Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website of the Association of Chandlers and Ship Suppliers of Nigeria (ACSSN) at https://chandlersnigeria.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

ACSSN reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes related to:

• Identifying licensed ship chandlers in Nigeria
• Seeking membership information
• Inquiring about ship supply services
• Other legitimate maritime industry activities

You may not use this website to:

• Harass, abuse, or harm any person or entity
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce member directory data for commercial purposes without written permission
• Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Bypass any security features or attempt to gain unauthorised access

3. Member Directory

The member directory is provided for informational purposes to help vessel operators and the public identify licensed ACSSN members. While ACSSN makes reasonable efforts to keep member information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any listing.

Verification: Users are encouraged to independently verify a member's license status with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) or relevant authorities before entering into any supply agreement.

No Endorsement: Listing a company in the directory does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of that company's products, services, or financial standing.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, page headers, button icons, scripts, and the ACSSN name and logo, is the property of ACSSN or its content suppliers and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without prior written consent from ACSSN, except for personal, non-commercial use.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., NCDMB, member company sites). These links are provided for convenience only. ACSSN does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, ACSSN and its officers, board members, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the website, reliance on any information published on the website, or any unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data. This includes, without limitation, any loss of business, revenue, or reputation.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content, member directories, and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ACSSN does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any errors or defects will be corrected.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ACSSN, its board members, officers, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Use.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in that policy.

11. Termination

ACSSN reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the website for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Use.

12. Contact Information

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.