Terms of Use

By accessing or using the Eastern Digital Bridge website and programmes, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

1. Who We Are

Eastern Digital Bridge ("EDB") is a non-governmental organisation registered in Nigeria, dedicated to bridging the digital divide through awareness, mentorship, and training for young Africans.

2. Use of the Website

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

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable Nigerian or international laws
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any form
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or our systems
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our written permission
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect content from the website
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or EDB staff in any way

3. Programme Participation

Participation in EDB programmes is subject to the following conditions:

• You must provide accurate and truthful information in your application
• You must be at least 15 years of age to participate independently (under-15s require parental/guardian consent)
• You agree to treat fellow participants, mentors, and EDB staff with respect at all times
• EDB reserves the right to remove any participant from a programme for misconduct without refund (where any fee applies)
• Certificates issued by EDB are the intellectual property of EDB and must not be falsified or misrepresented

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, the EDB brand identity ("The Signal"), and programme materials — is the intellectual property of Eastern Digital Bridge and is protected under Nigerian and international copyright law.

You may share links to our website and quote brief excerpts (with attribution) for non-commercial educational purposes. Any other use requires written permission from EDB.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The EDB website and programmes are provided on an "as is" basis. While we strive for accuracy and quality, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or availability of the website or programme content at any given time.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, EDB shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or participation in our programmes. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount (if any) paid by you to EDB in the 12 months preceding the claim.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. partner organisations, resource links). We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact us at hello@easterndigitalbridge.org.