1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Firstlincoln Technologies website (the “Site”) or any of the services described herein, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, please do not use the Site or our services.
2. About Us
Firstlincoln Technologies Limited (“Firstlincoln”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a company incorporated in Nigeria with Registration Number 672216, with its registered office at 35A Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. We provide IT solutions, data science, artificial intelligence, cloud services, software development, cybersecurity and related professional services to clients across multiple industries.
3. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Site:
- In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
- To transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable;
- To attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which it is hosted, or any related systems or networks;
- To introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
- To scrape, harvest, or otherwise collect information about other users without their consent.
4. Professional Services
Specific terms governing the provision of consulting, software development, data engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity, training, and other professional services are set out in a separate written agreement entered into between Firstlincoln and each client (a “Service Agreement”). In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a Service Agreement, the Service Agreement shall prevail with respect to the services it covers. These Terms govern only your general use of the Site.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, source code, page layout, and the compilation thereof — is the property of Firstlincoln Technologies Limited or its content providers, and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise commercially exploit any of the content without our prior written consent.
6. Data Protection (NDPR)
We process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and other applicable Nigerian data protection legislation. For details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
7. Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Any reliance you place on information published on the Site is strictly at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Firstlincoln Technologies Limited, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or business — arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Firstlincoln. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Firstlincoln Technologies Limited and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Site; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason — including, without limitation, breach of these Terms. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised version will take effect from the date it is posted on the Site. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms 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. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@firstlincoln.net or write to us at Firstlincoln Technologies Limited, 35A Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.
