1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book ("the Service", "Platform", "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any amendments to these Terms.
2. Definitions
"Service" refers to the GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book website, platform, and all associated features including but not limited to alumni directory, school directory, events, gallery, blog, resources, and leaderboard. "We", "Us", "Our" refers to GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book and its operators. "You", "Your" refers to the user of the Service. "Content" refers to any text, images, videos, data, or other materials posted on or through the Service.
3. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate and complete
- Safeguard your password and take full responsibility for all activities under your account
- Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
- Not share your account credentials with any third party
- Be solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms. You may register using email/password or through third-party authentication providers (such as Google). By using third-party authentication, you agree to comply with their terms of service as well.
4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You explicitly agree NOT to:
- Post false, inaccurate, misleading, fraudulent, or defamatory content
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, threaten, stalk, or harm another person
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
- Collect, harvest, or scrape any personally identifiable information or content from the Service
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our express written permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
- Post spam, unsolicited advertisements, or promotional materials
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Content You Post
The Service allows you to post, upload, and share content including but not limited to profile information, comments, school submissions, school updates, blog posts, event listings, photos, and feedback. You retain ownership of content you post but grant us certain licenses as described below.
5.2 License Grant to Us
By posting content to the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in connection with operating, providing, promoting, and improving the Service. This license survives termination of your account.
5.3 Content Standards
All content you post must comply with our Community Guidelines and be respectful, truthful, and appropriate. Content must not contain:
- Hate speech, discriminatory language, or content promoting violence
- Sexually explicit material or pornography
- Personal information of others without their consent
- Copyrighted or trademarked material you don't have rights to use
- Misinformation or deliberately false information
5.4 Content Review and Moderation
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, monitor, edit, remove, or refuse to publish any content at our sole discretion. Certain content types (school submissions, blog posts, events, gallery photos) are subject to admin review and approval before publication. We may remove content that violates these Terms without prior notice. Our decisions regarding content are final.
5.5 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all content you post. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content. You acknowledge that by using the Service, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, inaccurate, or objectionable. We bear no liability for user-generated content.
6. Features and Services
6.1 Alumni Directory
The alumni directory allows registered members to create profiles, search for classmates, and connect with fellow alumni. Profile information you choose to make visible will be accessible to other logged-in members. We reserve the right to limit access to profiles or directory features at our discretion.
6.2 School Directory
Members may submit schools to our Nigerian schools directory and suggest updates to existing listings. All school submissions and updates are subject to admin review and approval. We reserve the right to reject, modify, or remove any school listing at our sole discretion. Submitters do not acquire any ownership rights over approved school listings.
6.3 Rewards and Leaderboard System
We operate a points-based rewards system to recognize contributors. Points may be awarded for approved school submissions, approved updates, profile completion, and other contributions. Points have no cash value, cannot be transferred or redeemed, and may be adjusted or revoked at our discretion. The leaderboard rankings are calculated by our systems and are final. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the rewards system at any time without notice.
6.4 Comments and Interactions
You may post comments on member profiles. Comments must be respectful and appropriate. Offensive, harassing, or inappropriate comments will be removed and may result in account suspension. We are not responsible for the content of user comments.
6.5 Events
Members may create and publish community events. Event listings are subject to admin approval. We are not responsible for the organization, execution, or outcome of any event listed on the Service. Event hosts are solely responsible for their events. We reserve the right to remove any event listing.
6.6 Blog/Stories
Members may submit blog posts and alumni stories. All submissions are subject to admin review and approval. We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, or appropriateness. Approved posts may be promoted across our platform and social media channels.
6.7 Gallery
Members may upload photos to our community gallery. Photos are subject to admin approval. You must own or have permission to upload any photo you submit. Photos containing identifiable individuals require consent of those individuals. We reserve the right to use approved photos for promoting the Service.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, design, functionality, and branding are owned by GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our express written permission.
7.2 Trademarks
"GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book" and associated logos, designs, and marks are our trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
7.3 DMCA and Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at support@dankoresoft.com with: (1) description of the copyrighted work, (2) location of infringing material, (3) your contact information, (4) statement of good faith belief, (5) statement of accuracy and authority, and (6) physical or electronic signature. We reserve the right to remove allegedly infringing content and terminate repeat infringers' accounts.
8. Privacy and Data
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that information you post publicly (such as profile data, comments, and photos) will be visible to other members.
9. Account Termination and Suspension
9.1 Our Rights
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason at our sole discretion, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We reserve the right to delete your account and all associated content.
9.2 Your Rights
You may delete your account at any time by visiting your account settings or contacting support@dankoresoft.com. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Certain content (such as approved school listings and contributions to the directory) may remain on the Service after account deletion as they contribute to the community database.
9.3 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability) shall survive termination.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1 Service Provided "As Is"
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
10.2 No Warranty on Content Accuracy
We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any content on the Service, including school directory listings, event information, or user-generated content. You rely on such information at your own risk.
10.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GSS GWARINPA CONTACT BOOK AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
- ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (₦100,000 NGN or $100 USD).
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, volunteers, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of the Service
- Your content or any content you post
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your conduct in connection with the Service
12. Changes to the Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service. Features may be added, changed, or removed at our discretion.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Material changes may also be communicated via email to registered members. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.
14. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (including authentication providers like Google). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for third-party content or services.
15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
15.1 Informal Resolution
In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, you agree to first contact us at support@dankoresoft.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
15.2 Binding Arbitration
If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, you agree that the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Nigerian Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The arbitration shall be conducted in Abuja, Nigeria. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.
16. 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 provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Abuja, Nigeria, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
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 GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book regarding use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
19. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
20. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in whole or in part at any time without notice. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
21. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
22. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@dankoresoft.com
Service Provider: Dankore Software
Platform: GSS Gwarinpa Contact Book
23. Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SERVICE.