Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Please read these Terms & Conditions (“T&Cs”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the website uodalumning.org (“the Website”) operated by the University of Dundee Alumni Chapter, Nigeria (“the Chapter”, “us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Website.

1. Membership and Eligibility

A. Eligibility

• Alumni Status: Membership on this Website is generally restricted to individuals who have successfully completed a course of study at the University of Dundee and its associated institutions.
• Verification: The Chapter reserves the right to verify your alumni status with the University of Dundee. We may request proof of graduation or matriculation details.
• Guests and Associates: Certain non-alumni (e.g., current students, faculty, or staff of the University of Dundee) may be granted limited “Associate” or “Guest” access at the sole discretion of the Chapter executive committee.

B. Account Security

• You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Website and for any activities or actions under your password.
• You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorised use of your account.

2. Rules of Conduct and Use

Your use of the Website and any affiliated platforms (including forums, member directories, or event pages) is strictly for personal, non-commercial, alumni networking, and Chapter-related activities. You agree not to:

• Misuse the Directory: Use the Member Directory for unsolicited mass mailings, spam, direct marketing, or commercial solicitation of other members.
• Post Prohibited Content: Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, vulgar, obscene, or racially, religiously, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Interfere with Operation: Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or the servers or networks connected to the Website.
• Commercial Use: Use the Website, its content, or the personal data of other members for any commercial or financial gain without the explicit written permission of the Chapter executive committee.

The Chapter reserves the right to suspend or terminate the account of any member who violates these rules of conduct.

3. Intellectual Property

A. Chapter Content

• All content, including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and software used on this Website, is the property of the University of Dundee Alumni Chapter, Nigeria, or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
• You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any of the Chapter’s content without our express written permission.

B. User-Submitted Content

• By submitting or posting content (e.g., photos, articles, forum posts) on the Website, you grant the Chapter a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Chapter and the Website.
• You affirm that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish the content you submit.

4. Payment Terms (For Events and Donations)

A. Transactions

• If you register for a paid event, purchase merchandise, or make a donation through the Website, you represent and warrant that you are legally authorised to use the payment method provided.
• All transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors (e.g., banks, online payment gateways). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.

B. Refunds

• All payments for membership dues or donations are generally non-refundable.
• Refund policies for event registration fees will be clearly stated on the specific event registration page. Where refunds are permitted, they will be processed according to the stated policy.

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the University of Dundee Alumni Chapter, Nigeria.

• The Chapter has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
• You further acknowledge and agree that the Chapter shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
• We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

A. Disclaimer

The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Chapter makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, or materials included on the Website.

• We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• We are not responsible for the accuracy or veracity of information posted by other members in profiles or forums.

B. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the University of Dundee Alumni Chapter, Nigeria, nor its executive members, volunteers, or representatives, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website.
• Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

A. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

B. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be first addressed through negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved, it shall be finally settled by a court of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria.

8. Changes to Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

University of Dundee Alumni Chapter, Nigeria

Email: info@uodalumning.org