"Portal" refers to the NDDC Connect Hub digital submission platform, including all associated websites, applications, and services.

"Submission" refers to any document, form, request, proposal, complaint, or communication submitted through the Portal.

"User Account" refers to the registered account created to access the Portal's services.

"Content" refers to all text, documents, images, data, and other materials uploaded or submitted through the Portal.

By using this Portal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NDDC.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Portal. Your continued use of the Portal after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

To use this Portal, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

NDDC reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our sole discretion.

The Portal is provided for the purpose of facilitating legitimate communications and submissions to NDDC. You agree to use the Portal only for:

• Submitting legitimate requests, proposals, complaints, and communications to NDDC
• Tracking the status of your submissions
• Responding to requests for additional information
• Accessing information and resources provided by NDDC

You agree NOT to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Portal's systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Portal's infrastructure or services
• Use the Portal for any illegal purpose or in violation of Nigerian law
• Harvest, collect, or store personal information of other users
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Portal without permission
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Portal

6.1 Ownership: You retain ownership of any original content you submit through the Portal. However, by submitting content, you grant NDDC a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, store, and share your submission as necessary to provide our services and fulfill our governmental functions.

6.2 Accuracy: You represent and warrant that all information and documents you submit are accurate, complete, and not misleading. Submission of false or fraudulent information may result in legal consequences under Nigerian law.

6.3 Retention: Submissions may be retained in accordance with government records retention policies and applicable Nigerian regulations.

6.4 No Guarantee of Action: Submission through this Portal does not guarantee approval, funding, or any specific action by NDDC. All submissions are subject to review and processing according to NDDC's policies and procedures.

While NDDC strives to process submissions in a timely manner, processing times may vary based on:

• The type and complexity of the submission
• The completeness of information provided
• Current workload and resource availability
• Required inter-departmental reviews and approvals

NDDC does not guarantee specific response times unless explicitly stated in applicable Service Level Agreements.

The Portal, including its design, graphics, logos, text, and software, is the property of NDDC and is protected by Nigerian copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Portal without authorization
• Use NDDC's name, logo, or branding without written permission
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

The Portal is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. NDDC disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Portal will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the Portal

To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, NDDC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Portal
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your submissions
• Any interruption or cessation of Portal services
• Any errors or omissions in the Portal's content or functionality

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NDDC, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your submission of false or fraudulent information
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Portal shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NDDC regarding your use of the Portal and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us: