the Nigerian Law Forum or their respective owners. You may not use any trademarks without the prior written consent of the owner.

7. Disclaimers

No Warranties

Our platfrom is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nigerian Law Forum shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the platform.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through our platform by any third party.
  • Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the platform.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Nigerian Law Forum,  its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms of Use on our platform. Your continued use of the platform after such changes will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@nigerianlawforum.com

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.