Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using the BuildWise platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, professionals, and suppliers.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

About BuildWise Africa

BuildWise Africa is a Construction Technology and Procurement Infrastructure Company building the digital infrastructure for Africa's construction industry.

What We Provide

• Construction procurement services - End-to-end procurement support
• Supplier discovery and verification - Finding and vetting trusted suppliers
• AI-powered construction tools - Intelligent construction assistance
• Project management solutions - Tools to manage your projects
• Market intelligence and pricing data - Real-time market insights
• Construction marketplace services - Connecting buyers and sellers
• Professional directories - Finding the right professionals
• Procurement Concierge Services - Premium procurement support
• Enterprise procurement solutions - Tailored for large organizations
• International supplier sourcing services - Global procurement
• Subscription-based software solutions - Premium platform features

Depending on the service being used, BuildWise may act as: A technology platform, procurement facilitator, procurement partner, marketplace operator, market intelligence provider, project management service provider, or business services provider.

User Eligibility

Users must:

• Be at least 18 years old - Age requirement for platform use
• Provide accurate and complete information - Truthful registration
• Maintain the security of their accounts - Protect your credentials
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations - Legal compliance
• Use BuildWise only for lawful purposes - Appropriate platform use

Businesses and organizations are responsible for ensuring that the individuals creating and managing accounts are duly authorized to act on their behalf.

User Accounts

User Responsibilities

• Keeping their login credentials secure - Protect your account
• Maintaining accurate account information - Keep your profile updated
• Updating profile information when necessary - Stay current
• Reporting unauthorized access immediately - Security awareness

Account Suspension

BuildWise reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Provide false information
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Abuse other users or the platform

Marketplace Terms

BuildWise facilitates connections between buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, and professionals.

Users acknowledge that:

• Product availability may vary - Inventory changes
• Market prices may fluctuate - Price volatility
• Supplier information is provided based on available data - Information accuracy
• Procurement decisions remain the responsibility of users - User accountability

Procurement Services

BuildWise offers different levels of procurement support depending on the service selected by the user.

Services May Include

• Supplier sourcing - Finding the right suppliers
• Procurement facilitation - Guiding the procurement process
• Procurement management - Full procurement oversight
• Quote comparison services - Evaluating proposals
• Bulk procurement services - Volume purchasing
• International procurement services - Global sourcing
• Procurement Concierge Services - Premium support
• Enterprise procurement solutions - Organization-wide procurement

Where BuildWise is expressly engaged as a procurement partner or service provider, the engagement shall be governed by separate agreements specifying scope of work, responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, fees, payment schedules, warranties, liabilities, and dispute resolution procedures.

Supplier Terms

Suppliers Agree To

• Provide accurate product information - Truthful listings
• Publish truthful pricing information - Transparent pricing
• Maintain professional conduct - Business professionalism
• Deliver products as agreed - Fulfill commitments
• Comply with applicable laws and industry regulations - Legal compliance

Suppliers Must Not

• Misrepresent products
• Engage in price manipulation
• Provide counterfeit goods
• Engage in fraudulent procurement practices
• Publish misleading advertisements or quotations

Supplier Verification Disclaimer

BuildWise may verify suppliers using internal verification processes and available documentation.

Supplier verification does not constitute a guarantee of:

• Product quality
• Financial stability
• Manufacturing capacity
• Regulatory compliance
• Delivery performance
• Construction outcomes

Professional Services Disclaimer

Construction professionals listed on BuildWise are independent service providers.

BuildWise does not guarantee:

• Professional competence
• Construction outcomes
• Licensing status beyond submitted documentation
• Service quality
• Project delivery timelines

BuildWise AI Disclaimer

BuildWise AI is designed to provide:

• Cost estimates
• Supplier recommendations
• Construction insights
• Market intelligence
• Procurement guidance
• Project recommendations

BuildWise AI:

• Is not a licensed architect or engineer
• Does not provide legal or financial advice
• Does not replace professional construction services
• May occasionally generate inaccurate or incomplete responses

International Procurement Services

BuildWise may facilitate procurement transactions involving manufacturers, exporters, distributors, international suppliers, and logistics partners.

International procurement may involve:

• Customs duties
• Import taxes
• Shipping costs
• Foreign exchange fluctuations
• Regulatory compliance requirements
• Logistics delays

Payments and Subscriptions

Users agree that:

• Subscription fees are payable according to selected plans - Plan-based pricing
• Premium services may require advance payment - Upfront payments
• Failure to make payments may result in suspension or termination of services - Non-payment consequences
• Pricing may change with prior notice - Price updates

BuildWise reserves the right to introduce:

• New subscription plans
• Enterprise pricing
• Procurement service fees
• International sourcing fees
• Consulting fees
• Premium marketplace services

Procurement Concierge Services

Procurement Concierge Services are premium offerings designed for clients seeking end-to-end procurement support.

Services may include:

• Supplier sourcing
• Procurement planning
• Quote comparison
• Product recommendations
• Delivery coordination
• Procurement management

User-Generated Content

Users retain ownership of content uploaded to BuildWise, including:

• Product listings
• Images
• Project information
• Reviews
• Construction documents
• BOQs and quotations

By uploading content, users grant BuildWise a non-exclusive license to display, store, process, and promote such content for the purpose of operating and improving the platform.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property associated with BuildWise Africa, including logos, software, AI tools, platform designs, databases, documents, content, and branding, remain the exclusive property of BuildWise Africa unless otherwise stated.

Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

• Engage in fraud
• Publish false information
• Manipulate quotations or pricing
• Upload malicious software
• Abuse or harass other users
• Circumvent payment systems
• Misrepresent products or services
• Violate applicable laws

Violations may result in:

• Account suspension
• Permanent bans
• Legal action where appropriate

Limitation of Liability

BuildWise's liability shall be limited to the specific obligations undertaken under the applicable subscription plan or service agreement.

BuildWise shall not be liable for losses arising from:

• Supplier misconduct
• Professional negligence by third parties
• Construction defects
• User misconduct
• AI-generated inaccuracies
• Regulatory or customs issues
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service failures

Future Services

BuildWise reserves the right to introduce additional services including, but not limited to:

• Construction financing solutions
• Construction insurance products
• International procurement services
• Market intelligence subscriptions
• Enterprise procurement solutions
• Software integrations and APIs
• White-label procurement services
• Construction investment products
• Digital construction tools

Account Termination

BuildWise reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in unlawful conduct
• Abuse the platform
• Provide false information
• Fail to comply with payment obligations

Users may terminate their accounts at any time, subject to outstanding obligations.

Force Majeure

BuildWise shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters
• Government actions
• Internet outages
• Payment gateway disruptions
• Third-party service interruptions
• Political instability
• International shipping disruptions

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement.

Changes to These Terms

BuildWise may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Users will be notified of material changes through:

• Platform notifications
• Email communications
• Website announcements

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

User Acknowledgement

By accessing or using BuildWise Africa, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions - Understanding of the agreement
• You agree to comply with all applicable policies and agreements - Commitment to compliance
• You understand the risks associated with procurement and construction activities - Risk awareness
• You accept that BuildWise's role may vary depending on the service being provided - Role understanding
• You agree to conduct appropriate due diligence before making construction or procurement decisions - Due diligence responsibility