1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) and the services provided by Techlex (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease use of the Site.

2. NO LAWYER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

2.1. General Information

The content on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

2.2. No Formation

Use of this Site, including the transmission of information via contact forms or email, does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Techlex.

2.3. Formal Engagement

A lawyer-client relationship is only established when a formal Letter of Engagement or a Legal Retainer Agreement (LRA) has been signed by both an authorized representative of Techlex and the client, and any required initial deposits (retainers) have been paid.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Techlex provides specialized legal services for tech startups, including but not limited to:
  • Company Incorporation and Governance.
  • Intellectual Property Protection.
  • Regulatory Compliance (NDPA/NITDA/SEC/CBN).
  • Contract Drafting and Review.
  • Fundraising and Venture Capital Advisory.

4. ELIGIBILITY

By using this Site, you represent and warrant that:
  • You are at least 18 years of age.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a company, you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, code, and software, is the property of Techlex or its licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright and trademark laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Site for personal or internal business use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or "scrape" the Site’s content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree not to:
  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of Nigerian law.
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or bypass security measures.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, including Techlex personnel.

7. NO LEGAL ADVICE (DISCLAIMER)

The legal information provided on the Site (including blogs, articles, and FAQs) is general in nature. Laws change rapidly, especially in the Nigerian tech space. You should not act upon information found on this Site without seeking professional legal counsel tailored to your specific circumstances.

8. FEES AND PAYMENT

Any fee estimates provided via the Site or email are preliminary and non-binding until a formal engagement is reached. All fees are subject to applicable Nigerian taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT), as required by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

9. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference. We handle all personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Techlex makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site’s uptime or accuracy. To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, Techlex shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of profits) arising out of your use of the Site. Our liability for any direct claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) to use the Site.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Techlex, its partners, and employees from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your violation of any third-party rights.

12. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to our interests or other users.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably within 30 days shall be referred to and finally resolved by Mediation at the Lagos Multi-Door Court House (LMDC). The language of arbitration shall be English.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. MODIFICATIONS

Techlex reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: