TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 1st of July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP ("the Firm", "we", "our", or "us").

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.evallp.com (the "Website"), including all pages, legal services information, publications, Legal Insights, educational resources, videos, consultation booking facilities, and other content made available through the Website.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Website immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP concerning your use of the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

This Website has been established to provide information about the Firm, its legal services, publications, Legal Insights, educational resources, and consultation services.

The Website is intended to promote legal awareness, provide general legal information, and enable prospective clients to learn about the Firm and request consultations where appropriate.

Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as creating any obligation on the part of the Firm to accept instructions or provide legal representation.

3. No Legal Advice

The legal articles, publications, videos, newsletters, commentaries, Legal Insights, educational resources, and other materials published on this Website are provided solely for general informational and educational purposes.

They are not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of any matter.

You should not act, refrain from acting, or make legal, commercial, financial, immigration, intellectual property, regulatory, or business decisions solely on the basis of information obtained from this Website.

Professional legal advice should always be obtained before taking action in relation to any legal issue.

4. No Solicitor–Client Relationship

Your use of this Website does not create a solicitor–client relationship between you and E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP.

Without limitation, no solicitor–client relationship is created merely because you:

• visit this Website;

• read Legal Insights or publications;

• watch educational videos;

• download publications;

• submit enquiries;

• communicate with the Firm;

• request information; or

• book a consultation.

A solicitor–client relationship is established only where:

• the Firm has completed any necessary conflict-of-interest checks;

• the Firm has agreed to accept instructions;

• applicable engagement procedures have been completed; and

• where appropriate, an engagement letter, retainer agreement, or other formal arrangement has been accepted by both parties.

Until then, users should not assume that communications submitted through the Website are protected by legal professional privilege solely because they were sent to the Firm.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this Website, including but not limited to its design, layout, visual identity, text, articles, Legal Insights, publications, legal commentary, educational materials, videos, graphics, photographs, illustrations, logos, icons, trademarks, service marks, software, downloadable resources, and other materials are the intellectual property of E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP or are used under lawful licence or permission.

All intellectual property rights are reserved.

The content made available on this Website is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights recognised under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and, where applicable, international intellectual property treaties and conventions.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the Website solely for your personal, educational, informational, and non-commercial purposes.

Except as expressly permitted by law or with the prior written consent of the Firm, you must not:

• reproduce, copy, modify, translate, adapt, publish, distribute, transmit, display, sell, license, or commercially exploit any content appearing on this Website;

• remove or alter any copyright, trademark, attribution, or proprietary notice;

• use the Firm's name, logo, branding, or other identifying marks in a manner that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval where none exists;

• use any article, publication, video, or educational material for commercial training, publication, or redistribution without prior written authorisation from the Firm;

• use automated technologies, including bots, crawlers, scrapers, or similar technologies, to harvest or extract Website content without the Firm's prior written consent.

Nothing contained on this Website shall be construed as granting any licence or right to use any intellectual property belonging to the Firm except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use.

The Firm respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material appearing on this Website infringes your intellectual property rights, you may notify the Firm with sufficient details to enable the matter to be investigated and, where appropriate, addressed promptly.

6. Permitted Use of the Website

You may access and use this Website solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

Subject to these Terms, you may:

• access and browse the Website;

• read and share links to the Firm's publications, Legal Insights, and educational resources;

• download or print materials made available for personal, informational, or non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact;

• contact the Firm to request information or legal consultations; and

• use the Website in a manner consistent with applicable laws and these Terms of Use.

You agree to use the Website responsibly and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation, compromise its security, or adversely affect other users.

Without limiting the foregoing, you must not:

• use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose;

• attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, databases, or connected systems;

• introduce viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, malicious code, or other harmful technologies;

• interfere with, disrupt, or impair the operation, security, or functionality of the Website;

• use automated tools, bots, crawlers, spiders, scrapers, or similar technologies to access, copy, monitor, or extract Website content without the Firm's prior written consent;

• impersonate another individual or organisation, or provide false or misleading information when communicating with the Firm;

• use the Website in any manner that infringes the rights, privacy, confidentiality, or intellectual property of the Firm or any third party;

• attempt to circumvent or compromise any security features implemented on the Website; or

• engage in any activity that may damage the reputation, integrity, or lawful operation of the Firm.

The Firm reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Website, without prior notice, where it reasonably believes that a user has violated these Terms of Use, engaged in unlawful activity, compromised the security of the Website, or otherwise acted in a manner inconsistent with the legitimate interests of the Firm or its users.

Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as granting any right to use the Website in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, professional standards, or the intended purpose of the Website.

7. Consultation Bookings and Third-Party Services

The Website provides information regarding the Firm's legal consultation services and may include links to authorised third-party platforms used to facilitate consultation bookings, appointment scheduling, payment processing, or related administrative functions.

Where you choose to book a consultation through a third-party platform authorised by the Firm, your use of that platform is subject to its own terms of service, privacy policy, and operating procedures in addition to these Terms of Use.

The Firm is not responsible for the independent policies, practices, or contractual terms of third-party service providers. Users are encouraged to review the applicable terms and privacy policies of those providers before submitting personal information or completing any transaction.

Consultation bookings made through the Website or any authorised booking platform constitute a request for an appointment only and do not, by themselves, establish a solicitor–client relationship or constitute the Firm's acceptance of legal instructions.

The scheduling of a consultation, payment of a consultation fee, or receipt of a booking confirmation does not guarantee that the Firm will accept instructions to act on your behalf following the consultation. The decision to accept or decline any legal engagement remains entirely at the discretion of the Firm, subject to applicable law, professional obligations, conflict-of-interest considerations, and other relevant factors.

Any preliminary views, guidance, or information provided during a consultation should not be interpreted as creating an ongoing retainer unless the Firm subsequently agrees to act and the appropriate engagement procedures have been completed.

The Firm reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any online consultation or booking service at any time without prior notice where reasonably necessary for operational, legal, security, or professional reasons.

8. Third-Party Websites and External Links

For your convenience, this Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP. These links may include, without limitation, appointment booking platforms, payment service providers, social media platforms, video hosting services, mapping services, governmental websites, regulatory authorities, professional organisations, or other external resources.

The inclusion of any external link is provided solely for informational or convenience purposes and does not constitute or imply any endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, approval, or affiliation between the Firm and the relevant third party unless expressly stated.

The Firm exercises no control over the content, availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, or policies of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility or liability for any information, products, services, or materials made available through such websites.

Users who choose to access third-party websites do so entirely at their own risk and are encouraged to review the applicable terms of use, privacy policies, and other governing documents of those websites before providing personal information, entering into transactions, or relying upon any information obtained through them.

The Firm shall not be liable for any loss, damage, liability, expense, or inconvenience arising directly or indirectly from the use of, reliance upon, or inability to access any third-party website or service linked from this Website.

The existence of a hyperlink to this Website from another website does not imply that the Firm endorses, approves, or accepts responsibility for the content, services, or activities of that website. Similarly, the Firm reserves the right to request the removal of any link to this Website where such link is misleading, unlawful, defamatory, infringes intellectual property rights, or otherwise adversely affects the reputation or legitimate interests of the Firm.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all information, publications, Legal Insights, educational materials, videos, resources, and other content made available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

While the Firm makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Website is accurate, current, and reliable at the time of publication, we do not warrant or represent that the Website or any content contained therein will be complete, accurate, error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or suitable for any particular purpose.

Legal and regulatory developments may change over time, and information published on this Website may become outdated without notice. Accordingly, users should not rely exclusively upon information obtained from this Website when making legal, commercial, financial, regulatory, immigration, intellectual property, or other important decisions.

The Firm does not warrant that:

• the Website will always be available or operate without interruption;

• defects or errors will be corrected immediately;

• the Website or its servers are free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components;

• the information published will remain current at all times; or

• the Website will meet the specific requirements or expectations of every user.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability, are expressly disclaimed.

Nothing contained in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or any other applicable law.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP, its partners, consultants, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• your access to, use of, or inability to use this Website;

• reliance upon any information, publication, Legal Insight, educational material, video, or other content available on the Website;

• errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in the content published on the Website;

• interruptions, technical failures, system downtime, or unavailability of the Website;

• viruses, malware, cyberattacks, or other harmful technologies affecting the Website or your device;

• the use of or reliance upon third-party websites, platforms, or services linked from this Website; or

• any unauthorised access to or alteration of information transmitted through the Website.

The Firm shall not be responsible for any business losses, loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of contracts, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goodwill, reputational damage, loss of opportunity, or any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of this Website or its contents.

Nothing contained in these Terms of Use shall exclude or limit any liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Users acknowledge that their use of this Website is entirely at their own discretion and risk, and that they are responsible for obtaining independent legal advice before acting upon any information obtained through the Website.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP, its partners, consultants, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and representatives from and against any claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, or demands, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to:

• your breach of these Terms of Use;

• your misuse of the Website;

• your violation of any applicable law or regulation;

• your infringement of the intellectual property, privacy, confidentiality, or other legal rights of the Firm or any third party;

• any information or material you submit through the Website that is unlawful, misleading, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise infringes the rights of another person; or

• any unauthorised or improper use of the Website carried out through your actions or omissions.

The Firm reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such circumstances, you agree to cooperate fully with the Firm in the defence or settlement of any such matter.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting any other rights or remedies available to the Firm under applicable law or these Terms of Use.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to the Firm.

The collection, use, disclosure, storage, transfer, and protection of personal information submitted through this Website are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and agree that your personal information may be processed in accordance with that Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Where there is any inconsistency between these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy regarding the processing of personal information, the Privacy Policy shall prevail in relation to privacy and data protection matters.

Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy regularly, as it contains important information regarding the Firm's data processing practices, your privacy rights, and the safeguards implemented to protect your personal information.

13. Changes to these Terms of Use

The Firm reserves the right to amend, modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time to reflect changes in applicable laws, professional obligations, regulatory requirements, technological developments, or the operation of the Website.

Any amendments shall become effective upon publication of the revised Terms of Use on this Website, unless otherwise stated.

Users are encouraged to review these Terms of Use periodically to remain informed of any updates. Continued access to or use of the Website after any revised Terms of Use have been published constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms.

If you do not agree with any modification to these Terms of Use, you should discontinue your use of the Website immediately.

The Firm's failure to exercise or enforce any provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other rights available to the Firm under applicable law.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute, claim, controversy, or cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, your access to or use of the Website, or any matter connected with the Website shall, in the first instance, be addressed through good faith discussions between the parties with a view to achieving an amicable resolution.

Where an amicable resolution cannot be reached, such dispute shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Nothing contained in these Terms of Use shall prevent the Firm from seeking injunctive, equitable, or other appropriate relief before any court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect its intellectual property, confidential information, legal rights, or other legitimate interests.

The use of this Website from jurisdictions outside Nigeria is undertaken at the user's own initiative and risk. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Website complies with the laws applicable in their respective jurisdictions, to the extent those laws apply.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, the operation of this Website, or the legal services offered by the Firm, you may contact us using the details below:

E.V. Atenaga & Associates LLP

Website: www.evallp.com

Email: info@evallp.com

Telephone: +234 -708 - 562 - 8297

Office Address: E.V Atenaga & Associates LLP, Benin Sapele Rd, Ikpoba Okha, Benin City 300105, Edo, Nigeria.

The Firm welcomes enquiries relating to these Terms of Use. However, communications submitted through this Website or in response to these Terms of Use do not, by themselves, create a solicitor–client relationship or obligate the Firm to provide legal advice or representation.

Any request for legal services will be considered in accordance with the Firm's client acceptance procedures, including conflict-of-interest assessments and other applicable professional requirements.