Last Updated: 3/18/2025.

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Talent9ja (“the Platform”). By accessing and using Talent9ja, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”). This Agreement governs your use of the Platform, including any content, features, and services provided. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the Platform.

2. USER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION

• Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to register on the Platform. Minors (under 18) may only use the Platform with the express consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

• Registration: In order to create an account, you must provide accurate and complete information, including but not limited to your full name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. You agree to update your information as necessary to ensure its accuracy.

• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. All activities under your account are deemed to be performed by you.

3. COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA

• Personal Information: We collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and additional information provided during registration. This information is used to enhance your experience, administer your account, and communicate important updates.

• Data Processing and Security: We process personal data in accordance with Nigerian data protection regulations, ensuring that your data is stored securely and used solely for the purposes stated herein. While we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

• Third-Party Sharing: Your personal information may be shared with trusted service providers, affiliates, or partners only as required to deliver our services or comply with legal obligations. We will not sell or otherwise commercially exploit your personal data without your consent.

4. USER CONTENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND LICENSE GRANT

• User Content: By uploading or posting any content—including videos, images, text, and other media (“User Content”)—to Talent9ja, you represent and warrant that you hold all necessary rights and permissions to do so and that such content does not infringe on any third-party rights.

• License Grant: Upon submission of any User Content, you grant Talent9ja an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, and exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content (in whole or in part) and to incorporate it into other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.

• Social Media Use: You acknowledge and agree that any videos or other content posted on Talent9ja may be used, re-purposed, or distributed on other social media platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube without further notice or compensation.

• Ownership: Once you accept these Terms and Conditions, all User Content becomes subject to the rights granted herein. You relinquish any claim to future compensation, control, or ownership with respect to such content as it is repurposed or utilized across our platforms.

5. CONSENT TO DATA USAGE AND MARKETING

• Marketing Communications: By registering on Talent9ja, you consent to receiving promotional materials, updates, and communications related to the Platform via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and other channels. You may opt-out of such communications at any time as provided in our Privacy Policy.

• Research and Analytics: The personal information and behavioral data collected may be used for market research and analysis. This data may be shared with third-party research organizations, provided that the information is anonymized and aggregated so that you are not personally identifiable.

6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree that you will not, under any circumstances:

• Upload or distribute content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or violates the rights of any third party.

• Engage in activities that could disrupt, harm, or interfere with the operation of the Platform. • Attempt to bypass any security measures or gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform.

• Use the Platform for any fraudulent or commercial purposes not expressly authorized in these Terms.Violation of these provisions may result in immediate termination of your account and could lead to legal proceedings against you.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

• Limitation of Liability: Talent9ja and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability in any case shall be limited to the amount paid by you (if any) to access the Platform.

• Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Talent9ja, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Platform.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW

• Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria.

• Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall first be subject to mediation in good faith. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to arbitration under Nigerian law. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.

9. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT

Talent9ja reserves the right to amend or update this Agreement at any time. Any material changes will be communicated via the Platform and/or through registered email addresses. Your continued use of the Platform following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any part of this Agreement. Upon termination, all licenses granted to Talent9ja shall automatically terminate, and you agree to promptly remove all copies of content obtained from the Platform.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

• Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between you and Talent9ja regarding your use of the Platform and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

• Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Talent9ja Legal DepartmentEmail: info@talent9ja.comAddress: [Insert Physical Address]

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY USING THE PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE.