Legal Agreement

Terms of Service forAgricKonnect

These terms govern your use of AgricKonnect's AI-powered agricultural platform. By using our services, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Clear Terms

Easy-to-understand legal language

Fair Agreement

Balanced rights and responsibilities

Last Updated

January 15, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

Agreement to Terms

  • By creating an account or using AgricKonnect services, you agree to these terms

  • You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services

  • If you disagree with any terms, you must discontinue use immediately

  • Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms

Modifications to Terms

  • We may update these terms to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements

  • Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications

  • You will have 30 days to review changes before they take effect

  • Updated terms will be posted with the effective date clearly indicated

Description of Services

AI Diagnosis Services

  • AI-powered crop disease identification and treatment recommendations

  • Agricultural advisory services based on machine learning algorithms

  • Service accuracy improves over time but is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate

  • Professional agricultural consultation should supplement AI recommendations

Market Intelligence

  • Real-time market prices for major agricultural commodities in Nigeria

  • Connection platform between farmers and verified buyers

  • Weather forecasts and agricultural alerts for your farm location

  • Agricultural news and best practices from local and international sources

Premium Features

  • Unlimited AI diagnoses and priority customer support

  • Advanced farm management tools and detailed analytics

  • Direct buyer connections and negotiation platform

  • Export capabilities for farm records and compliance documentation

User Responsibilities

Account Security

  • Maintain confidentiality of your login credentials

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access

  • Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available

  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

Accurate Information

  • Provide truthful and accurate information when creating your profile

  • Keep your farm location and contact information up to date

  • Submit genuine crop photos for AI diagnosis

  • Report any errors or discrepancies in your account information

Appropriate Use

  • Use services only for legitimate agricultural purposes

  • Respect intellectual property rights of AgricKonnect and third parties

  • Do not attempt to reverse engineer or hack our AI systems

  • Comply with all applicable Nigerian laws and regulations

Prohibited Activities

Platform Misuse

  • Creating fake accounts or impersonating other farmers

  • Uploading false crop images or misleading farm information

  • Attempting to manipulate AI diagnosis results

  • Using automated tools to access services without permission

Commercial Violations

  • Reselling access to AgricKonnect services without authorization

  • Using our platform to facilitate illegal agricultural trade

  • Posting false market information or manipulating price data

  • Engaging in fraudulent transactions with other users

Content Violations

  • Sharing inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content

  • Posting spam, advertisements, or unrelated commercial content

  • Distributing malware or malicious code through our platform

  • Violating copyright or trademark rights of others

Payment and Billing

Subscription Plans

  • Free tier includes basic AI diagnosis and weather alerts

  • Premium subscriptions billed monthly or annually in Nigerian Naira

  • Prices may change with 30 days advance notice to subscribers

  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by Nigerian law

Payment Methods

  • Accept major Nigerian banks, mobile money, and international cards

  • Automatic renewal unless cancelled before billing cycle ends

  • Failed payments may result in service suspension after grace period

  • Contact support for payment disputes or billing questions

Refund Policy

  • Refunds considered for technical issues preventing service use

  • Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of payment

  • Partial refunds may apply for mid-cycle cancellations

  • Processing time for approved refunds is 5-10 business days

Limitation of Liability

AI Diagnosis Disclaimer

  • AI recommendations are advisory only and not a substitute for professional advice

  • We are not liable for crop losses resulting from following our recommendations

  • Users should verify AI diagnosis with local agricultural extension officers

  • Treatment recommendations should be adapted to local conditions and regulations

Market Information Disclaimer

  • Market prices are estimates and may not reflect actual transaction values

  • We are not responsible for losses from market price fluctuations

  • Buyer connections are facilitated but transaction terms are between parties

  • Weather forecasts are based on third-party data and may be inaccurate

Service Availability

  • Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service

  • Force majeure events may impact service availability without liability

  • Compensation limited to service credits for extended outages

Account Termination

Voluntary Termination

  • You may delete your account at any time through app settings

  • Data export available for 30 days after account deletion request

  • Subscription benefits continue until end of current billing period

  • Some data may be retained for legal compliance requirements

Involuntary Termination

  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms of service violations

  • Repeated abuse or fraudulent activity may result in permanent ban

  • Notice will be provided except for serious violations requiring immediate action

  • Appeal process available for users who believe termination was in error

Governing Law and Disputes

Nigerian Law

  • These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

  • Disputes subject to jurisdiction of Nigerian courts

  • Compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)

  • Adherence to Central Bank of Nigeria payment regulations

Dispute Resolution

  • Good faith negotiations required before formal legal proceedings

  • Mediation preferred for commercial disputes between platform users

  • Consumer protection laws apply to farmer-buyer transactions

  • Legal proceedings in English language in Lagos State High Court

Questions About These Terms?

Our legal and customer service teams are available to help clarify any aspects of these terms of service.

Customer Support

support@agrickonnect.ng

+234 800 AGRIC (247425)

Legal Department

legal@agrickonnect.ng

Lagos Office: +234 1 234 5678

These terms of service were last updated on January 15, 2025. Previous versions are available upon request for legal compliance.

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