Terms & Conditions

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING PHASE3 TELECOM SITE.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Internet sites of Phase3 Telecom Limited (“Phase3 Telecom”). These Terms and Conditions apply to the Phase3 Telecom Internet site (“Phase3 Telecom Site”). By using the Phase3 Telecom Site, or any of the products or services (collectively called the “Services”) available on the Phase3 Telecom Site, you agree, without limitation or qualification, to be bound by these terms and conditions and such other additional or alternative terms, conditions, rules and policies which are displayed or to which you may be directed in connection with the Phase3 Telecom Site or Service, or as may be modified by Phase3 Telecom from time to time in its sole discretion (collectively the “Terms and Conditions”). If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, you may not use the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services on the Phase3 Telecom Site.

Please note that we reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove any portions of these Terms and Conditions at any time. Please check periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Phase3 Telecom Site following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions will mean you accept those changes.

PRIVACY

For information on how user information is collected, used and disclosed by Phase3 Telecom in connection with your use of the Phase3 Telecom Site and any of the Services, please consult our Privacy Policy.

REGISTRATION, ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDS

Certain Services and related features made available on the Phase3 Telecom Site may require registration or subscription. Should you choose to register or subscribe for any such Services or related features. You agree to provide accurate and current information about yourself as required by the relevant registration or subscription process, and to promptly update such information as necessary to ensure that it is kept accurate and complete.

You agree to be responsible for:

(a) maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or other account identifiers which you choose or are assigned as a result of any registration or subscription on the Phase3 Telecom Site.

(b) All activities that occur under such password or account.

Further, you agree to notify Phase3 Telecom of any unauthorized use of your password or account. Phase3 Telecom shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to comply with this Section.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS

All materials, information and content (collectively “Content”) available on the Phase3 Telecom Site, including the manner in which such Content is presented are Phase3 Telecom’s property. Such Content is protected by Nigerian and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. Phase3 Telecom grants you a limited non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use and display on your computer or other electronic access device, the Content and Services for your own personal and non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the Content and that you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Except as provided herein, you agree not to reproduce, make derivative works of, retransmit, distribute, sell, publish, communicate, broadcast or otherwise make available any of the Content obtained through the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, including without limitation, by caching, framing or similar means, without the prior written consent of the respective copyright owners of such Content.

TRADEMARKS

All products, brand and company names and logos used or mentioned on the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of different owners. Any use of any trademarks appearing on the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services without the express written consent of the owner of the trademark is strictly prohibited.

USERS CONDUCT

In consideration of the availability, and your use, of the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and these Terms and Conditions when using such Phase3 Telecom Site or Service. You acknowledge that Phase3 Telecom may investigate any violations of law and may cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users in this regard. Additionally, you agree not to:

Post, transmit, link to, or otherwise distribute any materials, information or content constituting, advocating or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability, or otherwise use the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services in a manner which is contrary to law or would serve to restrict or inhibit any other user from using or enjoying the Phase3 Telecom Site, any of the Services, or the Internet;

defame, abuse, stalk, harass, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights of others, including without limitation, rights relating to privacy and publicity;

post, transmit, link to, or otherwise distribute any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful material or information;

post, transmit, link to, or otherwise distribute any information, materials or content (including for greater certainty, software) which contains a virus, cancelbot, trojan horse, worm or other harmful or disruptive component.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINORS

In cases where you have authorized a minor to use the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, you recognize that you are fully responsible for: (i) the online conduct of such minor; (ii) controlling the minor’s access to and use of the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services; and (iii) the consequences of any misuse by the minor.

FORUMS AND CONTENT SUBMISSIONS

By uploading materials to any chat board or forum available on the Phase3 Telecom Site (collectively “Forums”) or otherwise submitting any materials to us through any other content generating or submitting Service on the Phase3 Telecom Site, you automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such materials expressly grants) Phase3 Telecom a world-wide, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable and nonexclusive right and license to use, copy, adapt, transmit, communicate, publicly display and perform, distribute and create compilations and derivative works from such submitted materials, for the limited purposes of publishing and promoting such materials in connection with the Forum or other Service through which the materials were submitted or generated, and for all promotions thereof. Such license shall apply with respect to any form, media, or technology now known or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all “moral rights” in such materials have been waived.

When participating in a Forum, never assume that people are who they say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated with whom they say they are affiliated. Phase3 Telecom cannot be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information, and will not be responsible for any reliance or decisions made based on such information. When using a Forum, you may not post, transmit, link to, or otherwise distribute any information, materials or content that do not generally pertain to the designated topic or theme of the particular Forum. Please note that Phase3 Telecom reserves the right to refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that, in its sole discretion, are unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation of these Terms and Conditions.

DISCLAIMER

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: (A) THE PHASE3 TELECOM SITE AND ANY OF THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND THAT PHASE3 TELECOM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR CONDITIONS (as used in this section “WARRANTIES”) OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THAT ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, AND (B) PHASE3 TELECOM SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO WARRANTIES THAT THE PHASE3 TELECOM SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE USE OF THE PHASE3 TELECOM SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES, WILL BE PROVIDED ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE BASIS OR THAT SUCH SERVICES OR THE RESULTS DERIVED THEREFROM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

The Phase3 Telecom Site makes available certain information provided by third parties related to various fields (“the Information”), The Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommendation of any course of action. Use of the Phase3 Telecom Site does not replace consultations with experts with knowledge relating to the Information. In addition, while the Information is frequently updated, this information changes rapidly and therefore, some of the Information may be out of date. You agree that all risk associated with the use of, or reliance on, the Information rests with you. You further agree that Phase3 Telecom, including its suppliers, shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, the Information.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

The Content (including any facts, views, opinions, recommendations, description of, or references to, products or securities) made available by Phase3 Telecom through the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services is: (a) for information purposes only; (b) not to be used or construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship of any entity or security by Phase3 Telecom; and (c) not necessarily reflective of the views or policy of Phase3 Telecom, including the publisher, contributors and staff of, and advertisers on, the Phase3 Telecom Site. You acknowledge and agree that any request for information by you is unsolicited and shall neither constitute nor be construed as investment advice by Phase3 Telecom. You should apply your own judgment in making any use of any Content, including, without limitation, the use of any information contained therein as the basis for any conclusions. You bear responsibility for your own investment research and decisions. PRIOR TO MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISION, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SEEK OUTSIDE ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISOR. PHASE3 TELECOM DOES NOT PROVIDE OR GUARANTEE ANY FINANCIAL, LEGAL, TAX, OR ACCOUNTING ADVICE OR ADVICE REGARDING THE SUITABILITY, PROFITABILITY, OR POTENTIAL VALUE OF ANY PARTICULAR INVESTMENT, SECURITY, OR INFORMATION SOURCE.

You acknowledge that Phase3 Telecom or its affiliates may invest or otherwise hold interests in entities which may be referenced in any of the Services or Content accessible through the Phase3 Telecom Site. The views and opinions expressed on the Phase3 Telecom Site are not intended to constitute a description of securities bought, sold, or held on behalf of Phase3 Telecom nor an indication by Phase3 Telecom of any intention to buy, sell, or hold any security.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING SEARCH CONTENT

Any and all pictures, sounds, sound effects, sound recordings, musical works, performances, graphics, video, cinematic productions, audio-visual works and any other works (the “Multimedia Content”) located through the Phase3 Telecom Site’s search services are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property laws. Phase3 Telecom does not have the right to authorize you to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, communicate or create derivative works from any files containing such Multimedia Content. Where search results link to sites outside the Phase3 Telecom Site, all of the Multimedia Content contained on such sites is owned and served by entities other than Phase3 Telecom. Phase3 Telecom provides you with the URL or address of the Multimedia Content; this information may be used to determine the server of the Multimedia Content. If you intend to make use of any Multimedia Content accessed through the Phase3 Telecom Site’s search services for commercial or noncommercial purposes, we strongly suggest that you contact the server and/or owner of the Multimedia Content for permission to use such Multimedia Content.

MONITORING

You acknowledge that Phase3 Telecom has no obligation to monitor the Phase3 Telecom Site or any content accessible through the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services. However, you agree that Phase3 Telecom has the right to monitor the Phase3 Telecom Site electronically from time to time and to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or other governmental request, to operate the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services properly, or to protect itself or its users in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

MODIFICATIONS

Phase3 Telecom reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to add to, remove, modify or otherwise change any part of these Terms and Conditions, in whole or in part, at any time. Please check these Terms and Conditions regularly for updates by checking the date of “Last Update” at the top of this document. If any change is not acceptable to you, you must discontinue your use of the Phase3 Telecom Site and any of the Services immediately. Your continued use of the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services after any such changes are posted will constitute acceptance of those changes. Further, Phase3 Telecom reserves the right to change, modify, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Phase3 Telecom Site, Services or Content from time to time without notice or liability and for any reason whatsoever.

DOWNLOADS AND SOFTWARE

Certain Phase3 Telecom Sites allow you to download software applications or other forms of Content, including files, images and/or data incorporated therein (collectively, the “Software”). The Software is made available to you by Phase3 Telecom or third parties subject to the terms and conditions made available to you during the software installation process. Additionally, you agree that the Software is licensed to you by Phase3 Telecom or third parties for your personal and non-commercial use only provided that you do not modify the Software and that you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices and that Phase3 Telecom or the designated third parties retain full and complete title to the Software and all intellectual property rights therein. You may not redistribute, sell, de-compile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-readable form. You agree that it is your responsibility to review and evaluate the Software and the related terms and conditions, and that all risk associated with the use of, or reliance on, the Software rests with you. You further agree that Phase3 Telecom, including its suppliers, shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, the Software, including the failure of the Software to meet your needs, standards, expectations or specifications.

CONTENT LINKED TO THE PHASE3 TELECOM SITE

Please exercise discretion while browsing the Internet. Please note that certain links on the Phase3 Telecom Site may take you to other websites. Phase3 Telecom provides these links only as a convenience and not as an endorsement by Phase3 Telecom. These linked sites are not necessarily under the control of Phase3 Telecom. If you decide to visit any linked site, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses and other destructive elements. Phase3 Telecom is not responsible for the content of any such linked sites or any other web page which is not part of the Phase3 Telecom Site and under Phase3 Telecom’s control. Unless otherwise expressly provided, Phase3 Telecom makes no representation or warranty regarding, and does not endorse, any linked site or the information, products or services appearing thereon. Accordingly, you agree that Phase3 Telecom will not be responsible or liable in any way for the accuracy, relevancy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in any site linked from the Phase3 Telecom Site.

DEALINGS WITH THIRD PARTIES

You acknowledge and agree that your correspondence or business dealings with any third parties, including any merchants or advertisers, found on, or through, the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, including payment for and delivery of related goods and services, and all other terms, conditions, representations and warranties related to such dealings, are solely as between you and such third parties. Phase3 Telecom assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any charges you or any user of your account incurs when making purchases or other transactions in this manner. Further, the responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in connection with any such transactions shall be yours alone. You agree that Phase3 Telecom shall not be responsible or liable in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, any such dealings or transactions.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each of Phase3 Telecom, its affiliates and licensors and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, including all third parties mentioned on the Phase3 Telecom Site, from and against any and all claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from or related to: (a) your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions; (b) your access to or use of the Phase3 Telecom Site, Services or Content; or (c) your use or reliance on, or publication, communication or distribution of anything on or from the Phase3 Telecom Site or through any of the Services. You shall use your best efforts to cooperate with us in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL PHASE3 TELECOM, INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, AND ANY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, SAVINGS, GOODWILL OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER PHASE3 TELECOM HAD BEEN ADVISED OF OR COULD HAVE FORESEEN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) THE USE, INABILITY TO USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF THE SERVICES OF A PHASE3 TELECOM SITE, OR (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR MODIFICATION TO ANY OF YOUR CONTENT OR TRANSMISSIONS, OR (C) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO A PHASE3 TELECOM SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES.

You expressly acknowledge that Phase3 Telecom has entered into this agreement, and has and will make the Phase3 Telecom Site, Content and Services available to you in reliance upon the limitations and exclusions of liability and the disclaimers set forth herein, and that the same form an essential basis of the bargain between you and Phase3 Telecom. You expressly agree that the limitations and exclusions of liability and the disclaimers set forth herein will survive, and continue to apply in the case of, a fundamental breach or breaches, the failure of essential purpose of contract, the failure of any exclusive remedy or termination of this agreement.

GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

The Phase3 Telecom Site and Services are controlled, operated and administered by Phase3 Telecom from its offices in Nigeria. If you access the Phase3 Telecom Site from outside Nigeria, you are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. You may not export any of the Content accessible through the Phase3 Telecom Site in violation of applicable export laws and regulations. These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws in force in Nigeria, without reference to conflict of law principles. Subject to the Arbitration and Actions paragraph below, each party hereby agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria and to waive any objections based upon venue.

ARBITRATION AND ACTIONS

Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, your use of the Phase3 Telecom Site or Service or the relationship which results from these Terms and Conditions, including without limitation, the performance, breach, enforcement, existence or validity of the matters provided for in these Terms and Conditions which cannot be amicably resolved, even if only one of the parties declares that there is a difference (collectively, a “Claim”), will be referred to and finally settled (to the exclusion of the courts) by private and confidential binding arbitration before a single arbitrator held in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria and governed by the Nigerian law pursuant to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, CAP A.18 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 as amended, replaced or re-enacted from time to time. The arbitrator shall be a person who is legally trained and who has experience in the information technology field in Nigeria and is independent of either party. Any such Claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim, controversy or dispute of any other party. You agree to waive any right you may have to commence or participate in any class action against us related to any Claim and, where applicable, you also agree to opt out of any class proceedings against us. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to pursue the protection of intellectual property rights and confidential information through injunctive or other equitable relief through the courts.

TERMINATION

You acknowledge and agree that Phase3 Telecom, in its sole and absolute discretion, may, without notice to you, suspend or terminate your account or your use of, or access to, the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, and remove and discard any information or content related to the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services (and your use thereof), for any reason, including where Phase3 Telecom believes that you have violated any of these Terms and Conditions. You further agree that Phase3 Telecom shall not be liable to you or to any other person as a result of any such suspension or termination. If you are dissatisfied with the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services or with any terms, conditions, rules, policies, guidelines, or practices of Phase3 Telecom in operating the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Phase3 Telecom Site or any of the Services.

SUBMISSION OF IDEAS AND/OR SUGGESTIONS

Phase3 Telecom is always improving its websites and Services and developing new features. If you have ideas and/or suggestions regarding improvements or additions, we would like to hear them – but any submission will be subject to these Terms and Conditions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY DISCLOSURE OF ANY IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR RELATED MATERIAL TO PHASE3 TELECOM BE SUBJECT TO ANY OBLIGATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY OR EXPECTATION OF COMPENSATION. BY SUBMITTING THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL TO PHASE3 TELECOM, YOU ARE WAIVING ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE IN THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL AND ARE REPRESENTING AND WARRANTING TO PHASE3 TELECOM THAT THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL ARE WHOLLY ORIGINAL WITH YOU, THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS ANY RIGHTS IN THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL AND THAT PHASE3 TELECOM IS FREE TO IMPLEMENT THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION AND TO USE THE RELATED MATERIAL IF IT SO DESIRES, AS PROVIDED OR AS MODIFIED BY PHASE3 TELECOM, WITHOUT OBTAINING PERMISSION OR LICENSE FROM ANY THIRD PARTY.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

This agreement is personal to you, and you may not assign your rights or obligations to anyone. These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between Phase3 Telecom and you pertaining to your use of the Phase3 Telecom Site, Services and Content and supercede any prior agreements between you and Phase3 Telecom with respect to the subject matter hereof. Phase3 Telecom’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any right or provision. If any of the provisions (or parts thereof) contained in these Terms and Conditions are determined to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions (or parts thereof) contained herein. No changes to these Terms and Conditions shall be made except by a revised posting on this page or except as otherwise expressly contemplated herein. The parties have required that these Terms and Conditions and all documents relating thereto be drawn up in English.