Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the West Africa Economic Summit website ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. Use of Website

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Use automated systems to access the Website without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of WAES or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

4. User Content

By submitting content to the Website (including applications, inquiries, and comments), you grant WAES a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.

5. Membership and Registration

Membership applications are subject to approval by WAES. We reserve the right to refuse or terminate membership at our discretion. Members must provide accurate information and comply with WAES policies and the Garki Declaration principles.

6. Events and Programs

Registration for WAES events and programs is subject to availability and approval. We reserve the right to modify event details, cancel registrations, or refuse entry. Participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. WAES is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. WAES does not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WAES shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WAES, its officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

12. Changes to Terms

WAES reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: