The Gazette News Nigeria - Terms and Conditions

Strict Terms You Must Know Before Using The Gazette News Nigeria

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

Welcome to The Gazette News (Nigeria), known here as "The Gazette," "we," "our," or "us." These terms apply to everyone who uses our website (thegazette.com.ng), mobile apps, newsletters, and any other related services we offer (all together, we call these "our Services").

By using our Services, you agree to follow these Terms. If you don't agree with anything here, please don't use our Services.

1. You Accept These Terms By Using Our Platform

When you use any part of The Gazette News, you're saying, "Yes, I've read, understood, and agreed to these Terms," along with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and other guidelines we may give. This is a legally binding agreement between you and The Gazette News Nigeria Limited.

2. We Can Change These Terms Anytime

We may update these Terms without notice. The most current version will always be on our site, with the "Last Updated" date changed. If you keep using the site after an update, it means you accept the new Terms.

3. Who Can Use Our Services?

You're allowed to use our Services only if:

You're 18 or older (or at least the legal age in your country).
You're mentally and legally able to enter into a contract.
The law in your country doesn't stop you from using our Services.

4. Your Account and Security

Some features (like commenting or subscribing) might require an account. If you sign up:

You agree to give us true and complete information.
Keep your login details private and secure.
You're responsible for everything that happens under your account.
We can suspend or delete your account if you break these rules.

5. Our Content Belongs to Us

All articles, photos, videos, logos, and other content on our platform are ours or used with permission. They're protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.

You're allowed to:

Read, watch, and share for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You're not allowed to:

Repost, copy, change, or sell our content without written permission.

6. What You Shouldn't Do

Using our platform means you agree not to:

Break any laws.
Post lies, hate speech, or harmful material.
Hack, spam, or damage the website or others.
Pretend to be someone you're not.
Reuse our content or scrape our data without asking.

7. Third-Party Links and Ads

Sometimes we link to other websites or show ads.

We don't control or endorse them.
You click or interact at your own risk.

8. No Guarantees

We provide everything "as is" and "as available."

That means:

We can't promise every article is 100% accurate or that the site will always work.
We can't guarantee the platform is free of viruses or bugs.
You use our Services at your own risk.

9. Our Liability Is Limited

We are not responsible for:

Any harm caused by using our Services - including lost data, lost money, or lost time.
Any content posted by our users or third parties.

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, we won't be held responsible for any damages, direct or indirect.

10. You Agree to Defend Us if You Cause Trouble

If you break these Terms or misuse our Services and it causes us legal or financial issues, you agree to:

Defend and protect The Gazette, its staff, and partners.
Pay for any costs that come from legal claims or damages.

11. Nigerian Law Will Handle Any Disputes

If there's a disagreement, we'll try to talk it out first.

These Terms follow the laws of Nigeria.
If there's a disagreement, we'll try to talk it out first.
If that doesn't work, we'll resolve it through binding arbitration in Abuja, under Nigeria's Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

12. We Can End Your Access If Needed

We may suspend or block your access to our Services at any time if you:

Break these Terms.
Misuse the site or harm others.
Or for any other reason we consider necessary - with or without notice.

13. Legal Final Notes

Severability: If one part of these Terms is ruled invalid, the rest still stands.
Waiver: If we don't enforce one part, it doesn't mean we waive our rights forever.
Entire Agreement: These Terms are the complete agreement between you and The Gazette News Nigeria Limited.

14. GDPR/NDPR Compliance

We take your privacy seriously. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the right to:

Know what personal data we collect and why.
Ask for access to your data.
Request corrections or deletions.
Opt out of certain data uses.

We store your information securely and never sell your data. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

15. Need Help or Want to Visit Us?

If you have questions or issues about these Terms, feel free to contact us:

Email: support@thegazette.com.ng
Phone: +2348035086178

Our offices are:

Headquarters: The Gazette News Nigeria Limited, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
Operating Office: 2 K24 Udi Hill Close, Karewa GRA, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Note: If you plan to visit, please book an appointment in advance via phone or email.