Terms of Service

Welcome to the Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and the Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) regarding your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

'Services'

All products, services, platforms, and resources provided by the Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative), including but not limited to our website, community platform, educational programs, events, and labs.

'User Content'

Any content, information, data, text, images, videos, or other materials that you submit, post, or share through our Services.

'Community'

The Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) community platform and all associated programs, events, and member interactions.

'Account'

Your registered user account on our platform.

'Intellectual Property'

All copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights.

The Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) provides:

• Community Platform: A digital space for students and young professionals to connect, learn, and grow together
• Educational Programs: Structured learning experiences focused on personal development, leadership, and skill building
• Innovation Labs: Technology solutions and product development initiatives
• Networking Events: Virtual and in-person gatherings for community building
• Mentorship Programs: Connections between experienced professionals and emerging talent
• Resources and Content: Educational materials, tools, and resources for personal and professional development

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice.

4.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our Services.

4.2 Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. When registering, you must:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

The Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) is built on principles of respect, growth, and collaboration. All community members must adhere to the following guidelines:

5.1 Respectful Interaction

• Treat all community members with respect and dignity
• Use inclusive and appropriate language
• Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Engage constructively in discussions and debates

5.2 Prohibited Behavior

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind
• Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or other protected characteristics
• Sharing of false, misleading, or harmful information
• Spam, self-promotion, or commercial solicitation without permission
• Sharing of inappropriate or offensive content

5.3 Content Standards

All User Content must be:

• Relevant to the community and platform purpose
• Original or properly attributed
• Free from malicious code or harmful links
• Compliant with applicable laws and regulations

As a user of our Services, you are responsible for:

• Compliance: Following all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms
• Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accurate Information: Providing truthful and current information
• Content Ownership: Ensuring you have the right to share any content you post
• Reporting Violations: Reporting any violations of these Terms or community guidelines
• Device Security: Maintaining appropriate security measures on your devices

7.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and their compilation, are owned by the Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in content you create and share through our Services. However, by sharing content on our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for the purposes of operating and promoting our Services.

7.3 Respect for Third-Party Rights

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not post content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Services, you consent to:

• The collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and similar technologies
• Communications from us regarding our Services and community activities

9.1 Free Services

Many of our Services are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce fees for certain services with appropriate notice.

9.2 Paid Services

For any paid services or events:

• All fees are stated in Nigerian Naira unless otherwise specified
• Payment is required before access to paid services
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

You may not use our Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit malicious code or engage in hacking activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Collect personal information without consent
• Use our Services for commercial purposes without permission

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Mikaelson Innovation and Community Development Initiative (Mikaelson Initiative) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Loss of privacy or security breaches
• Failure to meet professional or educational goals

Our total liability for any claims related to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms or our community guidelines
• Engage in harmful or disruptive behavior
• Provide false or misleading information
• Fail to pay required fees
• Request deletion of your account

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use our Services will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and dispute resolution will survive

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Nigeria, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Post the updated Terms on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
• Provide at least 30 days' notice for significant changes

Your continued use of our Services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms, please contact us: