Terms of Use

License to Use the Site

We're proud to share legal resources, tools, and content designed to support founders and growing businesses. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Code & Clause Legal grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.

This license allows you to browse, read, and benefit from the content made available through the Site. It does not give you the right to copy, modify, resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit any part of the Site or its content.

Site Availability and Modifications

We aim to ensure the Site is available and functioning reliably for all users. However, we may occasionally need to update, modify, suspend, or discontinue certain portions of the Site, whether to improve features, maintain systems, or comply with legal requirements.

Site Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content and materials made available on the Site including but not limited to text, images, legal tools, guides, graphics, logos, layouts, and software, are the intellectual property of Code & Clause Legal or our content providers and licensors.

These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted no ownership rights through your use of the Site.

Creating an Account

To help you get the most out of our Site, whether it's booking a consultation, saving resources, or accessing tailored legal tools, you may be invited to create a personal account (your "Account").

When registering, we kindly ask that you provide accurate, current, and complete information. By creating an Account, you confirm and represent that:

• The information you provide is truthful, accurate, and reliable
• You have the legal authority to open and use the Account, whether for yourself or on behalf of the business or entity you represent

Account Security and Responsibilities

At Code & Clause Legal, we strive to uphold the trust, privacy, and digital safety of every user. As part of that commitment, we ask that you take care in protecting your Account credentials.

You are fully responsible for all activity that takes place under your Account, whether or not such activity was authorized by you.

Account Suspension or Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your Account at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You breach any provision of these Terms
• Your Account is linked to fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful behavior
• We are required to take such action by law or regulatory order
• Continuing to provide access would pose a risk to the Site, our users, or our business operations

Acceptable Use Guidelines

At Code & Clause Legal, we are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and trustworthy environment for everyone who uses our Site. By accessing or interacting with the Site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that is consistent with these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

In using the Site, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful
• Copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from the Site without prior written consent
• Access or attempt to access any area of the Site or its systems that you are not authorized to use
• Introduce or upload any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, servers, or networks connected to it
• Use bots, crawlers, scripts, or other automated tools to extract data from the Site
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any third party
• Use the Site to compete with Code & Clause Legal, or to develop a similar service or platform

Enforcement and Reporting Violations

We take violations of these Terms seriously. If we believe that your conduct violates these Terms or threatens the integrity of the Site, we reserve the right to investigate, restrict access, suspend your Account, or take any legal action necessary.

User Submissions and Responsibility

If you choose to submit or post any content through the Site, you agree that you are solely responsible for that content. You represent and warrant that:

• The content you submit is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe the rights of any third party
• You have the necessary rights and permissions to share such content
• Your submission does not contain any material that is defamatory, offensive, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate

License to Use Submitted Content

By submitting User Content, you grant Code & Clause Legal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, display, and distribute that content in any format, media, or platform.

Third-Party Tools and Integrations

To help streamline your experience, Code & Clause Legal may use third-party tools and integrations such as Calendly (for scheduling), Stripe (for payments), WhatsApp (for client communication), and other external services that support the functionality of our Site.

Third-party services we may integrate include:

• Calendly and Cal.com (scheduling)
• Stripe and PayPal (payments)
• WhatsApp (client communication)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Zoom (video consultations)

External Sites and Linked Content Disclaimer

The Site may contain links to websites, platforms, or content that are not owned or controlled by Code & Clause Legal. These links are provided solely for convenience or reference and do not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation unless expressly stated.

Informational Nature of Site Content

We've created this Site to share helpful legal information, tools, and resources with founders, teams, and curious minds building bold businesses. While we work hard to ensure everything is accurate, clear, and practical, please know that the content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only.

No Legal or Professional Advice

"As Is" and "As Available" Disclaimer

We aim to make the Site useful, smooth, and secure, but like all websites, it's a work in progress. The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available", without any guarantees or warranties, express or implied.

If something isn't working or seems off, we always welcome feedback at terms@codeclauselegal.com.

General Limitation

We're here to support and empower founders, teams, and digital professionals with helpful legal resources but like any platform, there are limits to what we can guarantee.

No Responsibility for User Actions or Third Parties

Code & Clause Legal is not responsible for:

• How other users behave, what they post, or how they interpret information from the Site
• The availability, security, or conduct of third-party platforms we integrate with
• Any outcomes resulting from your own choices or reliance on the Site's content without specific professional advice

NDPR/GDPR Compliance Statement

Your privacy is important to us. At Code & Clause Legal, we are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

This means:

• We only collect personal information that is necessary, relevant, and limited to what we need to serve you
• We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• We put safeguards in place to keep your information secure

Use of Personal Data

We may collect personal information when you:

• Book a consultation
• Submit a contact form
• Subscribe to our updates
• Create an account on the Site

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like many websites, we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies in line with our Cookie Policy.

Termination of Access

We sincerely hope you find lasting value in the resources and services provided through our Site. However, Code & Clause Legal reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Site, either temporarily or permanently, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

Survival of Certain Provisions

Even after your access to the Site ends, certain provisions of these Terms will continue to apply. These include, but are not limited to, those related to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, governing law, and dispute resolution.

Applicable Law

These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or relating to them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to any conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

By using the Site, you agree that any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively before the courts of competent jurisdiction in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dispute Resolution Mechanism

We believe in resolving issues amicably wherever possible. If you have a concern or dispute related to your use of the Site, we encourage you to first contact us at hello@codeclauselegal.com so we can work toward a prompt and fair resolution.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Code & Clause Legal regarding your use of the Site.

No Waiver

Our decision not to enforce any provision of these Terms at any given time does not waive our right to enforce that provision, or any other provision, at a later time. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Code & Clause Legal.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations without restriction, especially in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.