igbaduun.com Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 28, 2024
These Terms of Use outline the terms and conditions (“Terms”) of igbaduun (“igbaduun,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms apply to all websites and mobile applications owned and operated by us or our affiliates, including related online and offline services (collectively, the “Services”).
Your Acceptance of the Terms
By using or accessing the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy, please do not use or access the Services. The Terms supersede any prior agreements between you and us or any of our affiliates. Certain features or products available through the Services may be subject to additional terms and conditions presented to you at the time of use or purchase.
We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Services and Users
Our Services offer a community and marketplace for the wedding industry, expectant parents, and other important life events. The Services are available to individuals and business entities who are at least 18 years old and can form legally binding contracts.
Users include individuals such as prospective brides and grooms, wedding guests, event hosts, and expectant parents (“Members”), and companies offering products and services related to weddings or life events (“Vendors”). Certain areas of the Services facilitate interactions between Members and Vendors.
a. Members
While we use techniques to verify Vendor identities, we do not guarantee their identity, capabilities, or compliance with laws. We do not endorse any specific Vendor or guarantee the quality of their goods or services.
b. Vendors
By agreeing to the Terms on behalf of a company, you represent that you have the authority to bind that company. We do not endorse Vendors or their products/services, nor do we assist in reaching agreements with Members.
Vendors must provide accurate business information and maintain valid licenses. We offer various types of memberships, including unpaid and paid subscriptions. Additional terms may apply to paid subscriptions.
Neutral Venue
We are not a product/service provider or agent for any Vendor. We operate as a neutral venue where Users connect. We are not involved in transactions between Users and do not control the quality, accuracy, or legality of listings. We are not liable for User actions or inactions.
Nondiscrimination Policy
We prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. Users experiencing discrimination should contact us for investigation and appropriate action.
We reserve the right to suspend any User’s access to the Services and cancel the contract of any Vendor who violates these rules or engages in offensive behavior, including making racist, discriminatory, or offensive comments on our platforms.
Jurisdictional Issues
We operate the Services from Nigeria and present materials solely for promoting products and services available there. Users accessing the Services from other locations must comply with local laws.
Accounts, Passwords, and Security
To access certain features, you may need to register and create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and safeguard your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss resulting from failure to protect your account information.
Privacy
Our Privacy Policy governs information handling when you use our Services. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. Interactions with Vendors are subject to their respective Privacy Policies.
Rules for Using the Services
Users agree not to:
- Create or use accounts under false pretenses.
- Use the Services for unlawful purposes.
- Interfere with others’ use of the Services.
- Collect information from the Services without permission.
- Circumvent or gain unauthorized access to the Services.
- Overload the Services’ infrastructure.
- Use the Services for competitive intelligence or spam.
- Manipulate identifiers to misrepresent information.
- Promote unsolicited communications or engage in bypass tactics.
Vendors
If you are a Vendor, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws regarding your use of the Services and your business activities.
- Include promotional text or endorsements in your storefront name or pictures.
- Discourage Members from hiring other Vendors.
- Transfer Member leads to non-Vendors of the Services.
- We reserve the right to suspend any User’s access to the Services and/or cancel the contract of any User who violates these rules.
Protection of Intellectual Property Content
Our Services contain copyrighted material, inventions, and trademarks owned by us. You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial use but may not modify, copy, or distribute any material without explicit authorization. The Services also contain trademarks owned by us, and you agree not to use or register similar marks.
Content Submitted by Users
Users may submit information to the Services, known as “Submitted Content.” By posting Submitted Content, you represent that you own the content or have the necessary rights to grant us a license to use it. You are responsible for your Submitted Content, and we are not liable for its accuracy or legality.
Our License to Submitted Content
By posting Submitted Content, you grant us a license to use, copy, and distribute it for any purpose related to the Services. You also authorize us to use any names, photographs, or other associated content in connection with promoting the Services.
We appreciate feedback from our Users and welcome any comments regarding the Services. Any ideas, suggestions, comments, or proposals you send to us (“Submissions”) are voluntary, and we reserve the right to use them without obligation or compensation to you.
Rules Regarding Submitting Content
By using our Services, you agree not to post any Submitted Content that you know is incorrect or outdated.
You further agree not to post Submitted Content or take any action that:
- Creates a risk of harm, loss, or injury to yourself, others, or animals.
- Is fraudulent, unlawful, abusive, offensive, defamatory, harassing, or threatening.
- Creates liability for us or violates any law or regulation.
- Interferes with the security or operation of our Services.
- Infringes any intellectual property rights.
- We reserve the right to monitor, remove, or restrict any Submitted
- Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate at our discretion.
- You agree that any action or inaction by us or our Representatives regarding Submitted Content is undertaken voluntarily and in good faith. Our Representatives may moderate content and enforce these Terms, but they do not have authority to make binding commitments on our behalf.
You expressly agree that Our Representatives shall not be liable for any representation regarding the handling of Submitted Content.
Tools & Changes to Services
The Services provide various tools to Users (“User Tools”), some of which are third-party offerings. We’re not liable for the availability or effectiveness of any User Tools, whether third-party or not.
To enhance Services operation, we regularly test and evolve them, including any associated tools or features. We may modify or discontinue any User Tools or other services at any time without notice. You agree to these changes and understand that data loss due to tool malfunctions or other reasons is not our responsibility. It’s advisable to maintain backups of your information.
Fees & Payments
Joining our Services is free for Users, with optional fee-based services available.
- Members: Most of our Services are currently free, but we may introduce optional fee-based services, including those by third parties. Your use of such services will be subject to additional terms, and charges will be described separately.
We’re not liable for any service outages or disruptions beyond our control. You’re responsible for your WWCD domain and content. We reserve the right to reject, abandon, or transfer domains if they infringe third-party rights or for other reasons.
Any payments made through third-party payment processors are at your own risk. We’re not responsible for lost payments or fraud. Accounts may be suspended or terminated at our discretion or that of third-party providers.
- Vendors: Vendors may opt for additional paid services (“Premium Services”) subject to additional terms.
We may introduce new services or adjust fees at any time. By participating in fee-based programs, you authorize us to charge your identified account. You’re responsible for timely payments, and fees are nonrefundable unless stated otherwise. We accept payments in Nigerian Naira. Naira by specified methods.
For any billing inquiries or changes to payment methods, contact policy@igbaduun.com.
- Unpaid Fees: If any fees owed to igbaduun remain unpaid, you agree to settle them immediately. We may apply a monthly interest rate of 2.0% (or the maximum allowed by law) to outstanding balances. Partial payments will be credited towards the most recent fees owed, including interest. We reserve the right to waive or reduce Unpaid Fees, penalties, or interest at our discretion. Additionally, you’re responsible for any attorney fees or collection costs incurred by igbaduun. We may report Unpaid Fees to credit agencies, financial institutions, tax authorities, and law enforcement, and cooperate with any resulting investigations.
- Correcting Payment Errors: igbaduun may rectify processing errors by debiting or crediting the payment method used. Users must resolve payment errors directly with other Users (including vendors), and igbaduun assumes no liability for such errors.
- Payment Processing: Purchases through igbaduun may be processed by third-party Payment Processors. Users are subject to the Payment Processor’s terms of use and privacy policy.
- Parties Relationship: Users are responsible for delivering goods or services purchased. igbaduun is not involved in User transactions and does not guarantee the expertise or quality of services. Users enter agreements with each other independently.
- Charges on Your Account: You’re accountable for all charges made under your account. igbaduun may deactivate accounts for past due payments without notice. Users are also responsible for applicable taxes. Authorization for payment remains valid until modified or canceled by the User.
- Automatic Membership Renewal: Vendor memberships may automatically renew unless otherwise specified in the Terms of Purchase (TOP) / Terms of Sale (TOS) agreement. Users can cancel auto-renewal by contacting igbaduun before the renewal date. Renewal pricing is subject to change.
- Text Messaging: Users may receive operational and marketing text messages from igbaduun. Users can opt-out of marketing texts at any time. Standard message and data rates may apply.
- E-SIGN Disclosure: Users consent to electronic records for text message agreements. Users can withdraw consent by contacting igbaduun. Users must have internet access to view and retain disclosures.
- Coupons & Discounts: igbaduun may offer Coupons or Discounts, subject to additional terms. Violation of terms voids Coupons or Discounts. igbaduun may discontinue Coupons or Discounts at its discretion.
- Disclaimers of Warranties: igbaduun provides Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee service availability, accuracy, or security. Users accept the risk of using the Services.
- Limited Liability: igbaduun’s liability is limited to the amount of fees paid by the User in the preceding 12 months or $100, whichever is less. Users release igbaduun from liability for disputes with other Users.
- Indemnity: Users agree to indemnify igbaduun for any claims arising from their use of the Services, including payment disputes or breach of Terms.
- Suspension or Termination of Access: igbaduun may suspend or terminate access to the Services for any reason without notice. Users are bound by the Terms even after account termination. igbaduun may retain and display vendor reviews after termination
- Unpaid Fees: If any fees owed to igbaduun remain unpaid, you agree to settle them immediately. We may apply a monthly interest rate of 2.0% (or the maximum allowed by law) to outstanding balances. Partial payments will be credited towards the most recent fees owed, including interest. We reserve the right to waive or reduce Unpaid Fees, penalties, or interest at our discretion. Additionally, you’re responsible for any attorney fees or collection costs incurred by igbaduun. We may report Unpaid Fees to credit agencies, financial institutions, tax authorities, and law enforcement, and cooperate with any resulting investigations.
- Correcting Payment Errors: igbaduun may rectify processing errors by debiting or crediting the payment method used. Users must resolve payment errors directly with other Users (including vendors), and igbaduun assumes no liability for such errors.
- Payment Processing: Purchases through igbaduun may be processed by third-party Payment Processors. Users are subject to the Payment Processor’s terms of use and privacy policy.
- Parties Relationship: Users are responsible for delivering goods or services purchased. igbaduun is not involved in User transactions and does not guarantee the expertise or quality of services. Users enter agreements with each other independently.
- Charges on Your Account: You’re accountable for all charges made under your account. igbaduun may deactivate accounts for past due payments without notice. Users are also responsible for applicable taxes. Authorization for payment remains valid until modified or canceled by the User.
- Automatic Membership Renewal: Vendor memberships may automatically renew unless otherwise specified in the Terms of Purchase (TOP) / Terms of Sale (TOS) agreement. Users can cancel auto-renewal by contacting igbaduun before the renewal date. Renewal pricing is subject to change.
- Text Messaging: Users may receive operational and marketing text messages from igbaduun. Users can opt-out of marketing texts at any time. Standard message and data rates may apply.
- E-SIGN Disclosure: Users consent to electronic records for text message agreements. Users can withdraw consent by contacting igbaduun. Users must have internet access to view and retain disclosures.
- Coupons & Discounts: igbaduun may offer Coupons or Discounts, subject to additional terms. Violation of terms voids Coupons or Discounts. igbaduun may discontinue Coupons or Discounts at its discretion.
- Disclaimers of Warranties: igbaduun provides Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee service availability, accuracy, or security. Users accept the risk of using the Services.
- Limited Liability: igbaduun’s liability is limited to the amount of fees paid by the User in the preceding 12 months, whichever is less. Users release igbaduun from liability for disputes with other Users.
- Indemnity: Users agree to indemnify igbaduun for any claims arising from their use of the Services, including payment disputes or breach of Terms.
- Suspension or Termination of Access: igbaduun may suspend or terminate access to the Services for any reason without notice. Users are bound by the Terms even after account termination. igbaduun may retain and display vendor reviews after termination.
Completed Counter-Notices should be sent to igbaduun’s management via email at hello@igbaduun.com
Linked Websites
igbaduun may provide links to other websites or third-party sellers for convenience only. Users access these links at their own risk. igbaduun does not endorse the content, products, or services of linked sites and is not responsible for their availability or accuracy.
The Services Do Not Provide Medical Advice
The Services are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Users should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns. igbaduun does not endorse reliance on information accessed through the Services for medical decisions.
General Provisions
- Statute of Limitations: Claims related to the Services or these Terms must be filed within one year.
- Changes: igbaduun may modify or discontinue Services at any time without liability.
- No Agency: Using the Services does not establish an agency or partnership relationship with igbaduun.
- Electronic Communications: Users consent to receive electronic communications from igbaduun.
- No Third-Party Beneficiaries: The Terms do not benefit third parties.
- No Assignment: Users may not assign the Terms.
- No Modification by Trade Usage: The Terms may not be modified by trade usage.
- Failure to Enforce: igbaduun’s failure to enforce provisions does not waive rights.
- Unenforceability: If a provision is unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of other provisions.
- Prevailing Terms: In case of conflict, the Terms prevail over other documents.
- Entire Agreement: The Terms constitute the entire agreement between igbaduun and Users.
Additional Terms Specific to igbaduun:
- Rules of Conduct: Users must follow additional rules, including avoiding Circumventing Tactics.
- Event Protection Policy: Users agree to igbaduun’s Event Protection Policy, which governs event cancellations and refunds.
- Payments: Users are responsible for applicable fees and taxes associated with using igbaduun. Chargebacks should be initiated in good faith.
- Suspension or Termination of Access: igbaduun may suspend or terminate access for various violations, including Circumventing Tactics.
Contact Us
For questions or comments regarding these Terms, contact igbaduun at policy@igbaduun.com.