Terms of Use | Benin Energy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Benin Energy website at beninenergi.com, our mobile applications, or any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Benin Energy ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Nigeria.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you:

Are at least 18 years of age
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
Are not prohibited from using our Services under applicable laws

3. Description of Services

Benin Energy provides a platform for the collection, aggregation, and export of used cooking oil (UCO). Our Services include:

Sellers: Registration and scheduling for UCO collection from restaurants, food vendors, hotels, and households
Agents: Tools for agent onboarding, territory management, seller registration, and collection coordination
Drivers: Route management, pickup scheduling, and delivery tracking for UCO logistics
Buyers: Access to information about UCO feedstock availability, quality specifications, and procurement processes
Investors: Information about investment opportunities in Benin Energy

4. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your password confidential and not share your credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information, violate these Terms, or engage in fraudulent activity.

5. Agent and Driver Obligations

If you register as an agent or driver, you additionally agree to:

Complete the required verification and onboarding process
Provide valid government-issued identification
Comply with all Benin Energy operational guidelines and quality standards
Handle UCO in accordance with safety and hygiene protocols
Maintain accurate records of collections, volumes, and payments
Not engage in any activity that misrepresents Benin Energy or its services
Report any safety incidents, quality concerns, or irregularities promptly

6. Payments and Transactions

Sellers are paid based on the volume and quality of UCO collected, at prevailing market rates
Agent commissions are calculated per the agent agreement and paid according to the agreed schedule
All payments are processed through approved channels (bank transfer, mobile money, or cash as applicable)
Prices and commission rates are subject to change with reasonable notice
You are responsible for any taxes applicable to payments you receive

7. Quality Standards

All UCO collected through our platform must meet our quality standards. UCO that is contaminated with water, chemicals, motor oil, or non-food-grade substances will be rejected. We reserve the right to adjust pricing or refuse collection based on quality assessment.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, software, and materials on our Services are owned by or licensed to Benin Energy and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission
Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
Use our Services to build a competing product or service

9. Prohibited Conduct

When using our Services, you must not:

Provide false or misleading information
Engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive practices
Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Use our Services for any unlawful purpose
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users, agents, drivers, or staff
Sell or pass off non-food-grade oil or contaminated substances as UCO
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Benin Energy shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages arising from your use of or inability to use our Services
Actions or omissions of third-party service providers

Our total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Benin Energy, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to mediation under the rules of the Lagos Court of Arbitration. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify active users of material changes via email or in-app notification.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@beninenergy.com
General Enquiries: info@beninenergy.com
Address: Lagos, Nigeria