Terms of Service

By creating an account, placing an order, or using any feature of the River Root platform, you confirm that you:

• Are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Have read, understood, and agree to these Terms in full
• Agree to our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, which are incorporated by reference

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and River Root Fisheries and Farm Limited, incorporated in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

River Root offers a range of digital agricultural resources including but not limited to:

• Online courses and video tutorials on fish farming, aquaculture, and poultry management
• Downloadable eBooks, guides, and farm management templates
• Interactive tools such as feed calculators and profit estimators
• Expert consultation sessions (one-on-one and group)
• Market intelligence reports and seasonal farming data

All digital products are delivered electronically via download link or access to our Learning Hub platform. No physical goods are shipped unless explicitly stated in the product listing.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any product or service at any time without prior notice, though we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users of material changes.

Upon purchase, River Root grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, personal-use licence to access and use the purchased digital content for your own agricultural or educational purposes.

This licence expressly prohibits you from:

• Redistributing, reselling, or sharing paid content with third parties
• Uploading purchased materials to any public platform, file-sharing service, or social media
• Creating derivative works for commercial use without written permission
• Removing or altering copyright notices, watermarks, or branding
• Using content for training artificial intelligence systems

Violation of this licence may result in immediate account suspension, revocation of access, and potential legal action under applicable intellectual property laws.

All prices are listed in USD by default. Multi-currency display (NGN, GBP, EUR, GHS) is provided for convenience; actual charges may reflect the USD equivalent at the time of processing.

We accept payment via:

• Debit/Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Verve)
• Paystack and Flutterwave payment gateways
• Bank transfer to our designated GTBank business account
• USSD quick payment codes

Prices are subject to change at any time. Any active purchases will not be affected retroactively. We do not store full card details — all card transactions are processed securely through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors.

Promotional prices and coupon codes are valid for a limited time and may be withdrawn without notice. Only one coupon may be applied per order.

All content on the River Root platform — including course materials, videos, illustrations, written guides, templates, tools, branding, and software — is the exclusive intellectual property of River Root Fisheries and Farm Limited and is protected under Nigerian and international copyright law.

The River Root name, logo, and brand marks are registered trademarks. You may not use them in any context without prior written consent.

If you believe any content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@riverrootfarm.com with full details.

When using our platform, you agree not to:

• Use the platform for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Upload malware, viruses, or any disruptive code
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff
• Submit false or misleading information in any form or enquiry
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the platform
• Use automated bots to interact with any part of the platform
• Engage in fraudulent chargebacks or payment disputes in bad faith

River Root reserves the right to suspend or permanently ban any account found in violation of these conduct standards without notice or refund.

Our digital products and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

River Root does not warrant that:

• The platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses
• The information in our products is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times
• Outcomes described in course material will be achieved in your specific farming context
• Third-party payment or delivery services will function without disruption

Farming outcomes depend on many local variables including climate, water quality, feed availability, and management practices. Our materials provide evidence-based guidance but cannot guarantee specific yields or profits.

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, River Root Fisheries and Farm Limited shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our products or services.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim, in the 12 months preceding the incident.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is brought.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless River Root Fisheries and Farm Limited, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
• Any content you submit to or through our platform
• Your use or misuse of our digital products

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA), the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and applicable e-commerce regulations.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be referred to binding arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Send an email notification to registered users
• Display a prominent notice on our platform for 30 days

Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, please discontinue use and contact us for a resolution.

For questions, legal enquiries, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact: