Terms of Service

Welcome to Ameefar Energy Africa ("Ameefar," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ameefar B2B marketplace, website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By registering for an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.

1. Description of the Platform

Ameefar operates a B2B marketplace connecting verified buyers and sellers of recyclable commodities and sustainable energy products globally, with a focus on the African continent. The Platform facilitates discovery, negotiation, and secure transactions through our proprietary African Trade Protection Protocol.

Ameefar acts as an intermediary marketplace platform. We do not take title to the goods, nor are we the buyer or seller in the transactions between users. Payments are securely processed through Paystack.

2. Account Registration and KYC Verification

2.1 Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must represent a legally recognized business entity and have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2.2 Verification (KYC)

All users (buyers and sellers) must undergo our mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) and business verification process. For sellers, this includes on-the-ground facility audits and comprehensive background checks.

• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that fail to meet our verification standards or provide misleading information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3. Trading on Ameefar (The African Trade Protection Protocol)

All transactions conducted on the Platform are governed by the African Trade Protection Protocol to ensure security and quality for both parties.

3.1 Payment Processing

To protect both buyers and sellers, all transaction payments are processed securely through Paystack in accordance with our marketplace model. We do not provide or operate escrow services.

• Buyers: Your payments are securely processed and governed by the terms of the digital contract.
• Sellers: Our payment process ensures that the buyer has committed the funds before you begin logistics and shipping.

3.2 Pre-Shipment Inspections and Quality Guarantee

Quality is paramount. All trades require an independent pre-shipment physical inspection.

• The goods must pass physical inspection and port loading confirmation before final payment is settled to the seller.
• Neither party can bypass the agreed payment process unilaterally during this process.

3.3 Halt of Trade and Refunds

If the independent pre-shipment inspection reveals that the materials do not match the agreed-upon contract specifications:

• The trade will be immediately halted.
• The buyer's payment will be fully refunded to the buyer, less any agreed-upon inspection or administrative fees explicitly stated in the contract.
• Sellers whose goods repeatedly fail inspection may be permanently banned from the Platform.

4. User Obligations

While using the Platform, you agree that you will not:

• Post false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or libelous content.
• Breach or circumvent any laws, third-party rights, or our systems and policies.
• Attempt to bypass the Platform's payment or communication systems to conduct transactions offline to avoid fees.
• Distribute viruses or any other technologies that may harm Ameefar or the interests/property of users.
• Infringe the copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights of Ameefar or third parties.

5. Fees and Taxes

• Platform Fees: Ameefar charges service and transaction fees for facilitating the trade and inspections. These fees will be clearly presented to both parties prior to confirming a transaction.
• Taxes: Users are entirely responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting any and all applicable taxes, duties, tariffs, and customs fees associated with their transactions.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 Disclaimers

While Ameefar enforces strict KYC and inspection protocols, the Platform and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ameefar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Platform.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform.
• Any delays, logistics failures, or shipping disputes once goods have passed inspection and loaded at the port.

7. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between a buyer and a seller that cannot be resolved through the inspection protocol:

1. Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through Ameefar's mediation team.
2. If unresolved, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), rather than in court.

8. Modifications to Terms

We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the updated terms on the Platform. We will notify you of material changes via email or an alert on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the terms.

9. Contact Information

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

• Email: pascal@ameefarenergy.com
• Address: No. 9 Ecuador Street, Agbogba Assemblies. GE.164.1559 Accra Ghana