ME Academy Affiliate Programme Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 22nd August 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ME Academy Affiliate Programme (the “Programme”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your participation as an Affiliate in the Programme and the use of Our website, www.me-academy.org (“Site”). By signing up to the Programme, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. DEFINITIONS

Account means the account to be opened and operated by You with ME Academy on the Site with the features that enable You to participate in the Programme.

Affiliate means any person accepted by ME Academy to market ME Academy’s Resources and Other Products in exchange for Commission.

Affiliate Link means the unique tracking/referral link assigned to each Affiliate.

Applicable Laws means all laws in force and effect as of the date hereof and which may be enacted or brought into force and effect hereinafter in the applicable Territory, including statutes, rules, regulations, directions, byelaws, notifications, ordinances, and judgments having force of law, or any final interpretation by a court of law having jurisdiction over the matter in question as may be in force and effect during the subsistence of these Terms.

Business Days means any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, on which banks are generally open in the Federal Republic of Nigeria for a full range of business, and the term “Business Days” shall be construed accordingly.

Commission means the amount payable to the Affiliate in accordance with the structure provided under Clause 5 (Commission Structure) and Clause 6 (Payment of Commission) of these Terms.

Customer means any person who purchases ME Academy Resources or Other Products through the Affiliate’s referral.

“Customer Data” means all information that Customer provides in order to create an account on the LMS, or to purchase a Resource or Other Product. 

Customer Transactions means purchases that meet the eligibility requirements under these Terms.

ME Academy Property includes but is not limited to the Resources, Other Products, Our policies, training materials, intellectual property rights, documents, papers, contact details or personal information of Our suppliers, partners, employees or other officers, correspondence, and any material whatsoever (whether made or created by the Affiliate or otherwise) relating to Our business (and any copies of the same). 

Personal Data” includes names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, date of birth, and nationality of a lead, Customer or proposed customer.

Resources mean:

(a) ME Academy Courses: self-paced video courses in ME Academy’s LMS;

(b) Templates: ready-to-use legal documents in the SME Hub.

LMS means the Learning Management System provided by ME Academy for delivering online courses and educational content relating to the practice of corporate commercial law.

Other Products means additional services offered by ME Academy.

Programme means ME Academy’s Affiliate Programme, the conditions of which are set out in these Terms. 

Programme Policies means any policies as may be issued by ME Academy in respect of the Programme from time, including but not limited to the ME Academy’s Content Usage Guidelines, the Refund Policy, and the Disclaimer Notice.

SME means small and medium enterprises, and the term “SMEs” shall be construed accordingly.

SME Hub means ME Academy’s platform for providing governance, legal, and compliance resources for startups and SMEs.

Terms means these terms and conditions of the ME Academy Affiliate Programme. 

We, Our, Us means ME Academy.

You, Yours means the Affiliate to whom these Terms apply.

3. ELIGIBILITY, ACCEPTANCE AND ACCOUNT CREATION 

To become an Affiliate, you must complete an application on the Site or at a physical ME Academy location and be approved at Our sole discretion. You represent and warrant that all information provided in Your application is accurate and complete, and you will update such information as necessary. We may reject any application without obligation to provide reasons. If accepted into the Programme, You agree not to engage in misleading, unlawful, or unethical marketing practices.

By signing up for the Programme, you confirm that you are not under 18 years of age, and can enter into, and form legally binding contracts under Applicable Law.  It is a condition of Your acceptance into the Programme that all the information You provide to Us will be accurate, current, and complete. If We believe that the information You provide is not accurate, correct, or complete, We reserve the right to refuse You access to the Site, or to participate in the Programme, and/or terminate or suspend Your participation in the Programme at any time. 

Upon acceptance into the Programme, You will be required to create an Account.  By creating an Account, You certify that You have the relevant skill, expertise and licences to participate in the Programme.  As part of the process of creating the Account, You will be asked to create a password. You must keep this password confidential and must not disclose it or share it with anyone. If You know or suspect that someone else knows Your password, You should notify us by contacting support@me-academy.org immediately. 

Your Account shall be used exclusively by You and You shall not transfer Your Account to any third party. If You authorise any third party to manage Your account on Your behalf, this shall be at Your own risk and We shall not be liable to You in any way for any loss or liability arising from the use of Your Account contrary to the provisions of these Terms. 

If We have a reason to believe that there is likely to be a breach of security or misuse of the Site, or abuse of the Programme, We may require You to change Your password or We may suspend Your Account. 

4. AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP

You acknowledge and agree that you are an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of ME Academy. No joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship is created under these Terms. You may not hold yourself out as authorised to bind ME Academy or make representations on its behalf. Any breach of this clause will be deemed a material breach.

5. COMMISSION STRUCTURE 

You earn Commission on net sales (total sale amount excluding VAT and payment processing fees) from Customers using Your Affiliate Link. 

Commission is paid per valid sale only and follows this structure:

• 10% per valid sale (default rate)
• 15% per valid sale if you generate 51 or more valid sales in a calendar month
• 20% per valid sale if you generate 100 or more valid sales in a calendar month

Only completed and paid transactions are valid and eligible for Commission.  We reserve the right to withhold or adjust Commission for suspected fraud, manipulation, self-referrals, or cancelled sales. Commission is not payable for purchases made by You, Your immediate family, or where there is an attempt to artificially inflate Your earnings.

6. PAYMENT OF COMMISSION 

Commission is paid twice monthly in Nigerian Naira (₦), within five (5) Business Days after the 1st and 15th of each month, covering the prior period’s eligible sales.

You are responsible for all applicable taxes, bank charges, or levies on your Commission. If a sale is refunded, reversed, or unpaid, no Commission will be paid. If Your payment requirements are incomplete for six (6) months, the Commission will be forfeited.

ME Academy may require tax documentation or identity verification before payment is made.

7. AFFILIATE OBLIGATIONS 

7.1 Disclosure Obligations

As an Affiliate, You must clearly and prominently disclose Your relationship with ME Academy whenever you promote our Resources or Other Products. This includes but is not limited to:

• Your website(s),
• Social media channels,
• Email marketing, and
• Any platform where Your Affiliate Link is shared.

All disclosures must comply with applicable legal and regulatory standards (e.g., consumer protection laws, advertising guidelines) and must clearly state that you are an “ME Academy Affiliate” or that you “may earn a commission.”

7.2  Prohibited Activities

As a condition of Your participation in the Programme, you agree that you shall not engage in any of the following activities:

• Brand Misuse: Alter, misuse, or misrepresent ME Academy’s branding, trademarks, or logos.
• False or Misleading Claims: Make exaggerated, misleading, deceptive, or false statements regarding ME Academy, its offerings, or Your relationship with the Academy.
• Paid Advertising Conflicts: Use ME Academy’s name, trademarks, or derivatives in any paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) in a way that competes with ME Academy’s own marketing or targets its branded keywords.
• Self-referrals: Use Your Affiliate Link or Code to generate commissions from Your own purchases or those of close family members, affiliates, or business entities under Your control.
• Unethical Lead Generation: Engage in tactics such as cookie stuffing, fake redirects, false leads, pop-ups, hidden frames, or automated bots to artificially generate leads or inflate conversions.
• Unauthorised Content Distribution: Distribute or publish any promotional materials related to ME Academy without prior written approval, or distribute content that could damage ME Academy’s reputation, goodwill, or public image.
• Lead Incentivisation or Data Harvesting: Offer financial or other incentives (cash, prizes, gifts) to third parties in exchange for using Your Referral Code or purchasing ME Academy products. You may not collect or use lead information from compilations (e.g., phonebooks or databases), nor use any automated systems or unauthorised tools to generate leads.

We may review Your marketing content and request changes or removals as needed.

7.3 Representations and Warranties

By signing up for and participating in the Programme, you represent and warrant that:

• You are legally authorised to sign up for the Programme, to agree to be bound by these Terms, and there is no legal, contractual, or other impediment preventing Your participation;
• You have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to carry out Your obligations under these Terms;
• Your performance of these Terms does not and will not:
  • Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
  • Violate any fiduciary or contractual duties owed to any other party;
  • Conflict with any other agreements or arrangements to which You are a party;
• You own or have sufficient rights to use, and to grant ME Academy the right to use, any trademarks or marketing materials you provide (“Affiliate Marks”);
• You will devote the necessary knowledge, skill, and time to effectively perform Your obligations under these Terms.

7.4 Compliance Requirements

You further agree to the following ongoing compliance obligations:

• You will clearly disclose Your Affiliate status on all websites and platforms where Your Affiliate Link is published;
• You will submit to ME Academy, in writing and within five (5) business days of being accepted into the Programme,  a list of all websites, social media accounts, and domains where you intend to promote the Resources, Other Products, and ME Academy’s content;
• You will not participate in any form of cookie stuffing, cloaking, masking of URLs, or other deceptive practices;
• You will not direct paid advertisements to Your website(s) in a manner that competes with ME Academy’s paid campaigns, including but not limited to bidding on branded keywords or variants;
• You will only deliver leads through legitimate consumer interest, not by scraping data, purchasing lists, or using automation tools to simulate user engagement.

Failure to comply with any provision of this clause may result in termination of Your Affiliate status, forfeiture of any unpaid commissions, and/or legal action, at ME Academy’s sole discretion.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

8.1 Ownership of ME Academy Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in and to the Resources, Other Products, promotional materials, and any content, software, systems, or documentation provided under or in connection with the Programme (collectively, “ME Academy IP”) are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of ME Academy. Nothing in these Terms grants You any ownership rights or interest in the ME Academy IP.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use only the approved promotional materials We provide to you, strictly for the purpose of promoting ME Academy in accordance with these Terms and any branding or content usage guidelines We may issue from time to time. This licence terminates automatically upon termination of Your participation in the Programme.

You may not, under any circumstances, directly or indirectly:

• Claim any ownership or authorship of any ME Academy IP;
• Copy, modify, rent, lease, sell, distribute, sublicense, or create derivative works based on the ME Academy IP;
• Use or register any domain names, social media handles, accounts, profiles, or pages containing or resembling ME Academy’s name, trademarks, or branding (including “ME Academy”, “ME’s Academy”, or any confusingly similar variation);
• Use ME Academy’s IP in a misleading, disparaging, or unlawful manner, or in a way that implies any endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by ME Academy;
• Use any ME Academy trademarks in connection with content that is obscene, indecent, defamatory, unlawful, or otherwise damaging to our reputation or business interests.

We reserve the right to revoke Your licence to use any ME Academy IP at any time and for any reason. You agree to immediately cease all use upon our written request.

8.2 Use of Affiliate Marks

You grant to ME Academy a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free, worldwide right to use and display Your trademarks, trade names, and logos (the “Affiliate Marks”) solely in connection with the operation and promotion of the Programme. This right is granted only for the duration of Your participation in the Programme and solely for the purposes contemplated by these Terms.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and authority to grant us this licence and that Our use of the Affiliate Marks will not infringe any third-party rights.

8.3 Trademark Usage Requirements

If We authorise you to use Our trademarks, you agree that:

• You will only use the specific versions of Our trademark assets that We make available to you, without alteration or modification;
• You will only use Our trademarks in a manner and context that complies with these Terms and any additional brand or usage guidelines provided by us;
• You will immediately comply with any instruction from us to discontinue use of Our trademarks.

8.4 No Additional Licences

Except as expressly set out above, no licence or right is granted under these Terms in respect of any trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights of ME Academy, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

You acknowledge that the Resources, Other Products, and related promotional materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Any unauthorised use constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate termination of Your participation in the Programme, in addition to legal remedies available to ME Academy.

8.5 Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback and suggestions from affiliates regarding the Resources and Other Products. By submitting any feedback, ideas, comments, or suggestions (“Feedback”), you agree that such Feedback is non-confidential and becomes the sole property of ME Academy. You assign to us all rights, title, and interest in any Feedback, and acknowledge that We may use, modify, incorporate, or otherwise exploit such Feedback in any manner without compensation or attribution.

8.6 Customer Proprietary Rights

For clarity, We do not claim ownership of any Customer Data. Customers who purchase any Resources or Other Products will retain all rights to access and use the Resources and Other Products they have purchased, subject to the terms of their purchase. Nothing in these Affiliate Terms shall be construed to grant You any rights over Customer Data.

9. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY 

9.1 Compliance with Data Protection Laws

You shall comply with all applicable data protection, privacy, and information security laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where You operate, and any other relevant laws governing the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of personal data (“Data Protection Laws”).

You represent and warrant that:

• You will only collect, process, and use personal data in full compliance with applicable Data Protection Laws;
• You have obtained all necessary consents, permissions, or other lawful bases for the collection and sharing of any personal data that you provide to ME Academy as part of Your participation in the Programme.

9.2 Data Sharing and Usage

In connection with Your participation in the Programme, you may provide Us with data relating to leads, prospects, or potential customers (“Affiliate Data”). You acknowledge and agree that:

• We may use such data solely for purposes of tracking referrals, administering commissions, marketing Our products and services, and fulfilling Our obligations under these Terms;
• We are the independent data controller of any personal data We receive from You, and shall process such data in accordance with Our Privacy Policy;
• You will not share with us any personal data that You do not have the lawful right to disclose, and You shall ensure that any such data is accurate and kept up to date.

9.3 Restrictions on Use of Personal Data

You agree that you will not:

• Use any personal data obtained through or in connection with the Programme for any purpose other than to generate legitimate leads for Us;
• Sell, rent, or otherwise share any personal data obtained from Us or on Our behalf with third parties;
• Send unsolicited communications or engage in spam marketing using any personal data obtained in connection with the Programme;
• Collect or track personal data through deceptive means such as cookie stuffing, hidden iframes, or pop-ups.

9.4 Security Measures

You shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data You collect, process, or transmit in connection with the Programme against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures must be consistent with industry best practices and the requirements of applicable Data Protection Laws.

9.5 Data Breach Notification

In the event You become aware of any unauthorised access to, or disclosure of, personal data processed in connection with the Programme (a “Data Breach”), you must:

• Notify Us in writing without undue delay, and in any event within 48 hours of becoming aware of the breach;
• Provide all relevant details regarding the nature, scope, and impact of the breach, including steps taken to contain and mitigate it;
• Fully cooperate with Us in its investigation and response, including any notifications to regulators or affected individuals where required by Applicable Laws.

9.6 Privacy Policy and Transparency

You must maintain a clear and easily accessible privacy policy on any website, landing page, or platform where You promote Us or use the Affiliate Link. This policy must:

• Inform users that You may earn commissions from referrals; 
• Disclose the use of any cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies used to track referrals;
• Explain how personal data is collected, used, stored, and shared, in compliance with Applicable Laws.

Our Privacy Policy governs the use of any personal data We receive through the Programme and forms part of these Terms.   By signing up for the Programme, you agree to be bound by the Privacy Policy, and Your continued use confirms Your continuing consent to the provisions of the policy, which you can access and review by clicking on the Privacy Policy.

10. AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE

Although We aim to offer You the best service possible, We make no promise that the Site will meet Your requirements, or that the Site and/or Programme will be fault-free. If a fault occurs with the Site, You should report it to support@me-academy.org, and We will attempt to correct the fault as soon as We reasonably can.

Your access to the Site and participation in the Programme may be occasionally restricted to allow for repairs, maintenance or the introduction of new facilities, features or services. We will attempt to restore the Site as soon as We reasonably can. 

11. CONFIDENTIALITY 

11.1 Definition of Confidential Information

For the purposes of these Terms, “Confidential Information” means all non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information, in any form or medium, disclosed directly or indirectly by ME Academy to the Affiliate, including but not limited to:

• All ME Academy Property, including, without limitation, training materials, policies, internal documentation, intellectual property, correspondence, and any other content, information, or materials relating to ME Academy’s business, whether created by Us or You;
• All written, oral, visual, or digital communications, information, and/or materials provided or made accessible to You by Us;
• All reports, recommendations, notes, or advice generated by You in connection with the Programme;
• Any documents or data marked “Confidential” or reasonably understood to be confidential;
• Any information obtained by virtue of Your participation in the Programme that You would not otherwise have access to;
• Any information relating to Our current, former, or prospective customers, clients, partners, employees, suppliers, agents, or contractors, whether or not designated as confidential; and
• Any other information designated as confidential by Us in any policy, communication, or directive issued from time to time.

11.2 Obligations of Confidentiality

You agree and undertake to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information using the same degree of care You apply to Your own confidential information, and in any event, no less than a reasonable standard of care;
• Use Confidential Information solely for the purposes of performing Your obligations under these Terms and not for any personal or commercial benefit;
• Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without Our prior written consent;
• Limit access to Confidential Information strictly to those employees, agents, or contractors who require access for the purpose of fulfilling Your obligations under these Terms, and who are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations;
• Promptly notify Us of any unauthorised access, use, or disclosure of the Confidential Information.

11.3 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that You can demonstrate:

• Was lawfully in Your possession before disclosure by Us and was not subject to an obligation of confidentiality;
• Becomes publicly available through no breach of these Terms by You;
• Is lawfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation owed to Us;
• Is required to be disclosed by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process, provided that, where legally permissible, You give Us prompt written notice of such requirement and reasonably cooperate with any efforts by Us to seek a protective order or similar remedy;
• Is disclosed in connection with a valid court order, subpoena, or investigation by a governmental or regulatory authority, subject to the same notification obligations described above.

11.4 Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

Upon termination or expiration of these Terms, or upon request by Us at any time, You shall promptly return or securely destroy all Confidential Information in Your possession or control, including all copies, reproductions, summaries, and derivatives thereof, and certify such destruction in writing upon request.

11.5 Survival

The obligations set out in this clause shall survive termination or expiry of these Terms for a period of ten (10) years, or indefinitely with respect to any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret under Applicable Laws.

11.6 Remedies for Breach

You acknowledge that any unauthorised use or disclosure of the Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm to Us for which monetary damages may be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, in the event of any actual or threatened breach of this clause, We shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, to seek immediate injunctive relief, specific performance, and/or other equitable relief without the requirement to post bond or prove actual damages.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Us, Our officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) resulting from or arising out of any breach of this clause by You or Your representatives.

12. OPT-OUT AND UNSUBSCRIBING 

You may withdraw from the Programme at any time by unsubscribing through the website or emailing support@me-academy.org. You must promptly process all opt-out, unsubscribe, “do not call,” and “do not send” requests from Customers or leads.

We may suspend or terminate Your participation immediately if you breach these Terms, engage in unethical or illegal practices, or harm Our reputation. We may also terminate Your participation at any time without cause by giving you no less than 30 (thirty) days’ written notice. Upon termination, You must cease all promotional activity, and unpaid Commission may be forfeited in cases of breach.

13. COOKIES AND TRACKING 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor performance, improve user experience, and manage the Programme. By participating in the Programme, You consent to this use. For more details, please refer to Our Cookies Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

14. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

14.1  Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Laws, the Programme, the Resources, Other Products, and all related content, services, and materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind, express or implied.

Neither Us nor any of Our affiliated organisations makes any representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, security, accuracy, or completeness of the Resources, Other Products, the Programme, or any ME Academy content for any purpose.

We expressly disclaim all warranties and conditions, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability,
• Fitness for a particular purpose,
• Non-infringement,
• Title,
• And any warranties arising out of the course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

No oral or written information or advice provided by Us or Our representatives shall create a warranty.

14.2 No Indirect or Consequential Damages

To the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, in no event shall either party be liable to the other (or to any third party) for any:

• Indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, or
• Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, goodwill, data, or anticipated savings,

whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, or otherwise, even if such damages were foreseeable or either party had been advised of the possibility of such damages.

14.3 Limitation of Liability

If, notwithstanding the provisions above, We are found to be liable to You or any third party for any reason arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the Programme, or Your participation in the Programme, then, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Laws, Our aggregate liability will be strictly limited to the total Commission payments actually earned and paid to You by ME Academy in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

14.4 Survival and Non-Limitation

These limitations shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and/or the Programme, and shall apply even if any limited remedy herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose. Nothing in this Clause shall limit or affect Our indemnity obligations under these Terms.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ME Academy, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, service providers, licensors, and affiliates (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs) (collectively, “Claims”) arising out of or relating to:

• Your participation in the Programme;
• Your marketing, advertising, or promotional activities;
• Any data, materials, or prospect information you provide to us, including Our use of such data;
• Your actual or alleged breach of these Terms or any Applicable Laws;
• Your use or misuse of Our name, branding, trademarks, or other intellectual property;
• Your infringement or alleged infringement of the rights of any third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, publicity rights, confidentiality, or data privacy rights.

15.1 Indemnification Procedure

In the event that a Claim is brought against an Indemnified Party that is subject to indemnification under these Terms:

• We will provide you with written notice of the Claim within thirty (30) days of becoming aware of it;
• You shall have sole control over the defence and/or settlement of the Claim, provided that you:
  • Keep us reasonably informed of material developments;
  • Do not agree to any settlement that:
    • (i) Imposes any obligation on Us;
    • (ii) Requires Us to make any admission of liability or wrongdoing;
    • (iii) Imposes any financial liability or restricts Our rights in any way, without Our prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
• We will provide you, at Your reasonable expense, with all necessary assistance, information, and cooperation required for the defence or settlement of the Claim.

15.2 Survival

This indemnity obligation shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms and/or Your participation in the Programme, and shall remain in full force and effect thereafter.

16.   FORCE MAJEURE

Neither We nor You shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms (except for any payment obligations) where such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the affected party (each a force majeure event), including but not limited to:

• Acts of God (e.g., flood, fire, earthquake, storm, pandemic);
• War, terrorism, armed conflict, or civil unrest;
• Sabotage or malicious damage;
• Governmental or regulatory action or restrictions;
• Embargoes or trade sanctions;
• Labour disputes, strikes, lockouts (excluding those involving the affected party’s own employees);
• Electrical outages, internet failures, or telecommunications breakdowns not caused by the affected party;
• Failure or delay of third-party service providers or suppliers (where such failure is itself due to force majeure).

16.1 Duty to Mitigate

The affected party must:

• Promptly notify the other party in writing of the nature and expected duration of the force majeure event;
• Use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact of the event and resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable.

16.2 Right to Terminate

If a force majeure event continues for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, either party may terminate its participation and/consent to these Terms upon written notice to the other party, without liability for such termination.

17. RIGHT TO AUDIT

ME Academy may, at its discretion, request records, documentation, or access to Your platforms used for affiliate marketing, in order to verify compliance with these Terms. Failure to provide access may result in termination or forfeiture of the Commission.

18.   HYPERLINK

This Site may be hyperlinked to other sites which are not maintained by or related to Us.  We have not reviewed any such sites and are not responsible for the content of those sites. Hyperlinks are to be accessed at Your own risk, and We make no representations or warranties about the content, completeness, or accuracy of these hyperlinks or the sites hyperlinked to this Site. Further, the inclusion of any hyperlink to a third-party Site does not necessarily imply an endorsement by Us of that site.  

19.   SECURITY

You are prohibited from using the Programme, or any services or facilities provided in connection with this Site to compromise security or tamper with system resources and or Accounts. The use or distribution of tools designed for compromising security (e.g., password guessing programs, cracking tools, or network probing tools) is strictly prohibited. If You become involved in any violation of system security, We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms. 

We reserve the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing Us to disclose the identity of anyone posting any e-mail messages or publishing or otherwise making available any materials that are believed to violate the Programme and/or these Terms. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU WAIVE AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM, OR ANY ACTION TAKEN BY US DURING, OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER US OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES. 

20. TERM AND TERMINATION 

20.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect for the duration of Your participation in the Programme and shall continue until terminated in accordance with this clause.

20.2 Termination Without Cause

Either You or Us may terminate these Terms for convenience at any time by providing the other party with no less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. 

20.3 Termination Due to Amendments

If We update or replace these Terms:

• You may terminate the Agreement by providing fourteen (14) days’ written notice, but only if:
  • You notify Us of Your intention to terminate within ten (10) days of Our notice of the proposed changes; and
  • Your termination notice references the relevant update or amendment.

Continued participation in the Programme after the notice period will constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.

20.4 Termination for Cause

We may immediately terminate these Terms and Your participation in the Programme, in whole or in part, without notice or liability, if:

• Material Breach: You materially breach these Terms and fail to remedy the breach within thirty (30) days of written notice;
• Insolvency: You become insolvent, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or are subject to any bankruptcy, receivership,  liquidation proceeding, or any analogous event;
• Reputational Harm: We reasonably determine that Your actions or omissions (past or present) have caused or may cause harm to Our brand, reputation, relationships, customers, or prospects.

We reserve the right to suspend Your access to the Programme pending investigation into any of the above.

20.5 Consequences of Termination or Expiration

20.5.1 Final Commission Payments

If Your participation in the Programme is terminated:

• By You or by Us without cause, or by You due to updates to the Terms, You may be eligible to receive Commission only on valid Customer Transactions recognised by us within thirty (30) days of the termination date.
• By Us for cause, Your right to receive any unpaid Commission will cease as of the termination date, regardless of whether Customer Transactions were pending or anticipated.

In all cases, no Commission will be due or payable for Customer Transactions after the thirty (30) day window from the termination date.

20.5.2 Post-Termination Obligations

Upon termination of Your participation in the Programme or expiration of these Terms:

• You must immediately cease all use of Our trademarks, promotional materials, and any ME Academy Property made available to you during Your participation;
• You must promptly delete or destroy any digital or physical materials provided by or related to Us, and certify such deletion or destruction upon request;
• You must remove all references to Us and the Programme from Your websites, social media, and marketing platforms;
• Any customer leads associated with Your Unique Link will no longer be deemed valid or attributed to you. ME Academy may retain and engage with such leads at its sole discretion; and
• These Terms will not affect the rights of any existing Customers, including continued access to the Resources or Other Products purchased prior to termination.

20.6 Survival

The following provisions shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms: clauses relating to Confidentiality, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, and any other provision which by its nature is intended to survive.

21. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State High Court in Lagos State.

22. UPDATES TO THESE TERMS 

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be communicated via Our website. Your continued participation in the Programme constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

23. MISCELLANEOUS 

You may not transfer any of Your rights under these Terms to any other person. We may transfer Our rights under these Terms to another business where we reasonably believe Your rights will not be affected. 

If You breach these Terms and We choose to ignore this, We will still be entitled to use and to rely on these Terms. 

We shall not be responsible for any breach of these Terms caused by circumstances beyond Our reasonable control. 

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