1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Educeptis Africa Limited's platform at educeptis.africa ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Educeptis Africa Limited ("Educeptis," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Nigeria (RC: 8358339).

2. Platform Description

Educeptis is Africa's premier academic and professional ecosystem that connects:

• Students with verified educators, mentors, and career opportunities
• Educators with monetization opportunities and professional development
• Companies with talented students for internships and employment
• Scholarship organizations with deserving students

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

A. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform
• Users aged 13-18 must have parental consent
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You must be legally capable of entering into binding contracts

B. Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You are liable for all activities under your account

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Upload malicious software or engage in hacking activities
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or copyrighted content
• Attempt to circumvent security measures
• Use the Platform for commercial purposes without authorization
• Create multiple accounts to manipulate the system

5. Content and Intellectual Property

A. User Content

• You retain ownership of content you create and upload
• You grant Educeptis a license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform
• You represent that you have the right to share all content you upload
• You are responsible for ensuring your content doesn't infringe on others' rights

B. Platform Content

All Platform features, design, and proprietary content are owned by Educeptis and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

6. Payment Terms

A. Fees and Subscriptions

• Certain features may require payment of fees
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• Subscription fees are billed in advance
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

B. Educator Payments

• Educators receive payments according to our payment schedule
• We may deduct applicable fees and taxes
• Payment disputes must be reported within 30 days

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Platform Availability and Modifications

• We strive to maintain Platform availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
• We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect Platform availability

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

A. Disclaimers

• The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content
• We are not responsible for interactions between users
• Educational content is for informational purposes only

B. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Educeptis shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Educeptis, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

11. Termination

• You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
• Upon termination, your access to the Platform will cease
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through:

• First, good faith negotiations between the parties
• If unresolved, binding arbitration under Nigerian law
• Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Lagos, Nigeria
• The prevailing party may recover reasonable attorney fees

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or Platform announcements. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to report violations:

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.