- Introduction
Welcome to EMPLA (Eloquent Marketplace) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), an online marketplace where you can buy and sell a variety of products. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, empla.com.ng (the “Site”), and any related services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.
- Using the EMPLA Marketplace
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a contract to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
2.2 Account Registration
You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
2.3 Prohibited Activities
You may not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree not to:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
Post false or misleading information.
Use the Site to harass, abuse, or threaten others.
Interfere with the security or integrity of the Site.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or other users’ accounts.
Use any automated means to access or use the Site, such as robots or spiders.
- Buying and Selling on EMPLA
3.1 Product Listings
Sellers are responsible for ensuring that their product listings are accurate and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
3.2 Orders and Payment
When you place an order on the Site, you agree to pay the total amount due, including the price of the product and any applicable shipping and handling fees. We use a secure third-party payment processor to process payments.
3.3 Shipping and Delivery
Sellers are responsible for shipping products to buyers in a timely manner. Shipping times and costs may vary.
3.4 Returns and Refunds
Please refer to our Refund Policy for information about returns and refunds.
- Intellectual Property
The Site and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of EMPLA or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
- Limitation of Liability
In no event shall EMPLA be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EMPLA and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria.
- Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be settled amicably between the parties. If the parties fail to reach an amicable settlement, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of Nigeria.
- Termination
We may terminate your access to the Site at any time for any reason, with or without notice.
- Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post any changes on the Site and notify you by email.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@empla.com.ng.