Effective Date: 1st August 2025
Last Updated: 10th August 2025
Welcome to itfa.org.ng (the “Website”), operated by the International Trade Facilitators’ Association (ITFA) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Website is provided as an online membership directory for ITFA’s registered members. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Purpose of the Website
This Website is an official platform for viewing and searching the directory of ITFA’s verified members.
It is intended to:
- Provide information about registered member organizations and individuals.
- Facilitate professional networking and trade connections between members.
- Support ITFA’s mission of promoting and facilitating trade.
It is not intended for bulk data extraction, unsolicited marketing, or any unlawful purpose.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you:
- Confirm you are at least 18 years old or have legal parental/guardian consent.
- Agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable Nigerian and international laws.
3. Directory Use Rules
You may:
- Search and view member profiles for legitimate networking and trade purposes.
- Contact members only through the approved contact methods provided in their profiles.
You may not:
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to scrape or collect data from the directory.
- Harvest contact information for spam, unsolicited marketing, or resale.
- Misrepresent yourself or your affiliation when contacting members.
4. Member Profile Accuracy
Member profiles are created and maintained by the respective members.
While ITFA reviews and verifies membership, we do not guarantee that all profile information is accurate, complete, or up to date.
Members are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings.
5. Intellectual Property
The Website’s design, layout, search features, and all underlying software are the property of ITFA.
The database of members and their profiles is protected under Nigerian and international intellectual property and database rights.
You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute directory content without written permission from ITFA.
6. Limitation of Liability
ITFA will not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, or consequential loss resulting from your use of the directory.
- Any business or professional relationship outcomes resulting from contacts made through the directory.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Use of this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we handle personal and organizational information in compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
8. Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Restrict or suspend access to the directory for users who violate these Terms.
- Remove member listings that are found to be false, misleading, or in breach of ITFA’s policies.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Abuja, Nigeria.
11. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact:
International Trade Facilitators’ Association (ITFA)
Email: info@itfa.org.ng
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Physical Address]