Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 5, 2026

Welcome to the official website of the Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch ("we," "our," "us," or the "Branch"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, govern your access to and use of our website and services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Eligibility

This website is intended for use by legal professionals, members of the Nigerian Bar Association, law students, and members of the public seeking information about our Branch. By using this site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or accessing the site under the supervision of a legal guardian.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable Nigerian laws or regulations
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scrape, data-mine, or systematically extract content without permission
• Use the site to send unsolicited commercial communications

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and software — is the property of the Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch or its licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

5. Membership and Account Registration

Certain features of the website may require you to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

6. Event Registrations and Payments

When you register for events, conferences, or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs through our website:

• All fees must be paid in full before participation is confirmed
• Payment processing is handled by third-party providers; we do not store your full payment card details
• Refund and cancellation policies for each event will be stated at the time of registration
• We reserve the right to refuse admission or remove participants for disruptive behavior

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, articles, or other content to the website:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content
• You warrant that you own or have the right to submit the content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights
• We reserve the right to remove any content that is unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., NBA National, courts, government agencies). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or control these sites and are not responsible for their content or practices.

9. Disclaimers

• No Legal Advice: Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this site.
• Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the content is complete, current, or error-free.
• Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website and may suspend or restrict access for maintenance or other reasons.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch and its officers, executives, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use this website.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Branch, its officers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch
[Ozo Amanke Okafor Bar Centre, No 26 (former 50B), High Court Road, Amikwo Awka, Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria]
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Email: nnbaawkabranch@gmail.com
Phone: +2348033912398