Please read these terms carefully before using AgroForest platform
These Terms of Service govern your use of AgroForest platform. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
By accessing and using AgroForest, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AgroForest regarding your use of our platform.
AgroForest is an online marketplace that connects farmers with buyers across Africa. Our platform facilitates the buying and selling of agricultural products, provides agricultural insights, and offers various tools to support the agricultural community.
To use certain features of our service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and all activities under your account.
Users must conduct themselves professionally and ethically. You agree not to use the platform for any unlawful purpose, to respect intellectual property rights, and to provide accurate information about products and services. Fraudulent activities, spam, or harassment will result in account termination.
Farmers are responsible for accurate product descriptions, quality assurance, and timely delivery. All products must comply with local regulations and safety standards. AgroForest reserves the right to remove listings that violate our quality standards or terms of service.
All transactions are processed through our secure payment system. We use an escrow service to protect both buyers and sellers. Payment is released to sellers upon buyer confirmation of satisfactory delivery. Transaction fees apply as outlined in our fee schedule.
All users must complete identity verification before trading. We implement various security measures to protect user data and prevent fraud. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts and reporting any suspicious activities immediately.
AgroForest and its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the platform. Users retain rights to their own content but grant AgroForest a license to use, display, and distribute such content on the platform. Users must respect the intellectual property rights of others.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms, explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
We provide a dispute resolution mechanism for transaction-related issues. Users are encouraged to resolve disputes amicably through our mediation service. For unresolved disputes, binding arbitration may be required as specified in our dispute resolution policy.
AgroForest acts as an intermediary platform and is not liable for the quality, safety, or legality of products listed, the truth or accuracy of listings, or the ability of sellers to sell or buyers to buy. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service with reasonable notice. We may also update these terms from time to time.
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, fraudulent activities, or other reasons deemed necessary for platform security and integrity. Upon termination, certain provisions will survive.
These terms are governed by the laws of Nigeria and other applicable African jurisdictions where we operate. Any legal disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of these jurisdictions, subject to our dispute resolution procedures.
For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at legal@agroforest.com. We will notify users of significant changes to these terms via email or platform notifications. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact us.