Terms of Use

USE OF WEBSITE

• This website can only be used for lawful purposes and in a way that is consistent with the provisions of relevant and applicable local and international laws.
• You must not engage in any conduct on the website that attempts to gain unauthorized access to its servers, systems and databases.
• You must not interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website so as to restrict anyone from the use and enjoyment of the website.
• You must not use the website to transmit advertising and promotional material or material that is unlawful, derogatory, fraudulent or abusive.
• You must not use the website to impersonate the Firm, its personnel, clients or any other person.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, this website and its entire content including but not limited to logo, design, graphics, text, publications, software, images, audio and video are owned by or licensed to the Firm and are protected by international copyright, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property law.

These Terms of Use grant you the permission to access and use the website and its content for personal non-commercial purposes. Also, you may download or temporarily store any of the pages of the website or the content made available on the website for the purpose of viewing on a personal computer.

However, you must not copy, modify, distribute, reproduce, license, publish, sell, or commercially exploit any material on the website without our prior written consent. Where you are permitted to download or reproduce any content, you must retain all applicable copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices.

DISCLAIMERS

• All the information, including but not limited to articles, publications, legal updates, commentary, guides, opinions, or other content made available on this website, is generally for information purposes and does not in any way constitute legal or professional advice.
• Laws, regulations and regulatory guidance are subject to change from time to time in order to meet society’s current needs; therefore information published on the website may become outdated or may not reflect the most current legal position.
• To the extent permitted by law, Leap Wise will not accept responsibility for any action taken or not taken solely by depending on any information contained on the website.
• Your usage of this website, submission of an enquiry, communication with the Firm through the website, or receipt of information from the website does not, by itself, create a lawyer-client, advisory or other professional relationship between you and the Firm.
• Do not send confidential or privileged information to the Firm through the website or other unsecured communication channels unless we have confirmed that it is appropriate to do so.

USER-SUBMITTED INFORMATION AND CONTENT

• Where this website allows any interactive features which allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials to or through the site, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is lawful and accurate, and does not contain anything that infringes the rights of any third party.
• Subject to applicable laws, by providing any content or information to or through the website, you grant the Firm the permission to use such information to the extent reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry, provide requested services, operate the website, or otherwise fulfil the purpose for which the information was submitted.
• Leap Wise does not endorse or support any user-submitted information or content and will not be responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of such information or content.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm, its partners, employees, consultants, and representatives against claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising from any of the following circumstances:

• Where you breach any of the provisions of these Terms of Use;
• Where you use this website in any unlawful or unauthorized manner;
• Where you infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of the Firm or another party;
• Where you submit information or material to or through the website that violates applicable law or the rights of another person.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm, or its personnel, directors, employees, agents or suppliers shall not be liable for any kind of loss, damage, cost, expense, or liability resulting from the following situations:

• Where you access, use or rely on the website or the information and content made available through it;
• Where you are unable to use the website;
• Where there are errors, inaccuracies, omissions or outdated information on the website;
• Where you take action or refuse to act based on your reliance on the information provided on this website;
• Where you rely on the conduct or content of any third party on the website.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, except otherwise required by applicable law.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the website shall, where possible, first be addressed through good-faith negotiations between the parties, and where the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our services, business practices, technology, applicable laws, or regulatory requirements.

We will notify you of any changes to the Terms of Use by publishing the updated version on the website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Therefore, we encourage you to check these Terms of Use often to remain informed about the terms governing your use of the website. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.