IN THE MATTER OF THE USE OF THE GOODEALS E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
GENERAL TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: 17 October 2025
PREAMBLE
This document constitutes a legally binding agreement ("Agreement") between you, the user ("User," "you," "your"), and GOODEALS NIGERIA LTD. ("GOODEALS," "we," "us," "our"), a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This Agreement governs your access to and use of the GOODEALS website, mobile applications, and all associated services, features, and content (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Platform in any manner, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unequivocally agree to be bound by these General Terms of Service and all other operating rules, policies, and procedures that may be published from time to in on the Platform.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE HEREBY PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM.
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS
1.1. "Platform" refers to the GOODEALS website (goodeals.com.ng), associated mobile applications, APIs, and any other services provided by GOODEALS. 1.2. "Services" means all the functionalities provided by the Platform, including but not limited to the facilitation of connections between Buyers and Vendors for the sale and purchase of goods. 1.3. "User" refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Platform, including casual browsers, registered Buyers, and registered Vendors. 1.4. "Buyer" refers to a User who utilizes the Platform to purchase goods. 1.5. "Vendor" refers to a User who utilizes the Platform to list, advertise, and sell goods. 1.6. "Content" means any data, text, graphics, images, software, audio, video, information, or other materials, including any User-generated content.
ARTICLE 2: SCOPE OF SERVICES AND THE ROLE OF GOODEALS
2.1. GOODEALS provides an online marketplace that enables registered Vendors to sell their goods and registered Buyers to purchase said goods. The Platform acts as a venue to facilitate these transactions.
2.2. Clarification of Role: It is hereby declared that GOODEALS is a facilitator and is not the seller of record for items sold by third-party Vendors. The contract for the sale of goods is a direct and binding agreement between the Buyer and the Vendor. GOODEALS is not a party to this transactional contract and assumes no liability arising from it, except as expressly provided for in our policies or as mandated by law.
2.3. GOODEALS reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, without prior notice, although we will endeavor to provide notice of material changes.
ARTICLE 3: USER ACCOUNTS AND OBLIGATIONS
3.1. Account Creation: To access certain features of the Platform, such as buying or selling, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.2. Account Security: You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account password and for any activities or actions under your account. You shall notify GOODEALS immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to create an account on the Platform.
ARTICLE 4: GOVERNING POLICIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
4.1. The use of the Platform is further governed by specific policies and agreements, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this master Agreement. By agreeing to these General Terms of Service, you also agree to the following, as they may apply to you:
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Privacy Policy: Governs our collection, use, and protection of your personal data, in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
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Acceptable Use Policy: Defines the standards of conduct and prohibited activities on the Platform.
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Buyer Terms and Conditions: A separate, binding agreement that governs all purchasing activities.
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Vendor Agreement: A separate, binding agreement that governs all selling activities.
4.2. In the event of a conflict between these General Terms of Service and any specific policy or agreement, the terms of the more specific document shall prevail in relation to the specific activity it governs.
ARTICLE 5: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1. GOODEALS IP: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform and its original content (excluding User-generated content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of GOODEALS NIGERIA LTD. and its licensors.
5.2. User-Generated Content: By posting, uploading, or displaying Content on the Platform, you grant GOODEALS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your Content in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.
ARTICLE 6: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. To the fullest extent permissible by Nigerian law, GOODEALS disclaims all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Platform and your use thereof.
6.2. GOODEALS makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, quality, safety, or legality of items listed by Vendors, nor of the truth or accuracy of User Content.
6.3. In no event shall GOODEALS, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, or other intangibles, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform or the services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory.
6.4. Our total liability to you for any and all claims arising from the use of the Platform is limited to the greater of (a) the total amount of fees paid by you to GOODEALS in the 12 months prior to the action giving rise to liability, or (b) One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000.00).
ARTICLE 7: GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
7.2. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
ARTICLE 8: AMENDMENT
8.1. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide at least thirty (30) days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Platform after such amendments become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
ARTICLE 9: CONTACT INFORMATION
9.1. For any questions or clarifications regarding these General Terms of Service, please contact our legal department via: goodeals.ng@gmail.com
By using this Platform, you signify your irrevocable acceptance of these General Terms of Service.