LEGAL

Terms of Service

The legal terms governing use of WS Tech Venture Studio digital properties, website content, submissions, and interactions with the studio.

Effective dateMarch 5, 2026
Operating entityWS Tech Venture Studio
Governing lawFederal Republic of Nigeria
01

Acceptance and Scope

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at wstech.studio, including all content, public resources, documentation, and digital interfaces provided by WS Tech Venture Studio ("WS Tech", "we", "our", or "us").

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

Scope Boundary

These Terms govern website interactions only. Separate signed agreements govern commercial relationships, venture incubation, founder equity, engineering services, and institutional partnerships.

Visitors accessing this website from outside the Federal Republic of Nigeria are responsible for compliance with their applicable local laws.

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About WS Tech and Website Purpose

WS Tech Venture Studio is a deep-technology venture studio founded in Abuja, Nigeria. The studio combines internal venture creation with disciplined engineering to incubate, build, and support technology companies designed for scale.

This website serves as an informational platform, an editorial archive of studio work, and a communication channel for founders, researchers, and prospective partners.

Nothing on this website shall be construed as creating an employment relationship, agency, joint venture, or formal commercial partnership between you and WS Tech.

04

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Conduct:

You agree not to:

Violations of Law:

Use the website in any way that violates applicable Nigerian or international laws and regulations.

Malicious Code:

Introduce viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other malicious code designed to disrupt, damage, or compromise studio infrastructure.

Unauthorized Access:

Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website, servers, storage systems, or connected networks.

Automated Extraction:

Deploy automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction scripts against website properties without prior written authorization from WS Tech.

Impersonation:

Impersonate WS Tech, a studio team member, another user, or any third party.

System Interference:

Interfere with the normal operation, speed, security, or availability of the website.

05

Intellectual Property and Content

All original content, text, code, graphics, layout, design, logos, and trademarks appearing on wstech.studio are owned by or licensed to WS Tech Venture Studio and are protected under Nigerian copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may access, view, and read website content for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly exploit studio content without express prior written permission from WS Tech.

WS Tech trademarks, service marks, and brand assets may not be used in connection with any third-party product or service in any manner likely to cause confusion or imply endorsement without written consent.

06

Submissions and Communications

When submitting ideas, proposals, pitch decks, or feedback through website contact forms or direct studio email:

No Automatic Partnership:

Submitting a venture proposal or idea does not create a business partnership, fiduciary duty, or obligation for WS Tech to review, respond, or collaborate.

Non-Confidential Nature:

Unsolicited materials submitted through general website forms are not treated as confidential. If you wish to share sensitive or proprietary business information, you must execute a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with WS Tech prior to transmission.

Independent Development:

WS Tech actively researches and originates ventures across multiple technological domains. You acknowledge that WS Tech may currently or in the future independently develop concepts, products, or features that resemble ideas you submit.

Ownership of Materials:

Visitors retain ownership of their underlying intellectual property in submitted proposals. You grant WS Tech a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to review and evaluate submitted materials for internal consideration.

07

Venture Separation and Commercial Contracts

WS Tech originates and incubates distinct ventures, including Harmoniq (digital identity and networking) and Acauide (educational technology).

Each venture operates its own digital platforms, accounts, customer terms, and privacy policies. Contractual obligations, warranties, and liabilities associated with independent ventures belong solely to those ventures and do not create liability for WS Tech Venture Studio under these website terms.

Any formal engagement with WS Tech involving venture incubation, co-building, technical advisory, equity allocation, or institutional research is governed by separate bilateral contracts. If any conflict arises between these website terms and a signed bilateral contract, the signed bilateral contract shall govern that relationship.

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No Investment or Securities Advice

Content published on wstech.studio is provided solely for informational and editorial purposes.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

No Offer of Securities:

An offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, equity, debt, or financial instruments.

No Financial Advice:

Investment, financial, tax, or legal advice.

No Endorsement:

A recommendation to invest in WS Tech or any affiliated venture.

Prospective investors and partners must conduct their own independent due diligence and seek certified professional counsel before entering into financial commitments.

09

Privacy and Data Protection

The collection, processing, and protection of personal data through this website are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Our data governance practices comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). For details regarding how we manage personal data and data subject rights, review our Privacy Policy at wstech.studio/privacy.

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Website Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain stable and reliable digital properties. However, wstech.studio is provided without guarantees of uninterrupted availability.

We reserve the right to:

Content Updates:

Update, modify, or replace website content at any time without notice.

Access Restrictions:

Restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website for maintenance, security reviews, or operational upgrades.

Error Corrections:

Correct inaccuracies or typographical errors without liability.

12

Disclaimers and Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, this website and all published information are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, statutory, or implied.

WS Tech explicitly disclaims all warranties, including:

Merchantability:

Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Accuracy:

Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of website content.

Defect-Free Operation:

Warranties that the website will be free from errors, defects, viruses, or security vulnerabilities.

Your use of this website is conducted entirely at your own risk and discretion.

13

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, WS Tech Venture Studio, its founders, team members, advisors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Use or Inability to Access:

Your access to, use of, or inability to access the website.

Information Reliance:

Any reliance placed on website information or research.

Transmission Security:

Unauthorized access to or alteration of your communications.

System Interruptions:

Any technical interruptions, server failures, or malware transmissions.

These limitations apply whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if WS Tech has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

14

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless WS Tech Venture Studio, its founders, team members, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) resulting from:

Breach of Terms:

Your violation of these Terms.

Website Misuse:

Your misuse of the website or its infrastructure.

Third-Party Rights:

Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights, in connection with content you transmit to the studio.

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Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In the event of any controversy or dispute:

Amicable Negotiations:

The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through good faith direct negotiations for a period of not less than thirty (30) days.

Arbitration:

If direct negotiations do not resolve the dispute, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 of Nigeria. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Abuja, Nigeria. The proceedings shall be conducted in English by a single arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement.

Injunctive Relief:

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief before a court of competent jurisdiction in Abuja, Nigeria, to protect intellectual property or confidential assets.

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Contact Information and Updates

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our legal responsibilities, website capabilities, or studio operations. When updates occur, the Effective Date will be revised accordingly.

For questions, legal notices, or inquiries regarding these Terms, contact our legal desk:

Studio Entity:

WS Tech Venture Studio

Operating Location:

Nile University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja 900108, Nigeria

Legal Desk Email:

contact.wstech.studio@gmail.com

Subject Guidance:

For formal legal notices, state "LEGAL NOTICE" in the subject line.

Legal questions

For questions about these terms or website use, contact:

contact.wstech.studio@gmail.com