TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS OF USE
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website and its content. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
1. Use of Website
1.1. Eligibility: You must be at least 16 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this website.
1.2. User Account: In the case you are required to create user account to participate in the competition or submit an essay, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
1.3. Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your account and submitting essays.
2. Submission of Essays
2.1. Original Work: By submitting an essay, you certify that the work is original and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
2.2. Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Essays found to be plagiarized will be disqualified from the competition, and appropriate action may be taken against the submitter.
2.3. Rights Granted: By submitting an essay, you grant the organizers of the competition a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display your essay for promotional purposes.
3. Content Guidelines
3.1. Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit or upload any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
3.2. Monitoring: The organizers reserve the right to monitor and remove any content that violates these Terms of Use or is deemed inappropriate.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. Ownership: All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and trademarks, is owned by the organizers or their licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
4.2. Use of Content: You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content from this website without the prior written consent of the organizers.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1. Disclaimer: The organizers make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content on this website. Your use of this website is at your own risk.
5.2. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall the organizers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizers, their affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or violation of these Terms of Use.
7. Modifications to Terms
The organizers reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of this website after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms of Use.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.
By using this website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use. If you have any questions or concerns about these terms, please contact us at support@pssg.ng
PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how the organizers of the National Essay Competition ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and disclose personal information collected from users ("you" or "your") of our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information: When you create an account or submit an essay on our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, university, and contact information.
1.2. Usage Data: We may also collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
1.3. Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
2. Use of Information
2.1. To Provide Services: We use the information collected to provide you with access to our website and facilitate your participation in the essay competition.
2.2. To Communicate: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about the competition, send you updates or notifications, and respond to your inquiries.
2.3. To Improve Our Website: We analyze usage data to understand how our website is used and identify areas for improvement.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1. Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting the competition, or providing related services.
3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena.
4. Data Security
4.1. Security Measures: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
4.2. Data Retention: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Your Rights
5.1. Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information stored on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on our website.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at support@pssg.ng
CODE OF CONDUCT
The National Essay Competition is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for all participants. By accessing or participating in our website and competition, you agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct:
1. Respectful Behavior
1.1. Respect for Others: Treat all participants with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background, identity, or opinions.
1.2. No Harassment: Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, will not be tolerated.
1.3. Constructive Dialogue: Engage in constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas, promoting a supportive and conducive environment for learning and growth.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1. Original Work: Respect intellectual property rights by submitting only original work that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
2.2. No Plagiarism: Plagiarism, including the use of others' work without proper attribution, is strictly prohibited.
3. Compliance with Laws
3.1. Legal Compliance: Comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our website and participating in the competition.
3.2. No Illegal Activities: Engage in lawful activities and refrain from engaging in any illegal or unauthorized activities.
4. Prohibited Activities
4.1. No Spamming: Do not engage in spamming, including the distribution of unsolicited messages or advertisements.
4.2. No Phishing: Do not attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or financial information, through deceptive or fraudulent means.
5. Consequences of Violations
5.1. Account Suspension or Termination: Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in the suspension or termination of your account and participation in the competition.
5.2. Reporting Violations: If you witness or experience any violations of this Code of Conduct, please report them to the organizers immediately for investigation and action.
6. Updates to the Code of Conduct
6.1. Revision: This Code of Conduct may be revised or updated from time to time to reflect changes in our policies or to address new issues that may arise.
6.2. Notification: Any changes to this Code of Conduct will be communicated to participants through our website or other appropriate channels.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Code of Conduct or wish to report a violation, please contact us at support@pssg.ng