1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to MyUniGist. By accessing or using our website at myunigist.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MyUniGist. Your continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.
2. Description of Service
MyUniGist is an educational information platform that provides:
- Information about Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges
- Updates on admissions, cut-off marks, and school fees
- Scholarship and bursary opportunities
- Recruitment and job opportunity updates
- JAMB and WAEC examination resources
- Educational news and career guidance
Important: MyUniGist is an information platform only. We are not affiliated with JAMB, any Nigerian university, government agency, or educational institution unless explicitly stated.
3. What We Are NOT
To avoid any misunderstanding, MyUniGist:
- Does NOT process or submit admission applications
- Does NOT guarantee admission to any institution
- Does NOT have influence over admission decisions or cut-off marks
- Does NOT award scholarships or bursaries
- Does NOT conduct recruitment or hiring
- Does NOT provide JAMB registration or result checking services
- Does NOT accept payments for admissions, scholarships, or jobs
- Is NOT authorized to act on behalf of any institution or agency
4. User Eligibility
Our Site is primarily intended for Nigerian students, parents, educators, and job seekers. By using our Site, you represent that:
- You are at least 13 years old (or using the Site with parental supervision)
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- You will use the Site for lawful purposes only
- All information you provide is accurate and truthful
5. Accuracy of Information
While we make every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, educational requirements, admission criteria, cut-off marks, school fees, and policies can change without notice.
You acknowledge and agree that:
- Information on our Site is for general guidance only
- We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all content
- You must verify all information with official institutional sources before making decisions
- We are not liable for decisions made based solely on our content
- Official institutional websites and portals are the authoritative sources
Always verify critical information such as:
- Admission requirements and cut-off marks
- School fees and payment deadlines
- Application procedures and portals
- Scholarship eligibility and deadlines
- Recruitment exercise details
6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of Nigerian laws
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Impersonate any person or entity, including MyUniGist staff or institutional representatives
- Spam, distribute malware, or engage in phishing activities
- Scrape, harvest, or collect user information without authorization
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
- Post defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
- Violate the intellectual property rights of others
- Use automated bots or scripts to access the Site
- Promote scams, fake admissions, or fraudulent schemes
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on MyUniGist, including articles, guides, graphics, logos, design elements, and compilations, is the property of MyUniGist and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.
Permitted Uses
You may:
- View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
- Print or download single copies of articles for personal reference
- Share links to our content on social media
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to our Site
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Republish our content on other websites or platforms without permission
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Remove copyright notices or attributions from our content
- Frame our content within another website
- Sell, license, or distribute our content
8. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, questions, or other content to our Site, you:
- Grant MyUniGist a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and publish such content
- Represent that you own the content or have permission to submit it
- Agree that the content does not violate any third-party rights
- Acknowledge that we may edit or remove content at our discretion
We reserve the right to remove any content that:
- Violates these Terms
- Contains false information
- Is offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate
- Promotes scams or fraudulent activities
- Infringes on intellectual property rights
9. Scam Alert and Warnings
MyUniGist is committed to protecting Nigerian students from scams and fraud. We strongly advise:
Warning Signs of Admission Scams:
- Requests for payment to “guarantee” admission
- Promises of admission without JAMB or O’Level requirements
- Unofficial admission lists from unverified sources
- Fake institutional email addresses or phone numbers
- Pressure to pay urgently to “secure” a slot
Warning Signs of Recruitment Scams:
- Requests for payment to participate in recruitment
- Promises of guaranteed employment
- Recruitment exercises not announced on official channels
- Unofficial application portals
Always verify through official channels. Legitimate institutions and agencies:
- Do NOT request payment for admission processing
- Do NOT guarantee admission or employment
- Announce opportunities through official websites and media
- Use official email addresses and contact information
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Warranties that the Site is free of viruses or harmful components
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, MyUniGist shall NOT be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or opportunities
- Damages arising from reliance on information on our Site
- Missed application deadlines, rejected applications, or failed admissions
- Lost scholarships or employment opportunities
- Technical issues, website downtime, or access problems
- Actions of third parties, including scammers or fraudulent actors
- Errors or omissions in our content
12. Third-Party Links and Content
Our Site contains links to external websites, including university portals, JAMB website, and scholarship platforms. We are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or availability of external sites
- The privacy practices of third-party sites
- Any losses or damages from using third-party sites
Inclusion of links does not imply endorsement, approval, or affiliation with the linked sites.
13. Advertising
We display advertisements on our Site through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. We do not control or endorse:
- The content of advertisements displayed
- Products or services advertised
- Claims made by advertisers
Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser. We are not responsible for transactions, disputes, or issues arising from advertisements.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MyUniGist, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Content you submit to the Site
15. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Post harmful or inappropriate content
- Abuse our services or systems
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
16. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MyUniGist regarding your use of the Site.