TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
INTERPRETATION
In this
Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise, each of the following words
and expressions shall have the meaning stated opposite it and cognate
expressions shall have a corresponding meaning, namely:
·
“Agreement“ refers to
the terms and conditions of use, the terms and conditions of use of the SP
WORLD LIMITED Website, any copyright notice, privacy policy and any and all
terms and conditions imposed in respect of the service as amended and updated
from time to time;
·
“Business Hours†means
Mondays to Saturdays 09:00am to 6:00pm excluding Public Holidays;
·
“CPE†means Client Premises Equipment,
the radio antenna that is installed at client’s premises for the delivery of
the service;
·
“Maintenance Plan†means the
optional maintenance plan sold by the service provider to cover damage to the
CPE, including rain/water, lightning and other accidental damage to the CPE but
excluding theft and malicious damage “inclusive of†will
always be read as “inclusive of but limited< toâ€
·
“Client†means the subscriber on any
subscription agreement, service application or service order;
·
“Client Data†means the
data transmitted and received using the SP WORLD LIMITED network;
·
“Parties†means the
parties to this Agreement, being the Provider and the Client, and “Party†shall
mean either one of them, as the context may require; and
·
“Service provider†means SP
WORLD LIMITED, a duly registered company in Nigeria with RC number amended), with its main place of business at Ibom
Tropicana Complex, Udo Udoma Avenue Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.
·
“Naira†or “Kobo†means the lawful
currency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. In this
Agreement, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
·
words importing any one gender shall include
the other gender;
·
the singular shall include the plural and vice
versa;
·
an expression which denotes a natural person
includes a juristic person and vice versa;
·
the words “include†and “including†mean
“include without limitation†and “including without limitationâ€.
The use of the words “include†and “including†followed by a specific example
or examples shall not be construed as limiting the meaning of the general wording
preceding it; and
·
any reference in this Agreement to “daysâ€
shall be construed as calendar days.
3.
The head notes to the paragraphs to this
Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not affect the
interpretation of any of the provisions to which they relate.
4.
If any provision in clause 1 is a substantive
provision conferring rights or imposing obligations on any Party,
notwithstanding that such provision is contained in such clauses, effect shall
be given thereto as if such provision were a substantive provision in the body
of the Agreement.
5.
Save where clearly indicated to the contrary,
expressions defined in this Agreement shall bear the same meanings in any
schedule hereto unless such schedule contains an alternative definition for the
expression.
6.
Where any term is defined within the context
of any particular clause in this Agreement, the term so defined, unless it is
clear from the clause in question that the term so defined has limited
application to the relevant clause, shall bear the meaning ascribed to it for
all purposes in terms of this Agreement, notwithstanding that that term has not
been defined in this interpretation clause.
7.
When any number of days are prescribed in this
Agreement (including Business Days), same shall be reckoned exclusively
of the first and inclusively of the last day unless the last day falls on a
Sunday or public holiday, in which case the last day shall be the next
succeeding day which is not a Sunday or public holiday.
8.
When any number of Business Days is prescribed
in this Agreement, same shall be reckoned inclusively of the first and
exclusively of the last Business Day.
9.
Should the day for the performance of any
obligation in terms of this Agreement fall on a day which is not a Business
Day, then such obligation shall be performed on the immediately succeeding
Business Day.
10. This Agreement
shall be binding on and enforceable by the successors-in-title, administrators,
trustees, permitted (in terms of this Agreement) assigns or liquidators of the
parties as fully and effectually as if they had signed this Agreement in the
first instance and reference to any Party shall be deemed to include such
Party’s successors, administrators, trustees, permitted assigns or liquidators,
as the case may be.
11. The expiration or
termination of this Agreement shall not affect such provisions of this
Agreement as expressly provide that they will operate after any such expiration
or termination or which of necessity must continue to have effect after such
expiration or termination, notwithstanding that the applicable clauses do not
expressly provide for such continued effect.
12. Any reference in
this Agreement to legislation or subordinate legislation is to such legislation
or subordinate legislation at the date of signature hereof and as amended
and/or re-enacted from time to time.
13. Any reference in
this Agreement to a Party shall include a reference to that Party’s assigns
expressly permitted under this Agreement and, if such Party is liquidated or
sequestrated, be applicable also to and binding upon that Party’s liquidator or
trustee, as the case may be.
14. Should this
Agreement be signed on a date that results in the use of any tenses herein
being inappropriate, the terms shall be read in the appropriate tense.
2. INTRODUCTION OF SERVICE · Access to www via the SP WORLD LIMITED, wired or wireless, referred to “the serviceâ€. · These terms and conditions may be altered from time to time without notice, client responsible to revisit these terms and conditions from time to time to familiarize with content · By using this service you agree with the full terms and conditions as set out.
3. CONDITIONS OF USE The service provider agrees to provide the client access to the service as subscribed to on the full terms and conditions of this agreement. By using the service you agree that you will not circumvent the user authentication process and service speed limiters or attempt to access the service provider’s network. Should the client fail to comply with the full terms and conditions of this agreement and/or breach any of the provisions specified, the client agrees to pay the service provider, on demand all costs, loss or damages incurred or suffered by the service provider as a result of such breach.
4. SERVICE AVAILABILITY The service provider will use the best possible endeavors to ensure that the service is available at all times. The client however indemnifies the service provider from any losses whatsoever, be it loss of business information, loss of data or any other direct or indirect financial losses resulting from unavailability or interruption of the service regardless of whether such a claim is based on breach of contract, intentional/negligent breach of duty of care that inflicts loss or harm that triggers legal liability, implied warranties or even if the service provider or its employees were negligent. 5. COMMUNICATION WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDER AND STAFF 1. Clients can be held accountable for their conduct towards the SP WORLD LIMITED, including conduct pertaining to allegations or malicious conduct directed towards SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff. 2. Any abusive behavior including but not limited to threats, offensive language, aggressive conduct or any type of intimidation on a public forum directed at SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff will not be tolerated. Should such conduct occur, SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to suspend or terminate all services to a client with immediate effect. 3. Any client that uses public platforms such as forums or social media to spread false allegations, defamation or cause any action that diminish the reputation or public perception of SP WORLD LIMITED could have their services suspended or terminated with immediate effect. SP WORLD LIMITED also reserves the right to institute appropriate action against such a client to remedy any such perception.
6. SECURITY & PRIVACY 1. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to intercept and monitor all usage and flow of communication through the service provided and take any other action required to ensure that the security and reliability of its network is not compromised. 2. All customer information required for providing the service including personal information such as address and telephone numbers will be kept in the strictest confidence by SP WORLD LIMITED and will not be distributed or sold to third parties. 3. The client may not use the service of SP WORLD LIMITED in any way that can compromise the security of its network and may not tamper with the network or service in any way. 4. The client is solely responsible for the protection of their data on any personal computing devices (Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Smart phones) when using the SP WORLD LIMITED. Devices should be adequately protected with the required anti-virus, spyware, firewall and encryption where required. SP WORLD LIMITED cannot be held responsible for any breach of security that occurs on client devices. 5. The client may not use the service provided by SP WORLD LIMITED for any illegal or unlawful activity. This includes (but is not limited to) gathering or email addresses or names for political, commercial, charitable or any other use as well as gathering personal information of third parties without their consent. In addition, the client may not violate or allow the violation the privacy of any person or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the SP WORLD LIMITED network or any other network by hacking, phishing, password mining or any other action that compromises the privacy of any person or network. 6. If any client is found to engage in any of the above actions, SP WORLD LIMITED, without prejudice to any other rights to without notice and immediate effect, suspend or terminate any client service and/or agreement without refunding any paid service as any such action is deemed a breach of contract. Furthermore, SP WORLD LIMITED the right to invoice the client with any costs incurred inclusive of bandwidth, administrative fees, possible downtime caused and any other costs incurred to rectify the breach of security. Although the client’s personal information is protected by a confidentiality clause, client information may be made available to any person or entity affected by these actions. 7. SP WORLD LIMITED does not keep a record of any passwords to access client premises Wi-Fi routers. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that access to premises equipment is secured by not providing outside parties with the access code to connect to these routers.
7. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS AND NOTICE PERIODS All Internet services rendered by SP WORLD LIMITED are rendered on a month to month basis, in accordance with the package selected by the specific client, without the client being locked into a fixed term contract. 1. Private Individuals · Should a client opt to cancel the agreement at any time, the client is obliged to give 7 days notice of his/her intention to do so, and such cancellation should be communicated to SP WORLD LIMITED in writing. · Should the client fail to communicate such cancellation in writing SP WORLD LIMITED. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to continue billing the client for Internet services rendered until such written notice of cancellation is received. 2. Businesses · Should a client opt to cancel the agreement at any time, the client is obliged to give SP WORLD LIMITED one (1) calendar months’ written notice. · Should the client fail to communicate such cancellation in writing SP WORLD LIMITED. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to continue billing the client for ISP services rendered until such time as the notice period (one calendar month), calculated from date of receipt of the written notice of cancellation is received by SP WORLD.
8. BREACH OF CONTRACT 1. The following conduct will constitute breach of contract by the subscriber · Using the internet service for any illegal activities · Bypassing any authentication methods and/or speed or data limitation methods used by the service provider. · Accessing or attempting to access any part of the service provider’s network infrastructure. · Failing to make payment for provision of services within the stipulated time frame. · Abusive behavior including but not limited to threats, offensive language, aggressive conduct or any type of intimidation on a public forum directed at SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff. 2. Where a client is in breach of contract, SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to cancel any subscription agreement with the client by giving 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of services. In addition to terminating an account, the service provider can take any action deemed necessary to collect any monies outstanding from the subscriber in lieu of his subscription agreement and may collect all equipment deemed part of the subscription agreement from the premises of the subscriber. Failure by the subscriber to allow access to the service provider to remove the CPE device from the subscription address may result in legal action to remedy the situation.
9. REFUNDS AND HANDLING FEES All installation fees and subscription fees are payable in advance. When a client requests an installation the service provider will invoice the requested work and payment must be received prior to scheduling the requested work. The following stipulated terms will be in effect depending on the matter that arises. 1. Cancellation of installation by the Client · Should a client have requested an installation and payment have been received it will be deemed a binding agreement between the client and the service provider to undertake the installation and provide the service as selected by the client. Where a client then decides to cancel the installation (when installation has not taken place) the service provider will refund the client for the equipment and subscription paid less a 25% (twenty-five percent) administration fee. · Should the client cancel the service after the installation was completed, no refund will be made to client for the installation undertaken. Where such installation was part of a subsidized subscriber agreement, the service provider will also take possession of the CPE device as per normal cancellation of subsidized agreements. 2. Cancellation of installation by Service Provider Where an installation was paid for by a client and subsequently the service provider determines that service cannot be provided to a client as a result of the client falling outside the service provider’s coverage area or other factors such as poor reception area will hinder a stable service to the client the service provider will deem the subscription agreement as null and void and will refund the client the full amount received without penalty. No refund will be made by the service provider for any bank charges billed to the client. 3. Bank charges Payments received in lieu of Internet installations and/or a monthly subscription that is received by way of a cash deposit to the bank will attract bank charges. Should the client request cancellation and refund of said deposit, SP WORLD LIMITED will refund the client the net amount deposited less bank charges relating to the transaction.
10. SERVICE PROVIDERS’ RIGHT FOR COLLECTION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS Should a matter arise where the service provider billed an amount less than the agreed subscription fee the service provider reserves the right to bill the client for any amount that should have been billed as per the subscriber agreement. The service provider does not give up its rights for the collection of the amount that has become in arrears as a result of such an error or omission. The client undertakes to make payment of any such arrear amount that resulted from incorrect billing by the service provider notwithstanding payment of the revised subscription as per the original subscription agreement which will become due on the next billing cycle.
11. SUSPENSION OF SERVICES Where a subscriber fails to make payment on the date of the subscription fee becoming due, the service provider has the right to suspend the service to any subscriber without providing further notice. All subscriptions are payable in advance and payment for services for the month is payable on or before the 1st day of the month for the service to be delivered in the forthcoming month. Where a client has signed a debit order with the service provider and the debit order is not honored by the subscriber’s bank, the account will be deemed not paid and will be suspended without notice to the subscriber.
12. RECONNECTION FEES 1. Where a subscriber’s service has been suspended due to late or non-payment before the 1st of the month the service provider will bill a reconnection fee of NGN5,000.00 inclusive of VAT to the account of the subscriber. The subscriber must pay this reconnection fee as well as the normal subscription amount and any other fees such as interest before the account will be re-activated. At present the service provider allows a grace period up to the 7th day of the month before suspending accounts. This grace period can be revised at any time without notification. 2. All related subscription fees and any other penalty fees not paid on due date by the subscriber will be subject to interest payable at a rate of 1.25% per month.
13. REDUCED SUBSCRIPTIONS IN PROMOTIONAL PERIODS 1. From time to time the service provider may offer discounted subscription and/or installation fees as a promotion for new clients. 2. Notwithstanding the prices offered in these promotional periods, subscribers remain bound by their original subscription agreements and the rate of subscriptions as contained in said agreements. Existing subscribers will not automatically qualify for the reduced subscriptions and in no way will such promotions constitute a change in the original subscriber agreement. 3. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to offer promotional subscription periods without notification to existing subscribers nor is SP WORLD LIMITED obliged to offer these reduced subscriptions to existing subscribers.
14. ANTENNA EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN (APPLICABLE TO WIRELESS INSTALLATIONS ONLY) 1. In the nature of the trade that SP WORLD LIMITED is in, we install electronic equipment outside a house that is open to all the natural elements. The equipment is issued with an initial warranty that stipulates if it works on installation, the equipment is deemed in working order. There is no outright warranty issued by suppliers of this equipment as in most cases it is damaged by water or electrical surges. 2. To combat the effects of this, SP WORLD LIMITED offers their clients the option of adding an extended antenna warranty plan at a cost of NGN60,000.00 per year. 3. The extended warranty plan will cover any cost associated with the CPE device, the cable that leads to it and the power supply that powers the CPE. No routers or any other equipment is covered by the extended warranty plan. 4. The extended antenna warranty plan covers: · Any water/rain/storm damage · Electrical Surges · Lightning strikes · Any latent defects not covered by a supplier warranty. 5. The antenna care plan does not cover: · Any malicious damage by any person · Theft · If any maintenance was attempted by any person other than SP WORLD LIMITED representative · Rust 6. In the event of a claim under the extended antenna warranty plan, a technician will assess the situation and refer the matter to management for consideration. If deemed in order the antenna will be replaced and the full cost of the antenna will be discounted. If it is found that the antenna is damaged by something not covered under the antenna care plan, the client will be advised and invoiced accordingly.
15. JURISDICTION In the event of a dispute arising out of this agreement, the Seller consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court in regard to any proceedings which may be instituted. The Purchaser shall, however, be entitled to proceed in any division of the Supreme Court having jurisdiction should it so elect.
16. EFFECT OF INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE CLAUSES 1. If any provision of this agreement is held by any court or other competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, this agreement shall continue to be valid as to its other provisions and the remainder of the affected provision, unless it can be concluded from the circumstances that, in the absence of the provision found to be null and void, the Parties would not have concluded this agreement. 2. The Parties shall use all reasonable efforts to replace all provisions found to be null and void by provisions that are valid under the applicable law and come closest to their original intention.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 1. This agreement sets out the entire agreement between the Parties. No Party has entered into this agreement in reliance upon any representation, warranty or undertaking of the other Party that is not expressly set out or referred to in this agreement. This clause shall not exclude any liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. This agreement supersedes any previous agreement or understanding relating to its subject matter; 2. This agreement may not be varied except by an agreement of the Parties and reduced to writing.
18. WAIVER 1. No waiver of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement will be binding for any purpose unless expressed in writing and signed by the Party giving same, and any such waiver will be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose given. No failure or delay on the part of either Party in exercising any right, power or privilege will operate as a waiver, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. 2. No indulgences allowed by the Purchaser to the Seller from time to time in respect of the latter’s obligations herein shall prejudice the Purchaser in any way from subsequently strictly enforcing any term, condition or provision of this agreement and / or no delay or failure on the part of the Purchaser in the exercise of any right herein shall operate as a waiver thereof and no waiver whatsoever shall be valid unless set out in writing and signed by the Seller and then only to the extent therein expressly set forth.
19. LANGUAGE OF AGREEMENT This agreement has been negotiated and concluded in English. It may be translated into any other language for practical purposes, but the version shall prevail in the event of any doubt.
20. APPLICABLE LAW The proper law of this agreement is the law of the Republic of Nigeria, and accordingly any dispute relating to this agreement, including any dispute about its validity, existence, interpretation, rectification, breach or termination or any dispute about any matter arising out of this agreement, its avoidance, interpretation, rectification, breach or termination shall be determined according to the laws of the Republic of Nigeria.
21. EXECUTION By virtue of the client signature duly appended to the Provider’s Application form, the client agrees to be bound by these said terms and conditions recorded herein.
2. INTRODUCTION OF SERVICE · Access to www via the SP WORLD LIMITED, wired or wireless, referred to “the serviceâ€. · These terms and conditions may be altered from time to time without notice, client responsible to revisit these terms and conditions from time to time to familiarize with content · By using this service you agree with the full terms and conditions as set out.
3. CONDITIONS OF USE The service provider agrees to provide the client access to the service as subscribed to on the full terms and conditions of this agreement. By using the service you agree that you will not circumvent the user authentication process and service speed limiters or attempt to access the service provider’s network. Should the client fail to comply with the full terms and conditions of this agreement and/or breach any of the provisions specified, the client agrees to pay the service provider, on demand all costs, loss or damages incurred or suffered by the service provider as a result of such breach.
4. SERVICE AVAILABILITY The service provider will use the best possible endeavors to ensure that the service is available at all times. The client however indemnifies the service provider from any losses whatsoever, be it loss of business information, loss of data or any other direct or indirect financial losses resulting from unavailability or interruption of the service regardless of whether such a claim is based on breach of contract, intentional/negligent breach of duty of care that inflicts loss or harm that triggers legal liability, implied warranties or even if the service provider or its employees were negligent. 5. COMMUNICATION WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDER AND STAFF 1. Clients can be held accountable for their conduct towards the SP WORLD LIMITED, including conduct pertaining to allegations or malicious conduct directed towards SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff. 2. Any abusive behavior including but not limited to threats, offensive language, aggressive conduct or any type of intimidation on a public forum directed at SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff will not be tolerated. Should such conduct occur, SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to suspend or terminate all services to a client with immediate effect. 3. Any client that uses public platforms such as forums or social media to spread false allegations, defamation or cause any action that diminish the reputation or public perception of SP WORLD LIMITED could have their services suspended or terminated with immediate effect. SP WORLD LIMITED also reserves the right to institute appropriate action against such a client to remedy any such perception.
6. SECURITY & PRIVACY 1. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to intercept and monitor all usage and flow of communication through the service provided and take any other action required to ensure that the security and reliability of its network is not compromised. 2. All customer information required for providing the service including personal information such as address and telephone numbers will be kept in the strictest confidence by SP WORLD LIMITED and will not be distributed or sold to third parties. 3. The client may not use the service of SP WORLD LIMITED in any way that can compromise the security of its network and may not tamper with the network or service in any way. 4. The client is solely responsible for the protection of their data on any personal computing devices (Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Smart phones) when using the SP WORLD LIMITED. Devices should be adequately protected with the required anti-virus, spyware, firewall and encryption where required. SP WORLD LIMITED cannot be held responsible for any breach of security that occurs on client devices. 5. The client may not use the service provided by SP WORLD LIMITED for any illegal or unlawful activity. This includes (but is not limited to) gathering or email addresses or names for political, commercial, charitable or any other use as well as gathering personal information of third parties without their consent. In addition, the client may not violate or allow the violation the privacy of any person or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the SP WORLD LIMITED network or any other network by hacking, phishing, password mining or any other action that compromises the privacy of any person or network. 6. If any client is found to engage in any of the above actions, SP WORLD LIMITED, without prejudice to any other rights to without notice and immediate effect, suspend or terminate any client service and/or agreement without refunding any paid service as any such action is deemed a breach of contract. Furthermore, SP WORLD LIMITED the right to invoice the client with any costs incurred inclusive of bandwidth, administrative fees, possible downtime caused and any other costs incurred to rectify the breach of security. Although the client’s personal information is protected by a confidentiality clause, client information may be made available to any person or entity affected by these actions. 7. SP WORLD LIMITED does not keep a record of any passwords to access client premises Wi-Fi routers. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that access to premises equipment is secured by not providing outside parties with the access code to connect to these routers.
7. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS AND NOTICE PERIODS All Internet services rendered by SP WORLD LIMITED are rendered on a month to month basis, in accordance with the package selected by the specific client, without the client being locked into a fixed term contract. 1. Private Individuals · Should a client opt to cancel the agreement at any time, the client is obliged to give 7 days notice of his/her intention to do so, and such cancellation should be communicated to SP WORLD LIMITED in writing. · Should the client fail to communicate such cancellation in writing SP WORLD LIMITED. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to continue billing the client for Internet services rendered until such written notice of cancellation is received. 2. Businesses · Should a client opt to cancel the agreement at any time, the client is obliged to give SP WORLD LIMITED one (1) calendar months’ written notice. · Should the client fail to communicate such cancellation in writing SP WORLD LIMITED. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to continue billing the client for ISP services rendered until such time as the notice period (one calendar month), calculated from date of receipt of the written notice of cancellation is received by SP WORLD.
8. BREACH OF CONTRACT 1. The following conduct will constitute breach of contract by the subscriber · Using the internet service for any illegal activities · Bypassing any authentication methods and/or speed or data limitation methods used by the service provider. · Accessing or attempting to access any part of the service provider’s network infrastructure. · Failing to make payment for provision of services within the stipulated time frame. · Abusive behavior including but not limited to threats, offensive language, aggressive conduct or any type of intimidation on a public forum directed at SP WORLD LIMITED or its staff. 2. Where a client is in breach of contract, SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to cancel any subscription agreement with the client by giving 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of services. In addition to terminating an account, the service provider can take any action deemed necessary to collect any monies outstanding from the subscriber in lieu of his subscription agreement and may collect all equipment deemed part of the subscription agreement from the premises of the subscriber. Failure by the subscriber to allow access to the service provider to remove the CPE device from the subscription address may result in legal action to remedy the situation.
9. REFUNDS AND HANDLING FEES All installation fees and subscription fees are payable in advance. When a client requests an installation the service provider will invoice the requested work and payment must be received prior to scheduling the requested work. The following stipulated terms will be in effect depending on the matter that arises. 1. Cancellation of installation by the Client · Should a client have requested an installation and payment have been received it will be deemed a binding agreement between the client and the service provider to undertake the installation and provide the service as selected by the client. Where a client then decides to cancel the installation (when installation has not taken place) the service provider will refund the client for the equipment and subscription paid less a 25% (twenty-five percent) administration fee. · Should the client cancel the service after the installation was completed, no refund will be made to client for the installation undertaken. Where such installation was part of a subsidized subscriber agreement, the service provider will also take possession of the CPE device as per normal cancellation of subsidized agreements. 2. Cancellation of installation by Service Provider Where an installation was paid for by a client and subsequently the service provider determines that service cannot be provided to a client as a result of the client falling outside the service provider’s coverage area or other factors such as poor reception area will hinder a stable service to the client the service provider will deem the subscription agreement as null and void and will refund the client the full amount received without penalty. No refund will be made by the service provider for any bank charges billed to the client. 3. Bank charges Payments received in lieu of Internet installations and/or a monthly subscription that is received by way of a cash deposit to the bank will attract bank charges. Should the client request cancellation and refund of said deposit, SP WORLD LIMITED will refund the client the net amount deposited less bank charges relating to the transaction.
10. SERVICE PROVIDERS’ RIGHT FOR COLLECTION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS Should a matter arise where the service provider billed an amount less than the agreed subscription fee the service provider reserves the right to bill the client for any amount that should have been billed as per the subscriber agreement. The service provider does not give up its rights for the collection of the amount that has become in arrears as a result of such an error or omission. The client undertakes to make payment of any such arrear amount that resulted from incorrect billing by the service provider notwithstanding payment of the revised subscription as per the original subscription agreement which will become due on the next billing cycle.
11. SUSPENSION OF SERVICES Where a subscriber fails to make payment on the date of the subscription fee becoming due, the service provider has the right to suspend the service to any subscriber without providing further notice. All subscriptions are payable in advance and payment for services for the month is payable on or before the 1st day of the month for the service to be delivered in the forthcoming month. Where a client has signed a debit order with the service provider and the debit order is not honored by the subscriber’s bank, the account will be deemed not paid and will be suspended without notice to the subscriber.
12. RECONNECTION FEES 1. Where a subscriber’s service has been suspended due to late or non-payment before the 1st of the month the service provider will bill a reconnection fee of NGN5,000.00 inclusive of VAT to the account of the subscriber. The subscriber must pay this reconnection fee as well as the normal subscription amount and any other fees such as interest before the account will be re-activated. At present the service provider allows a grace period up to the 7th day of the month before suspending accounts. This grace period can be revised at any time without notification. 2. All related subscription fees and any other penalty fees not paid on due date by the subscriber will be subject to interest payable at a rate of 1.25% per month.
13. REDUCED SUBSCRIPTIONS IN PROMOTIONAL PERIODS 1. From time to time the service provider may offer discounted subscription and/or installation fees as a promotion for new clients. 2. Notwithstanding the prices offered in these promotional periods, subscribers remain bound by their original subscription agreements and the rate of subscriptions as contained in said agreements. Existing subscribers will not automatically qualify for the reduced subscriptions and in no way will such promotions constitute a change in the original subscriber agreement. 3. SP WORLD LIMITED reserves the right to offer promotional subscription periods without notification to existing subscribers nor is SP WORLD LIMITED obliged to offer these reduced subscriptions to existing subscribers.
14. ANTENNA EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN (APPLICABLE TO WIRELESS INSTALLATIONS ONLY) 1. In the nature of the trade that SP WORLD LIMITED is in, we install electronic equipment outside a house that is open to all the natural elements. The equipment is issued with an initial warranty that stipulates if it works on installation, the equipment is deemed in working order. There is no outright warranty issued by suppliers of this equipment as in most cases it is damaged by water or electrical surges. 2. To combat the effects of this, SP WORLD LIMITED offers their clients the option of adding an extended antenna warranty plan at a cost of NGN60,000.00 per year. 3. The extended warranty plan will cover any cost associated with the CPE device, the cable that leads to it and the power supply that powers the CPE. No routers or any other equipment is covered by the extended warranty plan. 4. The extended antenna warranty plan covers: · Any water/rain/storm damage · Electrical Surges · Lightning strikes · Any latent defects not covered by a supplier warranty. 5. The antenna care plan does not cover: · Any malicious damage by any person · Theft · If any maintenance was attempted by any person other than SP WORLD LIMITED representative · Rust 6. In the event of a claim under the extended antenna warranty plan, a technician will assess the situation and refer the matter to management for consideration. If deemed in order the antenna will be replaced and the full cost of the antenna will be discounted. If it is found that the antenna is damaged by something not covered under the antenna care plan, the client will be advised and invoiced accordingly.
15. JURISDICTION In the event of a dispute arising out of this agreement, the Seller consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court in regard to any proceedings which may be instituted. The Purchaser shall, however, be entitled to proceed in any division of the Supreme Court having jurisdiction should it so elect.
16. EFFECT OF INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE CLAUSES 1. If any provision of this agreement is held by any court or other competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, this agreement shall continue to be valid as to its other provisions and the remainder of the affected provision, unless it can be concluded from the circumstances that, in the absence of the provision found to be null and void, the Parties would not have concluded this agreement. 2. The Parties shall use all reasonable efforts to replace all provisions found to be null and void by provisions that are valid under the applicable law and come closest to their original intention.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 1. This agreement sets out the entire agreement between the Parties. No Party has entered into this agreement in reliance upon any representation, warranty or undertaking of the other Party that is not expressly set out or referred to in this agreement. This clause shall not exclude any liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. This agreement supersedes any previous agreement or understanding relating to its subject matter; 2. This agreement may not be varied except by an agreement of the Parties and reduced to writing.
18. WAIVER 1. No waiver of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement will be binding for any purpose unless expressed in writing and signed by the Party giving same, and any such waiver will be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose given. No failure or delay on the part of either Party in exercising any right, power or privilege will operate as a waiver, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. 2. No indulgences allowed by the Purchaser to the Seller from time to time in respect of the latter’s obligations herein shall prejudice the Purchaser in any way from subsequently strictly enforcing any term, condition or provision of this agreement and / or no delay or failure on the part of the Purchaser in the exercise of any right herein shall operate as a waiver thereof and no waiver whatsoever shall be valid unless set out in writing and signed by the Seller and then only to the extent therein expressly set forth.
19. LANGUAGE OF AGREEMENT This agreement has been negotiated and concluded in English. It may be translated into any other language for practical purposes, but the version shall prevail in the event of any doubt.
20. APPLICABLE LAW The proper law of this agreement is the law of the Republic of Nigeria, and accordingly any dispute relating to this agreement, including any dispute about its validity, existence, interpretation, rectification, breach or termination or any dispute about any matter arising out of this agreement, its avoidance, interpretation, rectification, breach or termination shall be determined according to the laws of the Republic of Nigeria.
21. EXECUTION By virtue of the client signature duly appended to the Provider’s Application form, the client agrees to be bound by these said terms and conditions recorded herein.