Terms and Conditions
Last updated: March 09, 2026
Welcome to BusinessBuddy. By accessing or using our website, services, or applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Use of Our Services
You agree to use this platform only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the platform.
2. Accounts and Registration
When you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activities that occur under your account.
3. Intellectual Property
All content, branding, designs, logos, and materials on this platform are the intellectual property of BusinessBuddy and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission.
4. Payments and Services
Where applicable, payments for services or products are final unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any service without notice.
5. Limitation of Liability
BusinessBuddy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
6. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services at any time if you violate these terms.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the platform means you accept the revised terms.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our official communication channels.
9. Confidentiality
9.1 Purpose
The Parties intend to enter into a professional relationship in which BusinessBuddy will provide business development and advisory services, and the Client may share or receive confidential, proprietary, or commercially sensitive information. This section sets out how such information will be protected and restrictions to prevent unfair competition or misuse.
9.2 Definition of Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” means all information, whether written, oral, digital, or otherwise, disclosed by either Party, including but not limited to:
- Business plans, proposals, agreements, contracts, contacts, financial data, market strategies, client lists, pricing, research materials, systems, and operations;
- Intellectual property, software, data, methodologies, trade secrets, product concepts, and know-how;
- Any information marked or reasonably understood as confidential due to its nature or context.
Exclusions:
- Information that becomes public knowledge through no fault of the receiving Party;
- Information lawfully obtained from a third party without breach of this Agreement;
- Information independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to the other Party's Confidential Information.
9.3 Obligations of Confidentiality
- Use Confidential Information only for performing obligations or evaluating opportunities under this engagement;
- Restrict disclosure to employees, consultants, or affiliates who need to know and are bound by similar confidentiality obligations;
- Exercise reasonable care to protect Confidential Information;
- Do not copy, reproduce, or distribute Confidential Information except as strictly necessary.
9.4 Non-Compete and Non-Circumvent
During engagement and for 3 years after termination, neither Party shall directly or indirectly compete using information gained here. The Client shall not, without written consent from BusinessBuddy:
- Engage or contract directly with BusinessBuddy’s personnel, consultants, or subcontractors introduced during the engagement;
- Use or disclose proprietary frameworks, templates, or strategies outside the engagement.
BusinessBuddy shall not use the Client’s proprietary information for external or competitive purposes without written consent.
9.5 Ownership of Materials
Materials created by BusinessBuddy remain its intellectual property until full payment is received. Ownership of client-specific deliverables transfers to the Client after payment, excluding pre-existing BusinessBuddy intellectual assets.
9.6 Return or Destruction of Information
Upon termination or completion, each Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information, except one archival copy for legal or compliance purposes.
9.7 Term and Termination
This section lasts for three (3) years unless terminated earlier. Obligations of confidentiality and non-compete survive termination.
9.8 No License or Warranty
No rights are granted to use trademarks, patents, or intellectual property. Confidential Information is provided “as is” without warranty of accuracy or completeness.
9.9 Remedies
Unauthorized disclosure may cause irreparable harm. The aggrieved Party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in addition to other remedies.
9.10 Governing Law
This section is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Disputes are subject to the courts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
9.11 Entire Agreement
This represents the entire understanding on confidentiality and non-compete matters. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
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