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Terms of Service
Last updated: 21 June 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Civic Nigeria ("the Platform", "our Service"). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our platform.
Civic Nigeria is a non-partisan platform designed to help Nigerian citizens:
- Find and contact their elected representatives at federal, state, and local levels
- Access information about government structure and civic processes
- Track legislative activities, bills, and public hearings
- Learn about democratic participation and civic engagement
- Access verified contact information for government officials
Free Public Service
Our core services are provided free of charge to promote democratic participation and civic engagement in Nigeria.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may:
- Access and use our services for personal, non-commercial civic engagement
- Contact representatives through provided information
- Share accurate information and feedback to improve our services
- Use our data for educational or research purposes (with attribution)
Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Use the platform for harassment, threats, or intimidation of any kind
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Use our services for commercial marketing or spam
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission
Important Disclaimers
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information on our platform is complete, current, or error-free.
Information Sources and Accuracy
- Government Data: We source information from official government websites, INEC records, and verified public sources
- Regular Updates: We update our database regularly, but government changes may occur between updates
- User Corrections: We welcome reports of errors and work to correct them promptly
- No Warranty: Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
Your Responsibility
You should verify critical information independently, especially before making important decisions or taking actions based on our data.
Civic Nigeria maintains strict political neutrality:
- We do not endorse any political party, candidate, or political position
- Information is presented objectively without editorial bias
- We provide equal access to information about all representatives regardless of party affiliation
- Our platform is designed to inform, not influence political decisions
Users are responsible for their own political opinions and decisions. Our role is purely informational and educational.
Our Content
The platform design, code, and original content are owned by Civic Nigeria. However, we believe in open civic data:
- Public government data remains in the public domain
- You may use our platform's public data for non-commercial, educational purposes
- Attribution to Civic Nigeria is appreciated when using our data
- Commercial use of our compiled database requires permission
User Content
When you submit feedback, corrections, or other content to us, you grant us the right to use that information to improve our services while retaining your ownership of the content.
Important Legal Notice
Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law.
Service Limitations
- We provide information services, not legal or political advice
- We are not responsible for actions taken by government officials
- We cannot guarantee responses from representatives you contact
- Platform availability may be interrupted for maintenance or technical issues
- We are not liable for any damages arising from use of our platform
Maximum Liability
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid for our services (which is currently zero for our free services).
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key Points: We don't sell your data, we minimize data collection, and we protect your information with appropriate security measures.
By using our platform, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully.
Your Rights
You may stop using our platform at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it by contacting us.
Our Rights
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, including but not limited to:
- Violating our acceptable use policies
- Attempting to disrupt or harm our platform
- Using our services for illegal activities
- Repeatedly submitting false information
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on our platform
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Providing email notification for significant changes (if you've provided contact information)
Your continued use of our platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes will be resolved in Nigerian courts.
Dispute Resolution
Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any issues:
- First, contact our support team at support@civic.ng
- We commit to responding within 5 business days
- Most issues can be resolved through direct communication
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Thank you for using Civic Nigeria to engage with Nigerian democracy.