1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using byNigerians.com ("the Site", "we", "us", or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Advertisers & Commercial Partners
For businesses, brands, or agencies interested in advertising on byNigerians.com, please review our dedicated Advertisement Terms. These terms govern all advertising placements, creative specifications, payment terms, and performance metrics. By submitting advertising materials, you agree to comply with both these Terms of Use and the Advertisement Terms.
3. User Accounts & Registration
Certain features (e.g., commenting, submitting content) may require account registration.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as needed.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in suspicious activity.
4. Pitch Submission
The following terms and conditions are provided to guide submission of business pitch at https://bynigerians.com/the-pitch/
a.) Purpose & No Funding Guarantee
byNigerians.com does not provide funding, investment, or financial support directly through this Portal.
The sole purpose of the Pitch Portal is to curate and share qualifying submissions with third-party partners (e.g., investors, accelerators, incubators, grant programs) who may offer support, mentorship, or funding opportunities.
Submission does not guarantee: (a) review by any partner; (b) introduction, meeting, or partnership; (c) funding, traction, or business success. All outcomes depend entirely on third-party discretion.
b.) Consent to Share Information
By submitting, you expressly consent to byNigerians sharing your pitch materials, contact details, business information, and related data ("Submission Data") with vetted third-party partners for evaluation, networking, or opportunity-matching purposes.
Partners may be located in Nigeria or internationally. You acknowledge that once shared, their use of your data is governed by their privacy policies and terms.
c.) Accuracy & Ownership
You represent that all Submission Data is accurate, complete, current, and non-misleading.
You retain full ownership of your intellectual property (business idea, branding, technology, etc.). However, by submitting, you grant byNigerians a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:
- Reproduce, format, and present your pitch internally and to partners;
- Use anonymized insights or aggregated data for research, reporting, or platform improvement;
- Feature your startup (with attribution) in editorial content, success stories, or partner showcases—subject to your prior approval for public-facing features.
d.) Confidentiality Limitations
While byNigerians treats submissions with care, the Pitch Portal is not a confidential channel. Sharing with partners inherently involves disclosure.
If your pitch contains highly sensitive information (e.g., trade secrets, unreleased IP), we recommend submitting only high-level, non-confidential summaries. For detailed discussions, engage partners directly under separate NDAs.
e.) No Obligation or Endorsement
byNigerians reserves the right to:
- Accept, reject, or archive any submission at its sole discretion;
- Request additional information or clarification;
- Discontinue the Pitch Portal or modify these terms at any time.
Inclusion in the Portal or sharing with partners does not constitute endorsement, verification, or due diligence by byNigerians regarding your business, claims, or potential.
f.) Compliance & Good Faith
You agree not to submit pitches that:
- Infringe third-party rights or contain unlawful, defamatory, or misleading content;
- Promote illegal activities, scams, or ventures contrary to Nigerian public policy.
Violations may result in removal from the Portal and reporting to relevant authorities under the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015.
g.) Governing Law & Contact
These Pitch Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Questions? Contact: pitches@bynigerians.com
5. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
NOTE: All user contributions are subject to moderation. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse any content at our sole discretion.
6. User-Generated Content & Licensing
You retain ownership of content you submit ("User Content"), but by posting, you grant byNigerians a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content across our platforms and partner channels.
You represent that your content is original, accurate, and does not infringe third-party rights.
We are not responsible for monitoring or verifying User Content.
Opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the views of byNigerians.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All Site content (excluding User Content) — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software — is the property of byNigerians or its licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, or commercially exploit any Site content without prior written permission.
Trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are registered and unregistered marks of byNigerians or third parties. Nothing herein grants you a license to use them.
8. Third-Party Links & Content
The Site may contain links to external websites or display third-party content. These are provided for convenience only.
We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites.
Accessing external links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses.
To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, byNigerians, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless byNigerians from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
10. Compliance with Nigerian Law
Your use of byNigerians.com is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
You acknowledge the provisions of the Nigerian Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, particularly Sections 23 (Cyberstalking), 24 (False Messages), and 26 (Racist and Xenophobic Offences). Violations may be reported to relevant authorities.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Nigeria.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
12. Contact & Questions
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