Introduction
Welcome to Doorcas Africa, a digital platform dedicated to enhancing livestock health and management by leveraging real‑time disease reporting and veterinary insights. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access and use of the doorcasafrica.com website (the "Website") and any services provided through our platforms, including our mobile applications and SMS services (collectively referred to as the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms. We may modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to periodically review these Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and are not barred from using the Services under any applicable laws.
3. Description of Services
Doorcas Africa provides a platform for livestock owners and veterinarians to report diseases, track vaccination schedules, and receive real‑time health alerts. These reports are used to facilitate veterinary interventions and disease control strategies.
Doorcas Africa is not a substitute for direct veterinary care, and users should always consult a qualified veterinarian for emergency or complex health issues. We do not guarantee a specific response time or that reported cases will always be addressed.
4. User Responsibilities
As a user of the Services, you agree to the following responsibilities:
- Accurate Reporting: Provide accurate, truthful, and complete information when submitting reports.
- Respectful Use: Refrain from submitting false or misleading reports or engaging in illegal activities.
- Compliance: Abide by all applicable laws and regulations while using the Services.
- Non-commercial Use: Use the Services solely for personal purposes unless you have obtained our prior written consent for commercial use.
5. Prohibited Activities
When using our Services, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or defamatory reports.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Engage in harassment, abusive behavior, or illegal activities.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services.
- Use automated means (e.g., bots or scripts) to access or interact with the Services.
6. Data Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Services, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. Third‑Party Services
Doorcas Africa may interact with third‑party services such as veterinary clinics, government agencies, or research institutions. We are not responsible for the performance or availability of these third‑party services.
8. Intellectual Property
All content, software, designs, logos, and materials on the Website and through the Services are the property of Doorcas Africa or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute this content without our prior written consent.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services, without prior notice or liability, if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
You may also terminate your account at any time by ceasing to use the Services and, if applicable, deleting your account information.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an "as‑is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or completely secure. Doorcas Africa is not liable for any delays, inaccuracies, or failures in the reporting and handling of incidents.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Doorcas Africa, its directors, employees, agents, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount (if any) that you paid for accessing the Services.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Doorcas Africa and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any third‑party rights.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Nigeria.
14. Changes to Terms of Service
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: doorcasafrica@gmail.com
