1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Naijadirectories ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use our services.
2. Description of Services
Naijadirectories provides an online platform that allows users to discover, review, and connect with businesses across Nigeria. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Business directory listings
- User reviews and ratings
- Business information and photos
- Search and discovery features
- Business owner tools and analytics
- AI-powered insights and recommendations
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
3.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
4. User Content
4.1 Your Rights
You retain ownership of content you submit ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.
4.2 Content Guidelines
User Content must not:
- Be false, misleading, or fraudulent
- Violate any law or regulation
- Infringe any third-party rights
- Contain viruses or malicious code
- Be obscene, offensive, or inappropriate
- Harass, threaten, or harm others
- Spam or advertise without permission
4.3 Reviews
Reviews must be based on genuine experiences. Fake reviews, including those incentivized by businesses, are strictly prohibited and may result in account termination.
5. Business Listings
5.1 Accuracy
Business owners are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on their listings. We do not guarantee the accuracy of business information.
5.2 Claiming Businesses
Only authorized representatives may claim business listings. False claims may result in legal action.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use our services for illegal purposes
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt our services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access
- Scrape or harvest data without permission
- Use automated systems without authorization
- Manipulate reviews or ratings
- Engage in any conduct that restricts others' use
7. Intellectual Property
All content on Naijadirectories, except User Content, is our property or licensed to us. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or content without express written permission.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these sites.
9. Disclaimers
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of our services.
12. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
13. Modifications
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@naijadirectories.com
- Phone: +234 123 456 7890
- Address: Naijadirectories, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria