Terms of Service

The Boltcliq Company provides technology consulting, digital services, artificial intelligence, UX engineering, marketing, HR management, cybersecurity, blockchain development, foundation programmes, and related transformation services to organisations across Nigeria, Africa, and other markets.

By accessing or using boltcliq.com, submitting an enquiry, registering interest in a programme, downloading materials, or otherwise interacting with our website or business channels, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the website or rely on its content for commercial decisions without contacting us directly.

If you enter into a separate contract, statement of work, non-disclosure agreement, data-processing agreement, or product licence with Boltcliq, that agreement governs the specific engagement. Where there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed client agreement, the signed agreement controls for that engagement.

The contracting entity for website use and general business enquiries described in these Terms is The Boltcliq Company, operating primarily from Nigeria.

• Legal name: The Boltcliq Company
• Website: https://boltcliq.com
• Legal enquiries: legal@boltcliq.com
• Privacy enquiries: privacy@boltcliq.com
• Primary market: Nigeria and wider Africa

In these Terms, the following definitions apply unless the context requires otherwise:

• “Client” means an organisation or individual that engages Boltcliq under a proposal, statement of work, master services agreement, or other written commercial arrangement.
• “Content” means text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, documentation, case studies, articles, and other materials made available on or through the website or by Boltcliq in the course of business.
• “Deliverables” means work product expressly identified for delivery to a Client under a signed or accepted engagement, such as designs, code, reports, configurations, or advisory outputs.
• “Services” means professional services, consulting, engineering, design, marketing, HR support, security testing, blockchain development, programme delivery, and related offerings described on the website or in a client agreement.
• “User”, “you”, or “your” means any person or entity accessing the website or interacting with Boltcliq through our public channels.
• “Website” means boltcliq.com and associated pages operated by Boltcliq, excluding third-party sites we link to.

You may use the website only if you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements in your jurisdiction, or if you are accessing the site on behalf of an organisation with proper authority to bind that organisation.

• If you use the website or submit an enquiry on behalf of a company, government body, NGO, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
• The website and general marketing content are intended for business and professional audiences. They are not directed at children under 16 for independent contractual use.
• You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the website complies with applicable laws, export controls, sanctions rules, and internal policies that apply to you or your organisation.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the website for lawful business and informational purposes, subject to these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable law, regulation, court order, or third-party rights.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, accounts, source code, admin interfaces, client environments, or data stores.
• Introduce malware, perform denial-of-service attacks, scrape the site in a manner that impairs performance, or bypass rate limits or security controls.
• Copy, reproduce, republish, frame, mirror, or commercially exploit website Content except as expressly permitted by us in writing or by applicable law.
• Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or authority when contacting Boltcliq or submitting forms, applications, or programme enquiries.
• Use the website to transmit spam, unsolicited promotions, chain messages, or deceptive or fraudulent content.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from any software made available through the website except where such restriction is prohibited by law.
• Use automated tools to harvest contact details or content for competitive intelligence, resale, or bulk outreach without our prior written consent.

We may suspend or restrict access to the website, in whole or in part, to protect security, investigate suspected abuse, comply with law, or maintain service integrity. We are not liable for unavailability caused by maintenance, third-party outages, force majeure events, or actions reasonably taken to protect the website or our users.

When you submit an enquiry, contact form, programme application, CV, project brief, or other material to Boltcliq, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to share it with us.

• Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship, guarantee availability, or oblige Boltcliq to provide Services until both parties agree commercial terms in writing or through an accepted proposal.
• We may use your submission to evaluate fit, respond to your request, improve our services, and maintain business records in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• Do not submit confidential information, trade secrets, personal data of third parties, or regulated data through unsecured public forms unless we have agreed appropriate safeguards in advance. For sensitive material, contact legal@boltcliq.com to arrange a secure channel.
• We may retain correspondence and business records for as long as necessary for legal, accounting, dispute-resolution, and operational purposes.

Unless otherwise stated, Boltcliq and its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the website, Content, trademarks, service names, logos, layouts, and proprietary methodologies displayed or referenced on boltcliq.com.

• You may view and download Content for your internal evaluation and business reference, but you may not modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from Boltcliq Content without prior written permission.
• The Boltcliq name, logos, and brand assets may not be used in a manner that suggests endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without our express consent.
• Feedback, suggestions, or ideas you voluntarily provide about our website or Services may be used by Boltcliq without restriction or compensation, except where a separate agreement states otherwise.
• Ownership of Deliverables, custom code, designs, and client-specific work product is governed by the applicable client agreement. In the absence of a signed agreement, no transfer of ownership is implied by website use or preliminary discussions.

If you believe Content on the website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, notify legal@boltcliq.com with sufficient detail for us to assess and respond, including identification of the work, the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information.

Boltcliq delivers a broad range of professional Services, including but not limited to custom software engineering, web and mobile products, cloud and integration work, AI and automation, UX research and design, digital marketing, technology consulting, HR and talent support, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and blockchain product development.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

• Services are provided on a project, retainer, advisory, or programme basis as described in a proposal, statement of work, or master agreement.
• Timelines, milestones, acceptance criteria, team composition, and deliverable scope are defined in the engagement documents-not inferred from website marketing copy alone.
• Client responsibilities typically include timely access to stakeholders, systems, content, approvals, test environments, and decision-makers necessary for delivery.
• Changes to scope, integrations, compliance requirements, or third-party dependencies may require change orders, revised fees, or adjusted schedules.
• Boltcliq may use subcontractors, affiliates, or specialist partners where appropriate, remaining responsible for delivery quality under the client agreement.

Fees for paid Services are set out in the applicable proposal, statement of work, or invoice. Website content does not constitute a binding price quote unless expressly confirmed in writing.

• Invoices are payable within the period stated on the invoice or contract, often net 14 or net 30 days unless otherwise agreed.
• Late payments may accrue interest or suspend delivery, access, or support as permitted by contract and applicable law.
• Fees are typically exclusive of VAT, withholding tax, duties, and other applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Clients are responsible for lawful tax treatment in their jurisdiction.
• Expenses, third-party licences, cloud usage, travel, and pass-through costs are billed only where pre-approved or permitted under the engagement terms.
• Deposits, milestone payments, and cancellation terms, if any, are defined in the client agreement.

During discussions and engagements, each party may receive confidential or proprietary information from the other. Unless a separate non-disclosure agreement applies, both parties agree to use reasonable care to protect confidential information and to use it only for evaluating or performing the relevant business relationship.

• Confidential information does not include information that is public through no fault of the receiving party, already known without restriction, independently developed, or lawfully received from a third party.
• A party may disclose confidential information when required by law, regulation, or court order, provided it gives reasonable notice where legally permitted.
• Upon request or termination of discussions, each party may return or destroy confidential materials subject to legal retention requirements.

Our collection and use of personal data through the website and general business operations is described in our Privacy Policy at https://boltcliq.com/privacy. By using the website, you acknowledge that you have read that policy.

Where Boltcliq processes personal data on behalf of a Client-for example within HR systems, AI workflows, or custom platforms-the Client is typically the data controller and Boltcliq acts as processor under a separate data-processing or client agreement. Clients remain responsible for lawful collection, notice, and rights handling for their end users.

Boltcliq designs and implements AI-assisted workflows, analytics, chat experiences, document processing, and automation for clients and internal operations. These technologies may produce probabilistic or incomplete outputs and should not be treated as guaranteed factual, legal, financial, medical, or HR advice unless expressly validated for that purpose.

• Clients are responsible for defining acceptable use, review processes, and human oversight for AI features deployed in their environments.
• Boltcliq does not warrant that AI outputs will be error-free, unbiased, or suitable for every decision context. Validation, monitoring, and rollback plans are part of responsible deployment.
• Use of third-party AI models, APIs, or cloud services may be subject to additional provider terms, data-handling rules, and geographic restrictions disclosed during scoping.
• Website demonstrations, prototypes, and marketing examples are illustrative and may not reflect production accuracy, latency, or cost at scale.

Where Boltcliq supports recruitment, assessment, onboarding, or workforce programmes, our role is to provide structured process support, sourcing, evaluation assistance, and related services as defined in the engagement-not to serve as the employer of record for Client hires unless explicitly agreed.

• Final hiring, compensation, employment terms, and compliance with labour law remain the Client’s responsibility.
• Candidate assessments, interview notes, and recommendations are decision-support tools and do not guarantee performance, retention, or cultural fit.
• Clients must provide lawful job descriptions, equal-opportunity practices, and accurate role requirements.
• Candidates and applicants should review Client-specific privacy notices where their data is processed in a Client-controlled process.

Security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and penetration testing are performed only under authorised scope, written rules of engagement, and explicit Client permission for the systems, IP ranges, applications, and time windows tested.

• Clients represent that they have authority to authorise testing against the in-scope assets and that testing will not violate third-party terms or law.
• Findings reports describe observed risks at a point in time. They do not guarantee future security or eliminate all vulnerabilities.
• Boltcliq is not responsible for outages, data loss, or unintended effects caused by Client misconfiguration, production testing without safeguards, or failure to implement recommended remediations.
• Emergency response, managed detection, and regulatory compliance outcomes require explicit service definitions beyond a standard assessment report.

Blockchain, smart contract, token, DeFi, NFT, and related Web3 services involve technical, regulatory, and market risks. Boltcliq helps Clients evaluate use cases and build products, but Clients remain responsible for legal compliance, token classification, consumer disclosures, tax treatment, and jurisdiction-specific restrictions.

• Smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities despite testing and review. On-chain transactions are generally irreversible.
• Boltcliq does not provide investment, securities, or legal advice regarding token launches, fundraising, or digital asset offerings.
• Network congestion, gas fees, wallet compatibility, oracle failures, and third-party protocol changes may affect product behaviour after launch.
• Clients must obtain independent legal and financial advice where required before public deployment or token distribution.

The Boltcliq Foundation and related social-impact initiatives may offer education support, digital literacy programmes, healthcare access projects, sustainability efforts, and community empowerment activities subject to separate programme rules, eligibility criteria, and partner agreements.

• Participation in foundation programmes does not create employment, partnership, or commercial entitlement with Boltcliq unless formally documented.
• Programme applications may be evaluated selectively based on capacity, funding, alignment, and local need.
• Media, stories, and outcomes from programmes may be documented for reporting and awareness with appropriate consent where required.
• Support partners and donors may be acknowledged publicly unless anonymity is requested and agreed.

The website may reference or link to third-party websites, blogs, social platforms, client applications, cloud providers, analytics tools, and open-source components. Boltcliq does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security practices, or terms.

• Your use of third-party services is governed by those providers’ terms and privacy policies.
• Integrations recommended or implemented by Boltcliq may require Client accounts, licence fees, and ongoing maintenance by the Client or provider.
• Inclusion of a tool, library, or partner on the website does not constitute an unconditional endorsement for every use case.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website and general Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for informational and business development purposes.

• We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.
• Case studies, metrics, testimonials, and examples describe past or illustrative experiences and may not predict future results for your organisation.
• Nothing on the website constitutes legal, tax, investment, medical, or employment advice. Obtain independent professional advice before making decisions based on website Content.
• Any beta features, previews, or roadmap references are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Service-level commitments, warranties, and acceptance standards for paid engagements are defined only in the applicable client agreement.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Boltcliq and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data, business interruption, or procurement of substitute services, arising from or related to your use of the website or general interactions with Boltcliq outside a signed client agreement.

• Our aggregate liability arising from website use or unsolicited enquiries will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid Boltcliq for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the twelve months before the event, or (b) one hundred US dollars (USD 100), except where such limitation is prohibited by law.
• For signed client engagements, liability caps, exclusions, and remedies are governed by the applicable contract, which may differ from these website Terms.
• Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud or wilful misconduct where non-excludable.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Boltcliq and its personnel from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms.
• Content or data you submit that infringes third-party rights or violates law.
• Your unauthorised security testing, scraping, or interference with our systems.
• Your breach of representations regarding authority to bind an organisation or to authorise security assessments.

Client indemnity obligations for paid projects, if any, are set out in the relevant client agreement.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website or refuse further communications if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, posed a security risk, or engaged in abusive or unlawful conduct.

• Termination of website access does not automatically terminate active client contracts, which are governed by their own notice and wind-down provisions.
• Sections that by nature should survive- including intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and dispute resolution-remain in effect after termination.
• You may stop using the website at any time. Continued use after we publish updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms unless otherwise stated.

Boltcliq is not liable for delay or failure to perform website-related obligations or general business operations caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, civil unrest, pandemics, government actions, power or internet failures, cloud provider outages, strikes, and critical supplier failures, provided we use reasonable efforts to mitigate impact and resume normal operations.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict-of-law principles that would require application of another jurisdiction’s laws, except where mandatory consumer or local laws in your country provide otherwise and cannot be waived by contract.

For signed client agreements, the governing law and venue may be specified in that agreement and will prevail over this section for disputes arising under that agreement.

We prefer to resolve concerns informally. Before initiating formal proceedings relating to website use or general enquiries, please contact legal@boltcliq.com with a clear description of the issue and desired outcome. We will attempt good-faith resolution within a reasonable period.

• If informal resolution fails, disputes arising from these Terms or website use may be submitted to the competent courts of Nigeria, subject to any mandatory arbitration or dispute clause in a separate client agreement.
• Nothing prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief to protect intellectual property, confidentiality, or security interests.
• Class-action or representative proceedings are waived to the extent permitted by applicable law for disputes covered solely by these website Terms.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services, security practices, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on the website.

Your continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For active client contracts, previously agreed contractual terms continue to apply to those engagements.

• Entire agreement (website): These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable client agreement, constitute the entire agreement regarding website use except where a signed contract expressly supersedes them.
• Severability: If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
• No waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. Boltcliq may assign its rights in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets with notice where required.
• Language: These Terms are written in English. Translated versions, if provided, are for convenience; the English version controls in case of conflict.
• Notices: Formal notices to Boltcliq should be sent to legal@boltcliq.com with sufficient contact detail for us to respond.

For questions about these Terms, website use, or legal notices, contact:

• Email: legal@boltcliq.com
• Privacy-related requests: privacy@boltcliq.com
• Website: https://boltcliq.com
• Subject line: “Terms enquiry - [your organisation or name]”