1. Overview and acceptance
Zuri Labs (“Zuri Labs”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates a digital and in-person ecosystem for African innovators, founders, operators, and partners exploring artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technology. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our websites, community spaces, application forms, partner engagements, newsletters, marketing channels, and any other services we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, submitting an application, attending our programming, or engaging with us in any capacity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any supplemental policies referenced herein, including our Privacy Policy.
2. Eligibility and account obligations
Participation in the Services is limited to individuals who are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. Where organisational representatives engage with Zuri Labs, they confirm that they are authorised to bind their organisation. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration processes, event sign-ups, or partnership onboarding, and to maintain and promptly update such information where it changes.
Access credentials, including passwords or single-sign-on tokens, must be kept confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account or on your behalf and must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access or misuse.
3. Community participation and conduct
Zuri Labs is designed as a high-signal, inclusive, and professional community. You agree to follow our Code of Conduct and any event-specific rules. Prohibited conduct includes harassment, discrimination, abuse, misinformation, intellectual property violations, unauthorised solicitation or marketing, spamming, scraping or harvesting data from members, and any activity that may interfere with the security or integrity of the Services.
We reserve the right to moderate discussions, remove content, restrict participation, or terminate access where behaviour breaches these standards or applicable law. We may collect and review reports submitted through our forms or emails to assess compliance.
4. Programs, events, and deliverables
Our Services include (i) digital community forums and private message groups, (ii) office hours, workshops, demo days, and other events, (iii) research and insight publications, (iv) partnership engagements, pilot programmes, and consulting, and (v) application, survey, and intake forms that gather project data. While we work to provide accurate information and quality programming, participation outcomes depend on your own decisions and implementation. Unless expressly stated in a separate signed agreement, Zuri Labs does not guarantee investment, funding, commercial success, hiring outcomes, or regulatory approvals.
5. Partner engagements and commercial services
Partners engaging Zuri Labs for design sprints, advisory services, or bespoke programmes must execute a separate statement of work or contract that supplements these Terms. In the absence of such agreement, Services are provided on an informational and community basis only. Partners must not use member data received through our introductions or forms for unsolicited marketing unless explicit consent has been granted.
6. Content ownership and licences
Unless otherwise noted, all content within the Services, including text, graphics, video, software, and trademarks, is owned by or licensed to Zuri Labs and protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to access and use the Services for legitimate participation purposes. You may not copy, distribute, publicly display, modify, or create derivative works from our content without express permission.
By submitting content (such as profiles, testimonials, case studies, or event recordings) you grant Zuri Labs a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, and display that content in connection with the Services and for promotional purposes, subject to any confidentiality obligations agreed separately. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this licence and that your contributions do not infringe third-party rights.
7. Marketing communications
By providing your contact information through our forms, event registrations, or partnership channels, you authorise Zuri Labs to send community updates, marketing communications, and program invitations. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly. We will honour your preferences; however, administrative notices about your participation or material changes to the Services may still be delivered.
8. Data usage and privacy
We process personal information in line with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. You acknowledge that data submitted through applications, surveys, mentoring forms, or partner pipelines may be used to assess eligibility, curate cohorts, improve programming, or measure community impact. Where data is aggregated or anonymised, we may use it for reports, marketing insights, or ecosystem research. You must not misuse or disclose personal information of other members obtained through the Services, and you shall comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws when handling such information.
9. Third-party tools and integrations
The Services may link to or integrate third-party platforms such as communication tools, analytics providers, form processors, or payment gateways. These services are governed by their own terms and privacy practices. Zuri Labs is not responsible for third-party acts or omissions, and your use of such tools is at your own risk. Where we enable single sign-on or API connections, you authorise us to transmit information necessary to facilitate those integrations.
10. Fees, payments, and refunds
Participation in certain events, memberships, or partner services may require payment. Fees will be communicated at the point of purchase or within a separate statement of work. Unless otherwise stated, fees are due in advance, exclusive of taxes, non-refundable, and payable in the currency indicated. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may suspend or terminate access until the balance is settled.
11. Disclaimers
The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, or quiet enjoyment. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, security against all threats, or that the Services will meet your specific goals.
12. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Zuri Labs and its affiliates, directors, employees, mentors, and contractors will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or business opportunities arising from or related to your use of the Services. Our aggregate liability for all claims relating to the Services in any twelve-month period shall not exceed the greater of (i) One Hundred United States Dollars (USD 100) or (ii) the fees you paid to us for the Services in the six months preceding the event giving rise to liability.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Zuri Labs, its affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Services, or your violation of any law or third-party right.
14. Suspension and termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms, any supplemental policies, or applicable laws, or if continued access could pose a risk to other participants. Upon termination, the licences granted to you will cease, but provisions that, by their nature, should survive will remain in effect, including those concerning intellectual property, confidentiality, marketing permissions already granted, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.
15. Modifications to the services or terms
We may update the Services, introduce new features, or discontinue portions of the offering at any time. We may also revise these Terms to reflect operational or legal changes. Material updates will be communicated through the Services, email, or other reasonable means. Your continued use after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you should discontinue use and request account closure.
16. Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law principles, unless mandatory laws in your jurisdiction require otherwise. The parties agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by notifying [email protected]. If a resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, disputes may be submitted to confidential arbitration seated in Lagos, Nigeria, under the rules of the Lagos Court of Arbitration. Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidential information.
17. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms or requests related to your account should be directed to [email protected]. Last updated October 2024.