Introduction
Welcome to BestNigerianSchools.com (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”). By using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
1. User Obligations:
1.1. You must be at least 16 years old to use our services.
1.2. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
1.3. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are liable for all activities that occur under your account.
1.4. You agree not to:
– Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
– Post false or misleading reviews.
– Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates any third-party rights.
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
1.5 You agree that all your reviews and contributions:
• Must uphold accuracy when presenting facts.
• Must genuinely reflect personal opinions when expressing them.
• Must adhere to the legal regulations of both the UK and the originating country.
Prohibited Contributions:
• Must not contain content that defames any individual.
• Must not contain material that is obscene, offensive, hateful, or incendiary.
• Must not promote explicit sexual content.
• Must not advocate violence.
• Must not support discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
• Must not infringe upon someone else’s copyrights, database rights, or trademarks.
• Must not be likely to deceive anyone.
• Must not be in violation of any legal obligations to a third party, including contractual or confidential duties.
• Must not endorse any illegal activities.
• Must not threaten, harass, invade privacy, or cause undue annoyance, inconvenience, or anxiety.
• Must not be intended to impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliations.
• Must not falsely attribute themselves to us if they do not.
• Must not advocate, endorse, or assist in unlawful activities, such as copyright infringement or computer misuse.
By providing contributions, you affirm that they conform to these standards. In the event of a breach, you will be responsible for compensating us for any losses or damages incurred. Content uploaded to our platform is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. While you retain ownership rights, you grant us a limited license to use, store, copy, distribute, and share your content with third parties.
We also reserve the right to disclose your identity to any third party claiming a violation of their intellectual property rights or privacy due to content posted by you. We will not assume responsibility for content accuracy or actions of users on our platform.
We retain the authority to remove or modify any content on our platform that, in our judgment, fails to comply with the aforementioned content standards & or our other policies. Additional measures may be taken as deemed suitable.
It’s important to note that the opinions expressed by other users on our platform are NOT indicative or reflective of our own views.
2. User-Generated Content:
2.1. BestNigerianSchools.com allows users to submit reviews of schools. You acknowledge that these reviews are user-generated content, and the Website does not endorse or verify the accuracy of such content.
3. Subscriptions:
3.1. We offer subscription services with various features and pricing plans. By subscribing, you agree to pay the fees associated with your selected plan.
3.2. Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis until canceled by the user. Access to premium features continues until the end of the current paid period. Contact us at info@bestnigerianschools.com for cancellations.
3.3. Cancellation of a subscription does not entitle you to a refund for any unused portion of the subscription.
4. Termination:
4.1. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our discretion, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms of Service.
5. Governing Law:
These terms of use, its subject-matter and its formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by Nigerian law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.
6. Limitation of Liability:
6.1. BestNigerianSchools.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.
7. Privacy Policy:
7.1. Our Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of user data. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to Terms:
8.1. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. You will be notified of significant changes.
Privacy Policy:
Please read our Privacy Policy here
Subscription Agreement:
Please read our Subscription Agreement here
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy:
Effective Date: [January 01, 2024]
Last Updated: [January 01, 2024]
Introduction: BestNigerianSchools.com (“Website”) is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for addressing claims of copyright infringement on our platform. The DMCA is a United States copyright law that provides certain protections and procedures for copyright owners and online service providers.
Reporting Copyright Infringement:
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent thereof and believe that any content posted on BestNigerianSchools.com infringes upon your copyright, please follow the procedure below to submit a valid DMCA notice to us:
i. Notification: Send a written notification to our designated DMCA agent at the following address: info@bestnigerianschools.com
ii. Information in the DMCA Notice:
– Identify the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed or, if multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list of such works.
– Provide specific identification of the location and description of the material that is claimed to be infringing. Please provide URLs and/or specific details.
– Include your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
– Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
– Include a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
– Include your electronic or physical signature.
iii. Action upon Receipt of DMCA Notice: Once we receive a valid DMCA notice, we will take the following actions:
– Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
– Notify the user who posted the material of the infringement claim and provide them with a copy of the DMCA notice.
– Provide the complaining party with the user’s contact information, if available, so they can communicate directly.
iv. Counter-Notification:
If you believe that your content was removed or access to it was disabled in error, you may submit a counter-notification. To submit a counter-notification, please provide our designated DMCA agent with the following information:
v. Notification: Send a written counter-notification to our designated DMCA agent at the address provided in the initial DMCA notice.
vi. Information in the Counter-Notification:
– Identify the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, and the location where it appeared on the Website.
– Include a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled because of mistake or misidentification.
– Provide your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
– Include a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located or, if your address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which the Website may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the DMCA notice or their agent.
vii. Repeat Infringers:
BestNigerianSchools.com reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.
viii. Contact Information:
For DMCA notices and counter-notices, please contact our designated DMCA agent at the following address: info@bestnigerianschools.com.
Conclusion:
This DMCA policy outlines our commitment to addressing copyright infringement claims in accordance with the DMCA. We encourage all users to respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or its application, please contact our DMCA agent using the provided contact information above.
Information Accuracy
The content found on our platform serves as general information and is not intended as counsel or guidance. While we make diligent efforts to maintain the information’s currency, we cannot guarantee its absolute precision, completeness, or timeliness.
Our Legal Responsibilities
In accordance with Nigerian law, our liability excludes specific conditions and warranties. We bear no responsibility for any losses or damages incurred by users, encompassing but not limited to profit loss, sales, business, revenue, or business operations interruption. We disclaim any accountability for viruses, cyberattacks, or any other harmful elements that may impact users’ equipment or data because of using our platform.
External Links
Our platform may include connections to third-party websites and resources. We possess no authority over their content and accept no liability for it. These links do not infer our endorsement, and we do not assume responsibility for any associated losses or damages.
Security Concerns
We cannot assure the complete security of our platform or its freedom from glitches or viruses. Users are responsible for configuring their IT systems, computer programs, and platforms for accessing our site. It is advisable to employ your own virus protection software. Deliberately introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful materials to our platform is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized access attempts to our site, the server storing our site, or any server, computer, or database linked to our platform are not allowed. Breaching this provision constitutes a criminal offense under the Nigeria Cybercrime Act 2015. In such cases, we will report the breach to the pertinent law enforcement authorities and cooperate with them by disclosing the perpetrator’s identity. Consequently, your right to utilize our platform will cease instantaneously.
Linking to Our Platform
You may link to our platform, provided you do so in an equitable and lawful manner that does not harm our reputation or exploit it. The creation of a link should not imply any sort of association, endorsement, or approval on our part where none exists. Our platform must not be framed within another website, nor should you establish links to any part of our platform other than the homepage. We retain the prerogative to withdraw linking permission without prior notice.
Modifications to These Terms
We retain the right to amend these terms of use at any juncture by modifying this page. We recommend periodically reviewing this page to stay informed about any alterations which are all binding on you.