Terms of Service

1. About ONE EKITI

ONE EKITI ("the Platform", "we", "us", "our") is a community engagement platform dedicated to the people of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The Platform provides digital services including community voting, a business marketplace, event management, nominations, and awards — all in one place.

The Platform is operated in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including but not limited to the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act.

2. Eligibility

To create an account and use the Platform you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian;
• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information;
• Be a resident of, or have a genuine connection to, Ekiti State; and
• Agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to verify your identity and residency at any time and to suspend or terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements.

3. Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Keeping your password confidential and not sharing it with any third party;
• All activities that occur under your account;
• Notifying us immediately at info@oneekiti.ng if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these responsibilities.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Platform to:

• Post false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content;
• Impersonate any person or entity;
• Manipulate votes, use bots, create multiple accounts, or engage in any fraudulent activity;
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or discriminate against other users;
• Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code;
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Platform without prior written consent;
• Violate any applicable Nigerian law or regulation.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban, at our sole discretion.

5. Marketplace

The ONE EKITI Marketplace allows members to list goods and services for sale to the Ekiti community.

• Free Listings: Each verified member receives one (1) free listing. Additional listings require payment of a listing fee set by the Platform and configurable in the admin settings.
• Approval: All listings are reviewed by our moderation team before they go live. We reserve the right to reject or remove any listing that violates our guidelines.
• Accuracy: You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your listing content, pricing, and availability.
• Transactions: The Platform facilitates discovery only. All transactions between buyers and sellers are conducted independently. We are not party to, and bear no liability for, any transaction between users.
• Prohibited Items: Listings for illegal goods or services, counterfeit items, or anything that violates Nigerian law are strictly prohibited and will be removed.

6. Events

Members may post their own events on the Platform upon payment of the applicable event posting fee.

• Approval: Member-posted events are reviewed by our team before publication.
• Ticket Sales: Where ticket sales are enabled, the Platform collects payment on behalf of the event organiser via Paystack. Proceeds (less platform charges) are disbursed per agreed terms.
• Organiser Responsibility: The event organiser is solely responsible for the delivery of the event, the accuracy of event details, and compliance with all applicable local and national laws (including venue permits and crowd management regulations).
• Cancellations: Event organisers who cancel a published event must notify attendees promptly. Refund obligations are governed by our Refund Policy.

7. Voting

The Platform hosts community polls and elections. All voting activity is subject to our separate Voting Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

8. Nominations & Awards

Nominations submitted through the Platform are subject to review and approval. The Platform's decisions on nominations and award recipients are final. Submission of a nomination does not guarantee recognition.

9. Payments

All payments on the Platform are processed by Paystack, a third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you also agree to Paystack's terms of service. We do not store your card details.

All amounts are displayed and charged in Nigerian Naira (₦). Payment receipts are issued via email.

10. Intellectual Property

All Platform content (excluding user-generated content) — including the ONE EKITI name, logo, design, and original text — is our exclusive property and is protected by Nigerian intellectual property law.

By submitting content (listings, event details, nominations, photos) to the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display and use that content on the Platform and in related promotional materials.

You retain ownership of your content and may request its removal at any time, subject to any outstanding moderation requirements.

11. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the reliability, accuracy, or availability of the Platform.

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms. You may also deactivate your account at any time by contacting us at info@oneekiti.ng.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or an in-platform notice. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ekiti State.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

• Email: info@oneekiti.ng
• Phone / WhatsApp: +234 810 325 7168