Terms Of Use

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR USE OF AND ACCESS TO THE SERVICES (AS DEFINED BELOW) ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE OR ACCESS THE SERVICES IN ANY MANNER. Last updated: 6th, October 2024 

These Terms of Use (these "Terms") represent an agreement between you and Igbigi Technology Limited. ("Igbigi") and contain the terms and conditions governing your use of and access to our mobile application https://www.igbigi.com. and all affiliated websites owned and operated by us (collectively, the “Mobile Application") and our products, services, websites and Mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). "You" and "your" mean the person who uses or accesses the Services. "We," "us," and "our" mean Igbigi and its successors, affiliates, and assignees. As used in these Terms, "Igbigi Account" means the account you have with us for the Services.

Your use of and access to the Services are subject at all times to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. Please read these Terms and our Privacy Policy carefully. By using or accessing the Services, you represent that you have read and understand these Terms and our Privacy Policy and you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of these Terms and our Privacy Policy, do not use or access the Services.

THESE TERMS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, YOUR AUTHORIZATION FOR DEBITS AND CREDITS FROM AND TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT YOUR CONSENT TO USE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Your Consent. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you consent to use electronic signatures and to electronically receive all records, notices, statements, communications, and other items for all services provided to you under these Terms and in connection with your relationship with us (collectively, "Communications") that we may otherwise be required to send or provide you in paper form (e.g., by mail). By accepting and agreeing to these Terms electronically, you represent that: (1) you have read and understand this consent to use electronic signatures and to receive Communications electronically; (2) you satisfy the minimum hardware and software requirements specified below; and (3) your consent will remain in effect until you withdraw your consent as specified below.

Your Right to Withdraw Your Consent. Your consent to receive Communications electronically will remain in effect until you withdraw it. You may withdraw your consent to receive further Communications electronically at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. If you withdraw your consent to receive Communications electronically, we will close your Igbigi Account and return the balance in your Igbigi Account to your Bank Account as set forth in these Terms, and you will no longer be able to use your Igbigi Account or the Services, except as expressly provided in these Terms. Any withdrawal of your consent to receive Communications electronically will be effective only after we have a reasonable period of time to process your withdrawal. Please note that withdrawal of your consent to receive Communications electronically will not apply to Communications electronically provided by us to you before the withdrawal of your consent becomes effective.
You Must Keep Your Contact Information Current With Us. In order to ensure that we are able to provide Communications to you electronically, you must notify us of any change in your email address and your mobile device number or other text message address by updating your profile on the Mobile Application.
Copies of Communications. You should print and save and/or electronically store a copy of all Communications that we send to you electronically.

Hardware and Software Requirements. In order to access and retain Communications provided to you electronically, you must have: (1) a valid email address; (2) a computer or other mobile device (such as tablet or smart phone) that operates on a platform like Windows or a Mac; (3) a connection to the Internet; (4) a Current Version of Internet Explorer 8 (or higher), Mozilla Firefox 7.0, Safari 5, or Chrome 15; (5) a Current Version of a program that accurately reads and displays PDF files, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7 or higher; (6) a computer or device and an operating system capable of supporting all of the above; and (7) a printer to print out and save Communications in paper form or electronic storage to retain Communications in an electronic form. "Current Version" means a version of the software that is currently being supported by its publisher.

Changes. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to communicate with you in paper form. In addition, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to discontinue the provision of electronic Communications or to terminate or change the terms and conditions on which we provide electronic Communications. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we will notify you of any such termination or change by updating these Terms on the Mobile Application or delivering notice of such termination or change electronically.

What are the requirements to use the Services? In order to use the Services, you must: (a) accept and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy; (b) register with us on the Website; (c) be a Nigerian citizen (or a legal Nigerian resident) of at least 18 years of age; (d) have a Bank Account with a Nigerian financial institution; and (e) provide all information requested by us, such as your name, email address, mobile device number, online credentials for your Bank Account, and such other information as we may request from time to time (collectively, "User Information"). You represent and warrant that all User Information you provide us from time to time is truthful, accurate, current, and complete, and you agree not to misrepresent your identity or your User Information. You agree to promptly notify us of changes to your User Information by updating your Igbigi Account on the Mobile Application; provided, however, that you must notify us at least three Business Days before any changes to your Bank Account information, including, but not limited to, the closure of your Bank Account for any reason by sending an email to [email protected]. or by updating your Igbigi Account via the Mobile Application. If we approve your registration, you will be authorized to use the Services, subject to these Terms.

For our compliance purposes and in order to provide the Services to you, you hereby authorize us to, directly or through a third-party, obtain, verify, and record information and documentation that helps us verify your identity and Bank Account information. When you register for the Services and from time to time thereafter, we may require you to provide and/or confirm information and documentation that will allow us to identify you, such as:
A copy of your government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license;
A copy of a utility bill, bank statement, affidavit, or other bill, dated within three months of our request, with your name and Nigerian street address on it; and
Such other information and documentation that we may require from time to time.
By using the Services and providing User Information to us, you automatically authorize us to obtain, directly or indirectly through our third-party service providers and without any time limit or the requirement to pay any fees, information about you and your Bank Account from the financial institution holding your Bank Account and other third-party websites and databases as necessary to provide the Services to you. For purposes of such authorization, you hereby grant Igbigi Technology Limited and our third-party service providers a limited power of attorney, and you hereby appoint lgbigi Technology Limited and our third-party service providers as your true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for you and in your name, place, and stead, in any and all capacities, to access third-party websites, servers, and documents; retrieve information; and use your User Information, all as described above, with the full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection with such activities, as fully to all intents and purposes as you might or could do in person.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WHEN lgbigiTechnology Limited OR OUR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCESS AND RETRIEVE INFORMATION FROM SUCH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, lgbigi Technology Limited AND OUR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE ACTING AS YOUR AGENT, AND NOT THE AGENT OR ON BEHALF OF THE THIRD PARTY. You agree that other third parties shall be entitled to rely on the foregoing authorization, agency, and power of attorney granted by you. You understand and agree that the Services are not endorsed or sponsored by any third-party account providers accessible through the Services. We make no effort to review information obtained from the financial institution holding your Bank Account and other third-party websites and databases for any purpose, including, but not limited to, accuracy, legality, or non-infringement. As between lgbigiTechnology Limited and our third-party service providers, lgbigi Technology Limited owns your confidential User Information.

The information you provide us is subject to our Privacy Policy. Services Provided? Igbigi offers the following services:
● Escrow Services: Secure transactions between buyers and sellers where funds are held in escrow until the transaction is completed to the satisfaction of both parties.
● Crypto Wallet: A digital wallet allowing you to store, send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies, including Igbigi's proprietary cryptocurrency.
● Igbigi Cryptocurrency: The official cryptocurrency of the App, which can be bought, sold, and transferred within the App. ● Virtual USD Cards: a secure and convenient way to make online payments. Designed for seamless transactions, this card allows you to shop internationally and make payments in USD without the need for a physical card. 

Cryptocurrency Transactions
Deposits: Every deposit you make into your Igbigi account will be automatically registered as a purchase of Igbigi Cryptocurrency at the prevailing exchange rate.
Withdrawals: Every withdrawal from your Igbigi account will be registered as a sale of IgbigiCryptocurrency at the prevailing exchange rate.
Transfers: Transfers within the App are recorded as cryptocurrency transfers between users.

Use of the Escrow Service Creating an Escrow Transaction: Both parties (buyer and seller) must agree to use the escrow service and specify the terms of the transaction within the App.
Release of Funds: Funds will be released to the seller upon confirmation of the buyer's satisfaction with the transaction. If a dispute arises, the matter will be handled in accordance with our Dispute Resolution Policy.
Fees: Igbigi may charge a fee for escrow services, which will be disclosed at the time of the transaction.
The purpose of the Escrow Service is to try to help financial transactions run smoothly with minimal effort from all parties involved. The buyer pays the total purchase sum to Igbigi and the same funds will be released to the seller upon confirming the buyer’s due diligence process has been completed and they are satisfied. 
Your funds will remain in your Igbigi Account until you make a withdrawal to your linked Bank account using our Mobile Application. A service fee for withdrawals and transaction processing will be disclosed to you at the point of withdrawal. It is important to ensure you have sufficient funds available, if you do not have sufficient available funds in your Igbigi Account to cover the amount of the requested transfer, your request for the transfer will be declined. We may also transfer funds from your Igbigi Account to your Bank Account without notice to you upon the closure of your Igbigi Account as described below and at any time if required by applicable law or if we, in our sole discretion, suspect the Services are being used for illicit purposes or otherwise in violation of these Terms.
Igbigi Technology Limited is not a financial adviser, and the Services are not intended to provide financial advice. Your financial situation is unique. We are not responsible for ensuring your debit card has sufficient funds for your needs, purposes, or transactions. We do not make any representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind that the Services are appropriate for you. Before using the Services, you should consider obtaining additional information and advice from a financial adviser.

How do I check the balance in my lgbigi Account? You may obtain information about the balance of funds in your Igbigi Account at any time by logging in to your account on the Mobile Application.

Will I receive interest on the funds held in my Igbigi Account? You agree that you will not receive interest or other earnings on the funds in your Igbigi Account. You irrevocably transfer and assign to Igbigi Technology Limited any and all rights that you may have to any interest that may accrue on funds held in your Igbigi Account. This assignment applies only to interest earned on the funds held in your Igbigi Account, and nothing in these Terms grants Igbigi Technology Limited any rights to the principal of the funds held in your Igbigi Account.

Are there any fees for using the Services? Fees may apply to various transactions within the App, including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and escrow services. These fees will be disclosed to you before the completion of any transaction.
Changes to Fees: We reserve the right to modify the fees at any time, with reasonable notice provided to users.

What are some restrictions on using the Services? Your use of the Services must comply with all applicable law. If your use of the Services is prohibited by applicable law, then you are not authorized to use the Services. We are not responsible if you use the Services in any manner that violates applicable law.
You agree not to authorize any other person or entity to use your user name and password or mobile device to access the Services. You are solely responsible for the maintenance, confidentiality, and security of your username, password, and other User Information. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, you are responsible for all transactions and other activities authorized or performed using your username and password or mobile device, whether authorized or unauthorized by you. Except as otherwise expressly stated in these Terms or required by applicable law, we are not responsible for any losses arising out of the loss or theft of your User Information or your mobile device or from unauthorized or fraudulent transactions associated with your Bank Account or your IgbigiAccount. If you suspect or become aware of any unauthorized activity or access to your username, password, or mobile device, you must contact us immediately at [email protected].
We offer the Services and the features, information, materials, and content provided and depicted through the Services (collectively, "Content") solely for your personal use for the purposes described therein and in these Terms. Any and all other uses are prohibited. You may not restrict or inhibit any other person from using or enjoying the Services or Content.
The Services and Content are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. We expressly reserve all rights and remedies under applicable law. Except as expressly provided by these Terms or with our prior written consent, you may not use, modify, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, reproduce, distribute, rent, sell, license, publish, display, download, transmit, or otherwise exploit any Content in any form by any means. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to (and not to allow any third party to): (a) use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automatic or manual device, process, or means to access the Services or copy any Content, except as expressly authorized by us; (b) take any action that imposes or may impose (in our sole determination) an unreasonable or a disproportionately large load on the Services or our infrastructure; (c) utilize any device, software, or routine that will interfere or attempt to interfere with the functionality of the Services; (d) rent, lease, copy, provide access to, or sublicense any portion of the Services or Content to a third party; (e) use any portion of the Services or Content to provide, or incorporate any portion of the Services or Content into, any product or service provided to a third party; (f) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise seek to obtain the source code of the Services or Content; (g) modify the Services or Content or create any derivative product from any of the foregoing; (h) remove or obscure any proprietary or other notices contained in the Services or Content; (i) use the Services or Content in any way that is illegal, harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, as we may determine in our sole discretion; (j) jeopardize the security of your Igbigi Account or any other person’s Igbigi Account (such as allowing someone else to use your username and password to access the Services); (k) attempt, in any manner, to obtain the username, password, account, or other security information from any other user of the Services; (l) violate the security of any computer network or crack any passwords or security encryption codes; or (m) run Mail list, Listserv, any form of auto-responder or "spam," or any processes that run or are activated while you are not logged in to access the Services. We may, but are not obligated to, monitor your use of the Services and Content.
We do not grant you any licenses, express or implied, to our intellectual property or the intellectual property of our licensors, except as expressly stated in these Terms. We and our third-party licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, Content, and any associated patents, trademarks, copyrights, mask work rights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights.
The Services may permit you to submit content, send emails and other communications, and provide other information for publication or distribution to third parties (collectively, "User Content"). Any User Content must not be illegal, threatening, obscene, racist, defamatory, libelous, pornographic, infringing of intellectual property rights, promoting of illegal activity or harm to groups and/or individuals, invasive of privacy, purposely false or otherwise injurious to third parties, or objectionable and must not consist of or contain software, computer viruses, commercial solicitation, political campaigning, chain letters, mass mailings, or any form of "spam." If you submit User Content, and unless we indicate otherwise, you grant us a nonexclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable (through multiple tiers) right to use, modify, reproduce, adapt, translate, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit such User Content throughout the world in any media. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any User Content submitted by you or any other user or third party.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may, in our sole discretion and without liability to you, terminate (or suspend access to) your use of the Services, Content, or your Igbigi Account for any reason, including, but not limited to, your breach of these Terms.
What do I do if my mobile device is lost or stolen or if I suspect someone has gained unauthorized access to my username or password? If your mobile device is lost or stolen or if you suspect someone has gained unauthorized access to your username or password, you must contact us immediately at [email protected]. In order to take any action, you will need to provide certain User Information so we can verify your identity.
How does Igbigi Technology Limited communicate with me about the Services? In order to use the Services, you must provide and verify your mobile device number or other text message address to us, and you must expressly consent to receive text messages relating to the Services at that number or address. Third-party data and message fees may apply. To verify your mobile device number or text message address, we may send you a code via text message to the mobile device number or text message address you provide, and you must enter that code as instructed by us. If you change your mobile device number or text message address, you must promptly provide and verify your new mobile device number or text message address.
In addition, if you provide your email address to us, we may send you important notices via email about the Services. What do I need to know about third-party websites? The Services may contain links or connections to third-party websites or services that are not owned or operated by us or our third-party service providers or licensors. We provide such links and connections for your reference only. We do not control such third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their availability or content. Our inclusion of such links and connections does not imply our endorsement of such third-party websites or services or any association with their owners or operators. We assume no liability whatsoever for any such third-party websites or services or any content, features, products, or practices of such third-party websites or services. Your access and use of such third-party websites and services is subject to applicable third-party terms and conditions and privacy policies. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each third-party website or service that you visit or utilize.

What if I want to stop using the Services? You may stop using the Services, close your Igbigi Account, and cancel these Terms at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. and providing sufficient information for us to verify your identity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there are any pending transactions relating to your Igbigi Account when we receive your termination notice, we will close your Igbigi Account promptly after such transactions are completed. Your termination of these Terms will not affect any of our rights or your obligations arising under these Terms prior to termination.
Upon the closure of your Igbigi Account, we will transfer the funds in your Igbigi Account, if any, to your Bank Account within a reasonable time frame. If your Bank Account is closed or we are otherwise unable to transfer the funds in your Igbigi Account to your Bank Account, we will send you a check for the amount of the funds to you at your street address in our records within a reasonable time frame. 
If you do not use the Services for a certain period of time, applicable law may require us to report the funds in your Igbigi Account as unclaimed property. If this occurs, we may try to locate you at the address shown in our records. If we are unable to locate you, we may be required to deliver any funds in your Igbigi Account to the applicable state as unclaimed property. The specified period of time to report and deliver funds to a state varies by state, but usually ranges between two and five years.
Provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination of these Terms will survive termination of these Terms.

What about my privacy? Igbigi Technology Limited takes the privacy of its users very seriously. You understand that by using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your information as set forth in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

What else do I need to know about the Services? Additional Terms. In conjunction with your access or use of the Services, you may be subject to additional terms, rules, policies, and conditions that are posted on the Mobile Application, including, but not limited to, terms and conditions for our referral or rewards programs (the “Additional Terms”), which are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms. In the event of a conflict between any Additional Terms and these Terms, these Terms will control.
Warranty Disclaimer. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND ALL INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND OTHER CONTENT (INCLUDING THAT OF THIRD PARTIES) INCLUDED IN OR ACCESSIBLE FROM THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE AND OUR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND AS TO THE SERVICES AND ALL INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND OTHER CONTENT (INCLUDING THAT OF THIRD PARTIES) INCLUDED IN OR ACCESSIBLE FROM THE SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE AND OUR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (A) THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (B) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, OR (E) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US OR OUR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICES WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.
ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. Limitation of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT Igbigi Technology Limited, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR (A) THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES; (B) ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF SUCH PERSONS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR ARE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THESE TERMS, THE SERVICES, OR CONTENT; (C) ANY AMOUNT, IN THE AGGREGATE, IN EXCESS OF THE GREATER OF 20,000 naira OR THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM YOUR DEBIT CARD TO YOUR IGBIGI ACCOUNT VIA THE SERVICES; OR (D) ANY EVENT BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnity. At our request, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Igbigi Technology Limited, its affiliates, and its and their respective employees, officers, directors, agents, and third-party service providers from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities, damages (actual and consequential), losses, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in any way related to any third-party claims relating to your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, applicable law or any third-party rights, or your fraud or willful misconduct. Such indemnified parties reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate in asserting any available defenses.
Assignment. You may not transfer, assign, or delegate these Terms or your rights or obligations hereunder or your Igbigi Technology Limited Account in any way (by operation of law or otherwise) without our prior written consent. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may transfer, assign, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder without your consent.
Third-Party Beneficiary. You agree that our third-party services providers are third-party beneficiaries of the applicable provisions of these Terms, with all rights to enforce such provisions as if such service providers were a party to these Terms. Governing Law. These Terms are made under and will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without giving effect to any principles that provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; CLASS ACTION WAIVER. For any and all controversies, disputes, demands, claims, or causes of action between you and us (including the interpretation and scope of this Section and the arbitrability of the controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action) relating to the Services or these Terms (as well as any related or prior agreement that you may have had with us), you and we agree to resolve any such controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action exclusively through binding and confidential arbitration. The arbitration will take place in the federal judicial district of your residence. As used in this Section, "we" and "us" mean Igbigi Technology Limited and its subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors, successors, and assigns and all of its and their respective employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives. In addition, "we" and "us" include any third party providing any product, service, or benefit in connection with the Services or these Terms (as well as any related or prior agreement that you may have had with us) if such third party is named as a co-party with us in any controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action subject to this Section.
Arbitration will be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act and not any state arbitration law. The arbitration will be conducted before one commercial arbitrator from the Nigeria Arbitration and Conciliation Act with substantial experience in resolving commercial contract disputes. As modified by these Terms, and unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing, the arbitration will be governed by the Nigeria Arbitration and Conciliation Act’s Commercial Arbitration Rules and, if the arbitrator deems them applicable, the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, the "Rules and Procedures").
You should review this provision carefully. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you are GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT to assert or defend your rights EXCEPT for matters that you file in small claims court in the state or municipality of your residence within the jurisdictional limits of the small claims court and as long as such matter is only pending in that court. Additionally, notwithstanding this agreement to arbitrate, either party may seek emergency equitable relief in federal court if it has jurisdiction or, if it does not, in a state court located in the federal judicial district of your residence in order to maintain the status quo pending arbitration, and each party hereby agrees to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the federal judicial district of your residence for such purpose. A request for interim measures will not be deemed a waiver of the obligation to arbitrate.
Your rights will be determined by a NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR and NOT a judge or jury. You are entitled to a FAIR HEARING, BUT the arbitration procedures may be SIMPLER AND MORE LIMITED THAN RULES APPLICABLE IN COURT. Arbitrators’ decisions are as enforceable as any court order and are subject to VERY LIMITED REVIEW BY A COURT.
You and we must abide by the following rules: (A) ANY CLAIMS BROUGHT BY YOU OR US MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING; (B) THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS, MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING, AND MAY NOT AWARD CLASS-WIDE RELIEF; (c) in the event that you are able to demonstrate that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, we will pay as much of your filing and hearing fees in connection with the arbitration as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive as compared to the cost of litigation, (d) the arbitrator will honor claims of privilege and privacy recognized at law; (e) the arbitration will be confidential, and neither you nor we may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by applicable law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award; (f) subject to the limitation of liability provisions of these Terms, the arbitrator may award any individual relief or individual remedies that are expressly permitted by applicable law; and (h) each party will pay its own attorneys’ fees and expenses, unless there is a statutory provision that requires the prevailing party to be paid its fees and litigation expenses and the arbitrator awards such attorneys’ fees and expenses to the prevailing party, and, in such instance, the fees and costs awarded will be determined by the applicable law.
This Section will survive termination of your Igbigi Technology Limited Account and these Terms as well as any voluntary payment of any debt in full by you or any bankruptcy by you or us. With the exception of subparts (a) and (b) of this Section (prohibiting arbitration on a class or collective basis), if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the Rules and Procedures, then the balance of this arbitration provision will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal, or conflicting part was not contained herein. If, however, either subpart (a) or (b) of this Section is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision will be null and void, and neither you nor we will be entitled to arbitration. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, the dispute will be exclusively brought in federal court if it has jurisdiction or, if it does not, in a state court located in the federal judicial district of your residence.
If you wish to opt out of this arbitration provision, you must notify us of your election in writing within 30 days of the date that you first became subject to this arbitration provision or within 30 days of the effective date of any material change to these Terms by sending a written notice to us by certified mail at the following address: IgbigiTechnology Limited Office: 5a Goriola Street, Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos Attn: Arbitration Opt-Out. Your opt-out notice must include your name, address, phone number, and email address.
Miscellaneous. You will be responsible for paying, withholding, filing, and reporting all taxes, duties, and other governmental assessments associated with your activity in connection with the Services, provided that we may, in our sole discretion, do any of the foregoing on your behalf or for ourselves. The failure of either you or us to exercise, in any way, any right herein will not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated, to the minimum extent necessary, so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire and sole agreement between you and us with respect to the Services and supersedes all prior understandings, arrangements, or agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the Services. You hereby acknowledge and agree that you are not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venture of Igbigi Technology Limited and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind Igbigi Technology Limited in any respect whatsoever.

Will Igbigi Technology Limited ever change these Terms or the Services? We may add to or terminate any of the Services or amend these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, without providing notice to you, subject to applicable law. We reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to deliver to you any notice of changes to existing terms or the addition of new terms by posting an updated version of these Terms on the Mobile Application or delivering notice thereof to you electronically. You are free to decide whether or not to accept a revised version of these Terms, but accepting these Terms, as revised, is required for you to continue accessing or using the Services. If you do not agree to these Terms or any revised version of these Terms, your sole recourse is to terminate your access or use of the Services. Except as otherwise expressly stated by us, your access and use of the Services are subject to, and constitute your acceptance of, the version of these Terms in effect at the time of your access or use.

How can I contact Igbigi Technology Limited? If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms or the Services, please contact us at [email protected].