Terms of use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Discover234. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Discover234 regarding your use of our website, services, and content. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Description of Service

Discover234 provides a digital platform dedicated to Nigerian history, culture, notable personalities, and regional highlights. Our services include:

• Access to historical articles and cultural content about Nigeria
• Interactive AI-powered chatbot (NaijaBOT) for exploring Nigerian heritage
• "On This Day" feature highlighting historical events
• Notable personalities database and biographical information
• Regional highlights showcasing Nigeria's diverse geography and cultures
• Newsletter subscription services
• Community engagement features

3. User Conduct

When using Discover234, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when required
• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not engage in any activity that could harm or interfere with the website's operation
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Not use automated systems or software to extract data from the website without permission
• Not post or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive content

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Discover234, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of Discover234 or its content suppliers and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.

You may access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, or display of the content requires prior written permission from Discover234.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or contribute content to Discover234 (including comments, stories, photos, or other materials), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit, and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6. AI-Powered Services (NaijaBOT)

Our NaijaBOT service uses artificial intelligence to provide information about Nigerian history and culture. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information provided by NaijaBOT is completely accurate or current. Users should verify important information through additional sources.

NaijaBOT conversations may be monitored and stored for quality improvement purposes. Do not share personal, sensitive, or confidential information with NaijaBOT.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Discover234 is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The service or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Discover234 and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service.

This includes damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Links

Discover234 may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Discover234 shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

10. Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from Discover234 about Nigerian history, culture, and platform updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Discover234 is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

12. Modifications to Service

Discover234 reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Discover234 immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms of Use.

Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Discover234 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: legal@discover234.com
Address: Discover234 Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Discover234 regarding the use of our service and supersede any prior agreements between you and Discover234 relating to your use of the service.