Last Updated: December 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Nigeria Waterways Directory (“we,” “our,” or “the Directory”). By accessing or using www.nigeriawaterwaysdirectory.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
2. Description of Service
Nigeria Waterways Directory provides an online platform for listing, searching, and connecting with maritime businesses and service providers operating on Nigeria’s waterways. Our services include business listings, search functionality, contact information, and related maritime industry resources.
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To list your business or access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account. You are
responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
3.3 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into contracts to use our services. By registering, you represent that you meet these requirements.
4. Business Listings
4.1 Listing Accuracy
You warrant that all information submitted in your business listing is accurate, current, and complete. You agree to update your listing promptly when information changes.
4.2 Prohibited Content
Listings must not contain false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or illegal content. We reserve the right to remove any listing that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
4.3 Verification
We may verify business information before publishing listings. Submission of a listing does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to decline any listing without providing reasons.
4.4 Ownership of Content
You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royaltyfree license to use, display, and distribute your listing information on our platform and promotional materials.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Provide false or misleading information
- Impersonate another person or business
- Use automated systems to scrape or harvest data from the Website
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
- Use the service for any unlawful purpose
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
The Website, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Nigeria Waterways Directory and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
6.2 Trademarks
“Nigeria Waterways Directory” and our logo are trademarks. Unauthorized use of our trademarks is prohibited.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and listings for third-party businesses. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Links do not constitute endorsement.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE
WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES. WE
MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR
COMPLETENESS OF LISTINGS OR CONTENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY NIGERIAN LAW, NIGERIA
WATERWAYS DIRECTORY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nigeria Waterways Directory, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, your listings, or your violation of these Terms.
11. Payment Terms
11.1 Premium Services
Premium listing fees are payable in advance. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion.
11.2 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days’ notice to existing premium users.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, for violation of these Terms or any other reason. You may terminate your account by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.
13. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lagos, Nigeria.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Nigeria Waterways Directory regarding use of the Website.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Nigeria Waterways Directory
Email: legal@nigeriawaterwaysdirectory.com
Website: www.nigeriawaterwaysdirectory.com