These Terms of Use (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the Ijaw Nation Forum website (“the Website”). Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms
   By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with any provision of this Agreement, you should not access or use the Website.
2. User Conduct
   a. You must use the Website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to engage in any activity that may harm, interfere with, or disrupt the functioning of the Website or other users’ experience.
   b. You are solely responsible for the content you post on the Website. You agree not to post or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or harmful content. Ijaw Nation Forum reserves the right to remove any content that violates this Agreement.
3. Intellectual Property
   a. The Website and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of Ijaw Nation Forum and protected by intellectual property laws.
   b. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any part of the Website without prior written permission from Ijaw Nation Forum.
4. Privacy
   a. Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
   b. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
5. Disclaimer
   a. The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis without any warranties, express or implied. Ijaw Nation Forum does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the Website.
   b. Ijaw Nation Forum shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, or any content accessed through it.
   c. All posts on this website are for education, information, communication, and recreation. They do not comprise advice. Posts and any legal implications are the responsibilities of their authors, not of the INF website, its affiliates or owner. Members are not expected to defame anyone, and when discussing topics or other matter they feel may be defamatory are expected to treat this website as a neutral forum and not implicate anyone here in any possible legal actions. Thus, authors own their opinions.
   d. By registering on this website and/or by participating in the conversations, you affirm that you are eighteen (18) years of age or older. You also affirm that you are capable of and will demonstrate a high sense of responsibility while participating in conversations on this website. You also affirm and agree to bear responsibility for and ownership of your actions and written/expressed thoughts and opinions.

1. Modification and Termination
   a. Ijaw Nation Forum reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Website or any part thereof, at any time without prior notice.
   b. Ijaw Nation Forum may also modify this Agreement at any time by posting the updated version on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.
2. Governing Law
   This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.
3. Severability
   If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Effective Date: March 1st March 2023

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