Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Welcome to the Chieftaincy Registry ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, chieftaincy.ng, and related services, including registration as a chief and access to native land information. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have the legal capacity to enter into agreements.
• For chief registration, provide verifiable proof of installation by a constituted authority.

3. User Accounts

- Registration: To register as a chief, you must provide accurate and complete information, including proof of installation. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- Account Security: You are responsible for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access at support@chieftaincy.ng.
- Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, including providing false information or engaging in unlawful activities.

4. Use of Services

You agree to:

• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• Not misuse our website, including attempting to gain unauthorized access, introducing malware, or interfering with its functionality.
• Not use our services to post or share content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates the rights of others.

5. Native Lands Search

- The native lands search feature provides access to information about Nigeria's indigenous communities. URLs provided in the search results are sourced from our database and may link to external websites.
- We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of external websites linked through the native lands search.

6. Intellectual Property

- All content on our website, including text, images, logos, and code, is owned by or licensed to the Chieftaincy Registry and protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

- By submitting content (e.g., registration data, feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display such content for the purpose of providing our services.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe on third-party rights.

8. Limitation of Liability

- Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services, including errors in content, unavailability of the website, or issues with linked external sites.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Chieftaincy Registry, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at our discretion, with or without notice, for reasons including violation of these Terms or inactivity.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Lagos, Nigeria.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: support@chieftaincy.ng
• Phone: +234 810 0398 516
• Address: Chieftaincy Registry, Block 2 House 2A, Howson Wright Estate, Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria