Disclaimer, Intellectual Property and Privacy Notice

This website is operated in connection with the Intellectual Property and Innovation Exchange (IPX Series): Abia Edition (hereinafter referred to as “IPX Abia”, “the Event” or “the Organisers”).

The website is intended to provide information about the Event, its objectives, programme, participating stakeholders, speakers, exhibitors and other related activities.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date, the Organisers make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information provided.

The contents of this website are intended for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, investment, business or other professional advice. Visitors are encouraged to seek appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on information obtained from this website.

All original content, materials and creative works developed specifically for the IPX Series: Abia Edition, including website content, event branding, graphics, designs, publications, photographs, videos, presentations and other promotional materials, shall remain the intellectual property of their respective owners.

The name, branding, identity and original creative materials of the IPX Series may not be reproduced, adapted, distributed, commercially exploited or otherwise used without the prior written authorisation of the relevant rights holder, except as permitted under applicable law.

Nothing contained on this website shall be interpreted as granting any visitor, participant or third party a licence, ownership interest or other proprietary right over any intellectual property belonging to the Organisers or other rights holders.

This website may contain or display the names, trademarks, logos, corporate identities and other proprietary materials belonging to third-party organisations, institutions, businesses, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, speakers and other stakeholders.

All such trademarks, logos and proprietary materials remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance on this website is for identification, reference, acknowledgement, informational or event-related purposes only.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the display of any third-party name, logo, trademark or corporate identity does not constitute or imply:

1. Ownership of such intellectual property by the IPX Series or its Organisers;
2. Any transfer, assignment or licence of intellectual property rights to the Organisers;
3. A formal partnership, sponsorship, affiliation, agency or joint venture relationship;
4. An endorsement, recommendation or approval of the IPX Series by the relevant organisation; or
5. An endorsement, recommendation or approval of the relevant organisation, its products or services by the IPX Series.

The Organisers do not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property displayed on this website and acknowledge the respective rights of the owners.

Unless expressly identified and agreed otherwise, the appearance, mention or reference to any company, organisation, institution, product, service, brand or commercial entity on this website shall not be construed as an advertisement, commercial solicitation, product recommendation or endorsement by the IPX Series or its Organisers.

References to third-party entities may be included for purposes of identification, industry recognition, educational discussion, stakeholder engagement, event participation or acknowledgement.

The inclusion of any organisation’s name or logo does not necessarily indicate that such organisation has paid for promotional placement, provided financial or material support, endorsed the Event or entered into any commercial arrangement with the Organisers.

Similarly, the inclusion of a product, service or brand does not constitute a representation regarding its quality, performance, suitability or commercial standing.

The Organisers endeavour to ensure that appropriate authorisation is obtained, where required, before publishing third-party materials, including photographs, logos, trademarks, written content, designs and other proprietary works.

Where materials are supplied by sponsors, partners, exhibitors, speakers, participants or other stakeholders for publication or event-related purposes, the supplying party is responsible for ensuring that it has the necessary rights, permissions and authorisations to provide such materials for use.

The submission or provision of any such material to the Organisers shall constitute a representation by the submitting party that it has the requisite authority to provide the material for the agreed purpose.

Nothing in this notice shall be interpreted as granting the Organisers unrestricted ownership or perpetual commercial rights over materials belonging to third parties.

Any individual or organisation that believes its intellectual property or proprietary materials have been used without appropriate authorisation may contact the Organisers for review and appropriate resolution.

Views, opinions, statements, presentations and contributions made by speakers, panellists, moderators, exhibitors and other participants during the Event are attributable to the respective individuals or organisations expressing them.

Such views do not necessarily represent the position, policies or opinions of the IPX Series or its Organisers.

The Organisers do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of statements made by individual speakers or participants and shall not be responsible for decisions or actions taken by attendees based on such contributions.

Participation as a speaker, panellist or contributor does not constitute an endorsement of the Event by the speaker’s employer, affiliated institution or represented organisation unless expressly authorised.

The Event may be photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded for documentation, reporting, archival, educational and promotional purposes.

By registering for or attending the Event, participants will be informed that photography, audio and video recording may take place.

The Organisers may use appropriate photographs, recordings and other event materials in connection with reporting on the Event and promoting future editions of the IPX Series, subject to applicable consent and data protection requirements.

Where identifiable individuals are to be featured in promotional materials or recordings beyond ordinary event documentation, appropriate consent or other lawful grounds for processing shall be obtained, where required.

Participants who have concerns regarding the capture, publication or use of their images or recordings may communicate with the Organisers through the official contact channels provided on this website.

Personal information collected through this website, registration forms, event participation or other official communication channels may include names, email addresses, telephone numbers, professional affiliations and other information reasonably required for event administration.

Such information shall be collected and processed for legitimate event-related purposes, including:

1. Registration and participant management;
2. Event communication and logistical coordination;
3. Speaker, exhibitor and stakeholder engagement;
4. Event administration, reporting and documentation; and
5. Other purposes communicated to participants at the point of collection.

The Organisers undertake to handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Personal information shall not be disclosed to unrelated third parties or used for unrelated commercial marketing purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.

Participants may exercise applicable data protection rights by contacting the Organisers through the official communication channels provided on this website.

This website may contain links to external websites, platforms or resources operated by third parties.

Such links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Organisers do not own, control or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, security, accuracy or operations of external websites.

Access to third-party websites is at the visitor’s discretion and subject to the applicable terms and conditions of those websites.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Organisers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from:

1. Reliance on information published on this website;
2. Errors, omissions or inaccuracies in website content;
3. Temporary unavailability or interruption of website services;
4. The actions, representations or omissions of third-party organisations or participants;
5. The use of external websites or third-party resources; or
6. Any unauthorised use of third-party intellectual property by persons other than the Organisers.

Nothing in this Disclaimer shall exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable Nigerian law.

The Organisers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the Event programme, speakers, activities, venue arrangements and other logistical details where necessary.

Any significant changes, including postponement, cancellation or relocation of the Event, will be communicated through the appropriate official communication channels.

The Organisers shall not be responsible for losses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, subject to applicable law.

Any individual or organisation that has concerns regarding the unauthorised use of its name, logo, trademark, photograph, copyrighted material or other proprietary content on this website is encouraged to notify the Organisers.

Upon receipt of a substantiated complaint, the Organisers will review the matter and take appropriate steps, which may include seeking clarification, correcting the relevant information, obtaining the necessary authorisation or removing the disputed material where appropriate.

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Organisers and any person or entity seeking to resolve a dispute arising from or relating to this Disclaimer shall, in the first instance, endeavour to resolve such dispute amicably through good-faith discussions and negotiations.

Where the dispute remains unresolved following reasonable efforts at amicable settlement, the parties may, by mutual agreement, refer the matter to mediation before a mutually agreed mediator.

Where the dispute remains unresolved through the foregoing mechanisms, either party may seek recourse before a court of competent jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Organisers reserve the right to review, update or amend this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in the Event, applicable laws or operational requirements.

The latest version published on this website shall constitute the applicable version.

By accessing or using this website, visitors acknowledge that they have read and understood this Disclaimer.

For enquiries, complaints or requests relating to this Disclaimer, intellectual property rights, third-party materials or data protection, please contact the IPX Series: Abia Edition Organising Committee through the official communication channels published on this website.