Terms Conditions

The Gazette News Nigeria

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated

June 9, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Gazette News (Nigeria), referred to as “The Gazette,” “we,” “our,” or “us.” These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of our website (thegazette.com.ng), mobile applications, newsletters, and all related services collectively referred to as “our Services.”

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using any part of The Gazette News platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any additional guidelines we may provide. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Gazette News Nigeria Limited.

2. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The most current version will always be available on our platform with the updated date indicated. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Eligibility to Use Our Services

You may use our Services only if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are at least 18 years old or the legal age in your jurisdiction.
You are legally and mentally capable of entering into a binding agreement.
Your local laws do not prohibit your use of our Services.

4. User Accounts and Security

Certain features may require account registration. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information, keep your login credentials secure, and accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on The Gazette News platform, including articles, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to The Gazette News Nigeria Limited and protected under Nigerian and international copyright laws.

You may access and share content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

6. Prohibited Conduct

By using our Services, you agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

Violating any applicable laws or regulations.
Posting false, defamatory, hateful, or harmful content.
Hacking, spamming, or disrupting the platform or other users.
Impersonating another individual or entity.
Scraping, reusing, or redistributing our content without authorization.

7. Third-Party Links and Advertising

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or display advertisements. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content. Any interaction with third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

All Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, absolute accuracy of content, or freedom from errors, viruses, or harmful components. Use of our Services is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Nigerian law, The Gazette News Nigeria Limited shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services, including data loss, financial loss, or reliance on published content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Gazette News, its employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of our Services.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the event of a dispute, parties will attempt to resolve the matter amicably. If resolution fails, disputes shall be settled through binding arbitration in Abuja under Nigeria’s Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

12. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time if you violate these Terms, misuse the platform, or for any reason deemed necessary, with or without prior notice.

13. Legal Provisions

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of rights.
Entire Agreement: These Terms represent the complete agreement between you and The Gazette News Nigeria Limited.

14. GDPR and NDPR Compliance

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request access or corrections, request deletion, and opt out of certain data uses.

Your information is stored securely and never sold. Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Information and Office Locations

For questions, concerns, or support related to these Terms, you may contact us using the details below.

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

Headquarters:
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Operating Office:
2 K24 Udi Hill Close, Karewa GRA, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Please schedule an appointment in advance if you plan to visit.

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