1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Mapit ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.
2. Platform Purpose
Mapit is an informational platform that displays land parcels and facilitates land ownership claims and transactions. The Platform does not:
- Constitute legal proof of land ownership
- Replace official government land registry records
- Guarantee the accuracy of land boundaries or ownership claims
- Provide legal, surveying, or real estate professional services
3. User Responsibilities
Users agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Not submit false or fraudulent ownership claims
- Verify all land information with official government agencies
- Engage licensed surveyors and legal professionals for land transactions
- Not use the Platform for illegal or fraudulent purposes
4. Ownership Claims
Users may submit ownership claims for land parcels. By submitting a claim, you:
- Affirm that you have legitimate ownership documentation
- Consent to public display of your name as the claimed owner
- Understand that all claims are subject to administrative verification
- Accept that approved claims do not constitute legal title transfer
- May face account suspension or legal action for fraudulent claims
5. Transactions and Payments
The Platform facilitates land transactions through an escrow system. Users acknowledge that:
- Platform fees apply to all transactions as specified
- Payments are held in escrow and released based on milestone completion
- The Platform is not responsible for disputes between buyers and sellers
- Independent legal and surveying verification is required before completing transactions
- Refunds are subject to escrow terms and milestone completion
6. Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Disclaimer
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Inaccurate land boundaries or parcel information
- Fraudulent ownership claims or disputes
- Financial losses from land transactions
- Errors in surveying or documentation
- Failure to complete land transfers or registry filings
- Actions or omissions of surveyors, users, or third parties
7. Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Submit false or fraudulent claims
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in illegal activities
- Harass or defraud other users
8. Intellectual Property
All Platform content, features, and functionality are owned by Mapit and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be resolved in Nigerian courts.