1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern the relationship between you and iNews Media Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Nigeria, regarding your use of the company’s website and other services (the “Website” or the “Service”), including all content available through the Service.

Your access and use of the Service constitutes your agreement to be bound by these Terms, which establish a legally binding contract between you and the Company. PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will alert you about changes by updating the “Last updated” date, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each change.

THESE TERMS CONTAIN IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS (SECTION 2), DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES (SECTION 6), LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (SECTION 7), AND PROVISIONS THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE AND THE SERVICE.

2. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT THE SERVICE MEETING YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BEING UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE RESULTS OR QUALITY OF PRODUCTS/SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

3. SERVICE

When you use the Service, you represent that your information is truthful and accurate, and your use does not violate any law or regulation or these Terms.

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your use of the Service if you breach these Terms.

The Service may be modified, updated, interrupted or suspended at any time without notice to you or our liability.

You are responsible for obtaining the equipment and services necessary to access the Service, and all associated fees.

We retain the right to implement changes to the Service at any time, with or without notice. You acknowledge our actions may impair or prevent your access, and we have no responsibility for such results.

Your access to and use of the Service is at your own risk. To the extent permitted by law, the Company will have no responsibility for any harm to you or others resulting from your use of the Service.

The Company has no obligation to provide customer support, but may do so at its sole discretion.

4. THIRD PARTY ADS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, USER CONTENT

The Service may contain links to third party websites or resources and advertisements (“Third-Party Ads”). The Company is not responsible for Third-Party Ads and provides them only as a convenience. You acknowledge sole responsibility and assume risk for using such websites or resources. Your transactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

You hereby release us from claims related to interactions with users or Third-Party Ads.

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree your use will be consistent with this license and not infringe any rights or breach any duties.

You acknowledge the Company or third parties own all text, images, software, and other content displayed on the Service. Except as expressly permitted, any use, redistribution, or exploitation of this intellectual property is strictly prohibited.

The information you submit to us and any data, text and other material that you may submit to the Service (“User Content”) remain your intellectual property. However, you grant the Company the non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable, perpetual, irrevocable right to publish, distribute, display and perform the User Content in connection with the Service.

Each user is solely responsible for their User Content. Because we do not control the User Content, we make no guarantees about its accuracy, currency, suitability, or quality, and assume no responsibility for it. Your interactions with other users are solely between you.

You agree not to upload, post, transmit, distribute, store or otherwise make available any User Content that infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right of any party, unless you have the right to do so. You shall be solely liable for any damages resulting from any infringement.

If we receive a notice of copyright infringement with respect to User Content you have submitted, we may remove or disable access to such User Content and/or terminate your access to the Service. We have the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity of anyone posting any such infringing User Content.

5. USER REPRESENTATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• you have the legal capacity and agree to comply with these Terms;
• you are not under the age of 16;
• you will not access the Service through automated or non-human means;
• you will not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
• you are not located in a country subject to U.S. embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country;
• you are not listed on any U.S. government prohibited or restricted parties list;
• your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

If you provide any untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete information, we have the right to refuse any current or future use of the Service.

You may not access or use the Service for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. The Service may not be used for any commercial endeavors except those specifically endorsed or approved by us.

As a user, you agree not to:

• systematically retrieve data or content without our permission;
• make any unauthorized use of the Service;
• make any modification, adaptation, or derivative work from the Service;
• use the Service for any revenue generating or commercial purpose it is not designed for;
• make the Service available over a network permitting access by multiple devices or users;
• use the Service to create a product or software that competes with it;
• use our intellectual property in the design, development, or distribution of applications for use with the Service;
• circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Service;
• engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Service;
• interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Service or connected networks;
• decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any software comprising the Service;
• attempt to bypass measures designed to prevent or restrict access to the Service;
• upload files containing viruses, worms, trojans, or other harmful programs;
• use automated systems to access the Service, such as spiders or scrapers;
• use the Service to send automated queries or unsolicited commercial emails;
• disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm us or the Service;
• use the Service in a manner inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations;
• or otherwise infringe these Terms.

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE WEBSITE, CONTENT AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE TIMELY, ACCURATE, RELIABLE, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, YOUR TOTAL RECOVERABLE DAMAGES FROM THE COMPANY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO USD 100. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY, SO THESE LIMITS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claim or demand, including attorneys’ fees, due to or arising out of (i) your use of the Service, (ii) your User Content, or (iii) your violation of these Terms. The Company may assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you must indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate in that defense.

9. INTERNATIONAL USE

The Company makes no representation that the Service is accessible, appropriate or legally available for use in your jurisdiction. You access the Service at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by the laws of Nigeria, excluding its conflict of law principles. Any dispute shall be referred to and resolved by arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

No delay in exercising our rights will be a waiver, and a waiver of your covenants will not be a waiver of any succeeding breach. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining terms will remain in full force.

Except as expressly provided, these Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matter. The Company may transfer or assign any of its rights or obligations under these Terms.

All communications on the Service are considered electronic. You agree that we may communicate with you electronically, and such communications shall have the same effect as written and signed documents.

The Company is not liable for failure to comply with these Terms due to factors outside its reasonable control.

12. CONTACT

If you have any questions, you may contact us at: contact@inews.com.ng