Terms of Use - Nzukomba

Last Updated: 25 April 2025

Welcome to nzukomba.com (“the Site”), a digital platform dedicated to exploring Igbo culture, lifestyle, dating, and personality insights—especially for members of the Igbo community in the UK and diaspora. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully before using the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using nzukomba.com, you agree to these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices posted on the Site. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

2. Services Provided

nzukomba.com is a cultural and lifestyle platform designed to celebrate, educate, and connect members of the Igbo community—both in the UK and across the global diaspora. Through a rich mix of content and community features, we aim to promote meaningful conversations, preserve cultural identity, and support Igbo people in navigating modern life while staying rooted in tradition.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

A. Cultural Education & Insights

Articles and blog posts covering Igbo traditions, values, language, history, and etiquette.
Commentary on cultural celebrations like New Yam Festival, traditional marriage rites, and age-grade systems.
Features on Igbo cuisine, fashion, naming ceremonies, and ancestral connections.

B. Lifestyle & Community Engagement

Relationship advice and matchmaking guidance inspired by Igbo values.
Personality and cultural alignment tools, including discussions around Igbo interpretations of personality types (e.g., from the 16 Personalities framework).
Interviews, features, and spotlights on influential members of the Igbo community.

C. Diaspora Living

Practical advice for Igbo people living abroad (especially in the UK), including adapting while maintaining cultural roots.
Discussions on integration, identity, inter-cultural relationships, and raising bicultural children.
Resources for students, professionals, and families navigating life in new countries.

D. Social & Interactive Content

Quizzes, polls, and community stories reflecting the humor, wisdom, and resilience of the Igbo spirit.
Reader-submitted stories, poems, and life experiences celebrating heritage and personal journeys.
Opportunities to contribute guest posts, comments, or participate in featured discussions.

E. Directory and Marketplace (Coming Soon)

Listings of Igbo-owned businesses in the UK and worldwide.
A cultural marketplace featuring items like traditional wear, crafts, and literature (under development).

All content and services are designed to educate, uplift, and foster connection among Igbo people, allies, and culture enthusiasts worldwide. We continuously evolve our offerings based on community feedback and cultural relevance.

3. User Responsibilities

By using nzukomba.com, you agree to use the platform in a way that is respectful, lawful, and consistent with our mission of promoting Igbo culture, lifestyle, and community connection. As a user, you are responsible for the following:

A. Legal and Ethical Conduct

You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the website.
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, defamation, or distribution of harmful content.
You may not encourage, promote, or participate in any activity that could violate the rights of others or disrupt the website’s services.

B. Respectful Communication

Treat other users with kindness and cultural sensitivity, particularly in comment sections or any community interaction areas.
Avoid using language or sharing content that is offensive, discriminatory, or inflammatory based on ethnicity, gender, religion, or other personal attributes.
You are encouraged to celebrate and discuss Igbo culture, but always in a way that uplifts and informs rather than ridicules or stereotypes.

C. Accuracy and Integrity

Ensure any personal information you submit (such as when signing up for newsletters or contact forms) is accurate and up to date.
If you submit user-generated content—such as comments, stories, or cultural insights—you affirm that it is your original work or that you have the right to share it.

D. Security and Access

Do not attempt to access restricted areas of the site without authorization.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your user profile.
Notify us immediately at admin@nzukomba.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account or a security breach.

E. Non-Commercial Use

Unless explicitly authorized, you agree not to use the website to solicit others, promote a business, or engage in commercial activities such as selling products or services.
Sharing links is encouraged only if they are relevant, appropriate, and add value to the ongoing conversation or cultural topic.

F. Contributions and Feedback

We welcome your feedback, cultural perspectives, and suggestions. However, any content you contribute may be reviewed and moderated before publication.
You are responsible for ensuring that your contributions do not infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.

4. Website Use and Restrictions

We welcome you to explore and engage with nzukomba.com for personal, educational, cultural, and entertainment purposes. However, by using this site, you agree to follow these usage guidelines and understand the following restrictions:

Permitted Use:

You may browse, read, and share articles, blog posts, and other public-facing content.
You may engage with our content through likes, comments, and contributions, provided your participation aligns with our community values and respect for Igbo culture.
You may download or print single copies of content for personal and non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright notices and do not alter the content.

Prohibited Use:

Commercial Exploitation: You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Content Misuse: You may not alter, copy, frame, or mirror any part of the Site without consent.
Automated Access: Use of bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to extract or download data from the Site is strictly prohibited.
Disruption: You may not interfere with the functionality of the Site, such as attempting to disable or overburden our servers, inject malicious code, or use hacking techniques.
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain access to restricted areas, user data, admin panels, or back-end systems without permission will result in immediate suspension and possible legal action.
Misrepresentation: You may not impersonate another user or falsely claim affiliation with nzukomba.com or its administrators.

Respect for Community & Culture:

nzukomba.com is a space that celebrates the richness of Igbo heritage. We ask all users to interact respectfully and avoid posting or promoting any content that may be considered:

Culturally insensitive or derogatory
Politically inflammatory or harmful
Sexually explicit, violent, or hateful
In violation of any applicable local or international law

We reserve the right to monitor activity on the Site and remove or restrict any content or user access that violates these terms or disrupts our community.

5. Affiliate Links and Promotions

We may feature affiliate links to products or services. Clicking these links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend items we believe in.

6. User-Generated Content

nzukomba.com encourages community interaction and cultural storytelling through user-generated content (UGC), including comments, contributions, opinions, experiences, and shared media. By submitting content to the platform, you play an important role in building a space that celebrates Igbo identity and promotes meaningful connection. To keep the community safe, respectful, and enriching, the following rules apply:

A. Content Ownership and Licensing

By submitting any content (text, images, audio, video, etc.) to nzukomba.com, you confirm that you own the rights to that content or have obtained necessary permissions.
You grant nzukomba.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content in connection with the Site and related promotional efforts.
This license allows us to feature your content on our blog, social media, newsletters, or other materials, while always crediting you when appropriate.

B. Guidelines for Content Submission

We welcome submissions that explore Igbo culture, relationships, personality insights, lifestyle, fashion, events, community issues, and diaspora experiences. However, content must NOT:

Violate any law or regulation.
Include hate speech, discriminatory language, or incite violence.
Contain misleading or false information presented as fact.
Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property of others.
Include personal or sensitive information about another person without their consent.

C. Community Standards and Moderation

All user submissions are subject to moderation. We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove any content that violates these Terms of Use or disrupts community harmony.
We encourage respectful debates and cultural exploration but will not tolerate trolling, spam, or personal attacks.

D. Responsibility for Your Content

You are fully responsible for the content you submit. This includes ensuring that it is accurate, appropriate, and lawful.
nzukomba.com is not responsible for monitoring or verifying user content but will act promptly when concerns or violations are reported.

E. Reporting Violations

If you encounter user content that you believe violates these terms or poses a risk to the community, please contact us at admin@nzukomba.com.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content (text, design, branding) is the property of nzukomba.com unless otherwise stated. Please do not copy, reproduce, or modify content without written consent.

8. External Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content is provided “as is” for informational and entertainment purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any content and are not liable for decisions made based on it.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

At nzukomba.com, we take your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, store, and share your data in accordance with applicable laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

A. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, contact details, or any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, comments, newsletter sign-ups, or profile submissions.
Usage Information: Including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, location, and site usage data, collected via cookies or other tracking technologies.

B. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and improve our services, including blog updates, community features, and cultural content.
Send newsletters, event updates, and promotional materials (with your explicit consent).
Personalize your experience and recommend relevant content based on your interactions.
Monitor website traffic and understand how users engage with our platform.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

nzukomba.com uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some functionality.

D. Data Sharing & Storage

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers who help operate the site (e.g., web hosts, email platforms).
Legal authorities, if required by law or necessary to protect our rights and users. Data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.

E. Your Rights

At nzukomba.com, we respect your privacy and data rights. If you are located in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA), or other jurisdictions with similar data protection regulations, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes the purposes for which your data is being processed, the categories of data involved, and who we may share it with.
Right to Rectification
If any of the information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we update or correct it without undue delay.
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances—such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may ask us to limit or suspend the processing of your data, especially while we are verifying the accuracy of the data or reviewing a data deletion request.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This allows you to transfer your data to another service provider if you wish.
Right to Object
You may object to our processing of your personal data if the processing is based on our legitimate interests or is used for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your data (such as for newsletters or marketing communications), you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option in our emails.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at: Email: admin@nzukomba.com

F. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your data securely.

G. Protecting Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and access controls, to safeguard your data. While no system is 100% secure, we do our best to ensure your information remains protected.

11. Wellness & Cultural Content Disclaimer

The content on Nzukomba.com is provided for general informational and cultural purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice, nor should it be treated as such.

While we aim to present accurate and meaningful content rooted in Igbo tradition and wellbeing, we do not guarantee that it applies to individual circumstances. Always consult with a qualified health or mental health professional before making decisions based on our content.

Nzukomba.com shares articles and insights focused on Igbo lifestyle, wellbeing, cultural identity, and personal growth. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.

a. No Medical or Professional Advice
The content on this site does not substitute for medical, psychological, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified practitioner before making lifestyle or health-related decisions.
b. Cultural Content
Our insights into Igbo traditions and values are shared in good faith. We acknowledge variations in cultural interpretations and do not claim to represent every view within the Igbo community.
c. Use at Your Own Risk
You assume full responsibility for how you use the information on this website. Nzukomba.com and its authors are not liable for any outcomes resulting from your actions based on our content.
d. Affiliate Links & Advertising (if applicable)
Some content may include affiliate links or sponsored material. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote resources we believe in.

12. Termination of Use

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site if you breach these Terms or misuse the platform.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by UK law. Disputes shall be resolved in UK courts.

15. Contact

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

Email: admin@nzukomba.com

By using nzukomba.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of use.