1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using NigeriaNews.com.ng (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have
read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NigeriaNews.com.ng.

If you are using our Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have
the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

NigeriaNews.com.ng is a digital news platform providing news, information, analysis, and commentary
on Nigerian and international affairs. Our services include:

• News articles and reports
• Opinion pieces and editorials
• Multimedia content (images, videos)
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Comment sections for user engagement
• Social media integration

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time
without notice.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Website. If you are under 18, you may only use our
Website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

By using our Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You meet the age requirements stated above
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and current

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Registration

Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you must:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including
violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at
[email protected].

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Website for lawful purposes, including:

• Reading and accessing news content
• Sharing articles via social media or email
• Commenting on articles (subject to moderation)
• Subscribing to newsletters
• Contacting us with feedback or inquiries

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use our Website for any of the following:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Posting false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
• Distributing spam, malware, or viruses
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfering with or disrupting our services
• Scraping or data mining without permission
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Posting obscene, pornographic, or offensive content
• Promoting hate speech, violence, or discrimination
• Using automated systems (bots) without authorization

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Comments and Submissions

Our Website may allow you to post comments, feedback, and other content (“User Content”). By posting
User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license
to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with our services.

6.2 Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be respectful and civil
• Relate to the topic being discussed
• Be accurate and not misleading
• Not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Not contain offensive or inappropriate material

6.3 Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion without
notice. We may also suspend or ban users who repeatedly violate our content standards.

6.4 No Liability

We are not responsible for User Content posted by third parties. User Content does not reflect our
views or opinions. You use User Content at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on NigeriaNews.com.ng, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos,
audio clips, and software, is the property of NigeriaNews.com.ng or its content suppliers and is
protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.

7.2 Trademarks

“NigeriaNews.com.ng” and our logo are trademarks of NigeriaNews.com.ng. You may not use our trademarks
without our prior written consent.

7.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Website and
content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

• View and read content on our Website
• Share articles via provided sharing tools
• Print individual articles for personal use

7.4 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer our Website
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
• Frame or embed our content on other websites without permission

7.5 Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at
[email protected] with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing content (URL)
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not control, endorse, or
assume responsibility for any third-party content or services. Your use of third-party websites is
at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

We are not liable for any harm, loss, or damage caused by third-party content, products, or services.

9. Advertising

Our Website displays advertisements from third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense.
We do not control the content of advertisements and are not responsible for:

• The accuracy or quality of advertised products or services
• Transactions between you and advertisers
• Content or practices of advertiser websites

Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized ads. Please review our
Privacy Policy and the advertisers’ privacy policies for more information.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 No Warranties

Our Website and content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind,
either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

10.2 News Content Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
of our news content. News stories may contain errors or may be updated after publication. You should
not rely solely on our content for important decisions.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NigeriaNews.com.ng shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use our Website
• Damages arising from User Content or third-party content
• Damages from unauthorized access to your information

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months.

10.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of certain damages.
In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NigeriaNews.com.ng, its officers, directors,
employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including
legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights
• Your User Content
• Your use of our Website

12. Privacy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these
Terms by reference. Please review our
Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect
your personal information.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
• Sending email notifications to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Website

Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the
modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Website.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Website at any time, with or
without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abusive behavior toward other users or our staff
• Suspected security breach

Upon termination, your right to use our Website will immediately cease. Provisions regarding
intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability shall survive termination.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms 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.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Website shall be subject
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lagos, Nigeria.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to contact us at
[email protected] and attempt to resolve
the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

16.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria,
in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA) of Nigeria.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class
actions or class-wide arbitration, to the extent permitted by law.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to
the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and
NigeriaNews.com.ng regarding your use of our Website and supersede all prior agreements and
understandings.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that provision
or of our right to enforce it in the future. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing
and signed by an authorized representative.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under them without our
prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.