Terms and Conditions
Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the BodeAbbey Gratis Consulting website and services operated by BodeAbbey GRATIS Limited ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our services.
Important: These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BodeAbbey GRATIS Limited. Please read them carefully.
Our Services
BodeAbbey GRATIS Limited provides professional IT consulting services including but not limited to:
- IT Consulting and Strategy
- Infrastructure Setup and Management
- Cloud Security Solutions
- System Migration Services
- Database Management
- Software Development
- IT Training and Support
- Technical Documentation
Specific terms for individual services will be outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work.
User Responsibilities
Account Information
- • Provide accurate and complete information when requested
- • Maintain the confidentiality of account credentials
- • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- • Update information promptly when changes occur
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- • Use our services for any unlawful or prohibited activities
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
- • Upload or transmit malicious code or content
- • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Cooperation
You agree to cooperate with us in good faith and provide necessary access, information, and resources required for service delivery.
Payment Terms
Fees and Billing
- • All fees are quoted in USD unless otherwise specified
- • Payment terms are typically Net 30 unless otherwise agreed
- • Invoices are sent electronically and must be paid by the due date
- • Late payments may incur additional charges as permitted by law
Refund Policy
Refund eligibility depends on the nature of services provided:
- • Consulting services: No refunds after work has commenced
- • Training programs: Refunds available up to 7 days before start date
- • Software development: Refunds subject to project milestones
- • Other services: As specified in individual agreements
Disputes
Any billing disputes must be raised within 30 days of invoice date. We will work in good faith to resolve any legitimate concerns.
Intellectual Property
Our Property
All content, materials, and intellectual property on our website and in our services, including but not limited to:
- • Text, graphics, logos, and images
- • Software and source code
- • Methodologies and processes
- • Documentation and templates
- • Trademarks and service marks
Are owned by or licensed to BodeAbbey GRATIS Limited and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Client Property
You retain ownership of your data, content, and pre-existing intellectual property. We will not use your confidential information except as necessary to provide services.
Work Product
Ownership of deliverables created specifically for you will be addressed in individual service agreements. Generally, custom work product becomes your property upon full payment.
Confidentiality
We understand the importance of protecting sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality practices:
Our Commitments
- Protect your confidential information
- Use information only for service delivery
- Maintain appropriate security measures
- Return or destroy data upon request
Your Responsibilities
- Clearly identify confidential information
- Provide necessary access permissions
- Inform us of any security requirements
- Execute separate NDAs when required
Liability and Warranties
Service Warranties
We warrant that our services will be:
- • Performed with professional skill and care
- • Delivered in accordance with agreed specifications
- • Compliant with applicable laws and regulations
- • Free from material defects for the warranty period
Limitation of Liability
IMPORTANT: Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific services giving rise to the claim.
We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Disclaimer
Except as expressly stated, our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- • Natural disasters or extreme weather
- • Government actions or regulations
- • War, terrorism, or civil unrest
- • Pandemic or health emergencies
- • Internet or telecommunications failures
- • Power outages or utility failures
- • Labor strikes or disputes
- • Supplier or vendor failures
In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize delays and will resume performance as soon as practicable.
Contract Termination
Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate ongoing services with 30 days written notice. You will be responsible for payment of services rendered up to the termination date.
Termination for Cause
We may terminate services immediately if you:
- • Fail to pay invoices when due
- • Breach these terms and fail to cure within 15 days
- • Engage in unlawful or harmful activities
- • Violate our acceptable use policies
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, we will provide reasonable assistance in transitioning services and will return or destroy your confidential information as requested.
Governing Law and Disputes
Applicable Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
We prefer to resolve disputes amicably through direct negotiation. If this is not possible:
- Disputes will first be addressed through mediation
- Unresolved disputes will be subject to binding arbitration
- Arbitration will be conducted in Lagos State, Nigeria
- The arbitration award shall be final and binding
General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any service agreements and privacy policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BodeAbbey GRATIS Limited.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations with reasonable notice.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or our right to enforce it in the future.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email:
legal@bodeabbey.com
General Inquiries:
info@bodeabbey.com
Business Address: Lagos State, Nigeria.
Response Time: We will respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days.
Acknowledgment
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.