Terms and Conditions

Welcome to SportNaija (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of sportnaija.ng (the “Site”), including all content, features, and services available on or through it (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (together, the “Policies”). If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1) Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are below the age of legal majority in Nigeria, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

2) Content Purpose; No Professional Advice

SportNaija provides sports news, match predictions, analysis, and editorial content primarily for a Nigerian audience. All content is published for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, betting, or other professional advice. Predictions are based on analysis and opinion and do not guarantee outcomes. Any decisions you make based on our content are your sole responsibility.

3) Intellectual Property and Use of Content

All materials on the Site, including articles, graphics, logos, and design elements, are owned by SportNaija or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may share links to our articles with proper credit. However, without prior written permission, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, or distribute our content at scale, nor use our branding or trademarks.

4) Accounts and Features

Currently, SportNaija does not provide user accounts or interactive features such as commenting. If such features are introduced in the future, their use will be subject to these Terms.

5) User Content (Future Use)

If user submissions become available, you will retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it as part of our Services. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates applicable laws or these Terms.

6) Third-Party Links and Advertising

Our Site may include links to third-party websites, advertisers, or partner services. We do not control or take responsibility for their content or policies. Any interactions with third parties are solely between you and them. We may earn revenue through advertising or affiliate links, but this does not influence our editorial independence.

7) Privacy and Cookies

Your use of SportNaija is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we handle your data and use cookies. Where required by law, your consent will be requested.

8) Copyright Policy

If you believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following details:

• Description of the copyrighted material
• URL of the content in question
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A declaration of accuracy and authority

Please send notices to:
Email: [email protected]

9) Prohibited Use

You agree not to misuse the Site, including violating laws, attempting unauthorized access, disrupting services, distributing harmful software, or misrepresenting affiliations.

10) Disclaimer

All Services and content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability. Sports outcomes are inherently uncertain, and we do not guarantee prediction results.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, SportNaija and its team will not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed ₦100,000 or the amount paid by you (if any) within the previous three months, whichever is higher.

12) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold SportNaija harmless from any claims or expenses arising from your use of the Services or breach of these Terms.

13) Updates to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

14) Suspension or Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at our discretion, especially in cases of violation of these Terms.

15) Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of Nigerian courts.

16) Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining sections will remain in effect.

17) Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy and Cookie Policies, form the complete agreement between you and SportNaija regarding the use of the Site.

18) Contact Information

SportNaija
Address: Workstation Coworking, 7 Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Email (General): [email protected]
Email (Legal): [email protected]