Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using 4edu.ng ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

4edu.ng provides an online directory platform that:

• Lists educational institutions across Nigeria
• Provides verified school information
• Connects users to official school portals
• Offers search and filtering capabilities
• Facilitates communication between schools and users

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Platform. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

Schools may create accounts to manage their listings. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activities.

5. School Listings

5.1 Information Accuracy

Schools are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. We strive to verify information but do not guarantee absolute accuracy.

5.2 Listing Standards

All school listings must:

• Contain truthful and non-misleading information
• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Not infringe on intellectual property rights
• Not contain offensive or inappropriate content

5.3 Listing Removal

We reserve the right to remove or modify any listing that violates these terms or our community standards.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with the Platform's operation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems to scrape or collect data
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Platform Content

All content on 4edu.ng, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of 4edu.ng or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

7.2 User Content

By submitting content to the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content in connection with our services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites and school portals. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Fitness for a particular purpose

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, 4edu.ng shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Platform
• Reliance on information provided
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Errors or omissions in content

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 4edu.ng from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Platform
• Violation of these terms
• Infringement of any third-party rights
• Your submitted content

12. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our data practices.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Governing Law

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 provisions.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes will be resolved in the courts of Nigeria.

16. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.