Legals

Terms and Conditions

 

Last Updated: 11th February, 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website, its content, podcast, programmes, projects, and all related services operated by Liza Chuma Akunyili (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing this website, reading any content, listening to any podcast, applying for or participating in any programme, or otherwise using any of our services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Legal Capacity and Age Requirement

All users of this website and Services must be at least twenty (20) years of age.

By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are twenty (20) years or older;
  • You possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under Nigerian law; and
  • You are not prohibited by any applicable law from using the Services.

We do not knowingly provide Services to individuals under the age of twenty (20). If we discover that a user does not meet this requirement, access may be terminated immediately without notice.

2. Scope of Services

These Terms apply to:

  • Your use of this website;
  • All written, audio, visual, and digital content, including podcasts;
  • All programmes, matchmaking initiatives, cohorts, advisory services, and projects;
  • All communications or engagements arising from the Services.

These Terms incorporate by reference:

By using the Services, you confirm that you have read and agreed to both documents.

3. Programme-Specific Terms

Each individual programme or project may include additional eligibility requirements, conditions, disclaimers, rules, or contractual obligations stated on its respective programme page.

By applying to or participating in any programme or project, you agree to be bound by:

  1. These general Terms and Conditions; and
  2. The specific terms published on the relevant programme page.

Where there is any inconsistency, the programme-specific terms shall prevail with respect to that programme only.

4. No Guarantee of Acceptance or Outcomes

We reserve the absolute discretion to accept, reject, or discontinue any application or participation.

Completion of an application does not guarantee acceptance. Participation in any programme does not guarantee:

  • A successful match;
  • A specific outcome;
  • Personal, relational, financial, or professional results.

All Services are provided on a discretionary and best-efforts basis.

5. Assumption of Risk

Participation in any programme, including matchmaking initiatives, is voluntary. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • We do not guarantee compatibility, character, background, or conduct of any participant;
  • We do not assume responsibility for the actions, omissions, or representations of participants;
  • You are solely responsible for your decisions, interactions, and personal safety.

You assume full responsibility for your physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, sexual, financial, and overall well-being arising from participation in any Service.

6. Podcast, Media and Content Disclaimer

All podcast episodes, audio recordings, videos, interviews, social media content, written articles, newsletters, and other media produced or published by Liza Chuma Akunyili (collectively, “Media Content”) are provided for informational, educational, and general inspirational purposes only.

The Media Content:

  • Does not constitute legal, medical, psychological, therapeutic, financial, or professional advice;
  • Does not create a fiduciary, advisory, therapeutic, or professional-client relationship;
  • Should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

Any opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Liza Chuma Akunyili or her team. We do not independently verify all statements made by guests and disclaim liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or representations made during interviews or discussions.

You acknowledge that any reliance placed on Media Content is strictly at your own risk.

All intellectual property in the Media Content remains the exclusive property of Liza Chuma Akunyili unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, recording, editing, clipping, commercial use, or exploitation is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Liza Chuma Akunyili, her team, contractors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages;
  • Loss of income, opportunity, data, reputation, or goodwill;
  • Any misconduct or harmful act by a participant or third party;
  • Technical failures, cyber incidents, or third-party platform breaches.

Your use of the Services is entirely at your own risk.

8. Third-Party Platforms

We may use third-party platforms and digital tools for applications, communications, scheduling, payment processing, and operations. We are not responsible for failures, data breaches, interruptions, or vulnerabilities originating from third-party providers beyond our reasonable control.

9. Intellectual Property

All content, including written materials, programme frameworks, methodologies, branding, logos, graphics, audio content, and podcast materials, are the intellectual property of Liza Chuma Akunyili unless otherwise stated.

No content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, recorded, or commercially exploited without prior written consent.

10. Confidentiality

Programme materials and participant information may be confidential. Participants agree not to disclose proprietary frameworks or confidential participant information without prior written consent, except where disclosure is required by law.

11. Data Protection and NDPA 2023 Compliance

Personal data is processed in accordance with the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) and our Privacy Policy:
https://lizachuma.com/privacy-policy/

We process data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

Data subjects may request access, correction, or erasure of their data, withdraw consent where applicable, or lodge a complaint with the appropriate Nigerian authority by contacting:
engage@lizachuma.com

We reserve the right to verify identity before processing any request.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Liza Chuma Akunyili, her team, affiliates, contractors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms;
  • Your participation in any programme;
  • Your interaction with other participants;
  • Your misuse of the website or Services.
13. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to amend or update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon publication. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.

15. Contact Information

For legal or general inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions:

engage@lizachuma.com