Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of ABITECH Africa Consults Limited (“ABITECH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing this website or engaging our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website or our services.

2. Scope of Services

ABITECH Africa Consults Limited provides technical and advisory services across the aquaculture and agribusiness value chain, including but not limited to:

• Aquaculture systems design and development
• Capacity building and training
• Value chain and market systems development
• Research, innovation, and pilot projects
• Feasibility studies, technical due diligence, and ESG advisory

Specific services will be governed by separate written agreements, proposals, or contracts between ABITECH and the client.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You shall not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
• Interfere with website functionality or security
• Transmit malicious software or harmful code
• Use content without permission

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Text
• Graphics
• Logos
• Reports
• Publications
• Designs
• Technical materials

is the property of ABITECH Africa Consults Limited unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without prior written consent.

5. Confidentiality

All project-related information shared between ABITECH and clients is treated as confidential.

Where applicable:

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) may be executed
• Proprietary designs and financial models remain confidential
• Client data will not be disclosed without consent unless required by law

6. Service Engagement & Contracts

All consultancy engagements are subject to:

• A signed agreement or approved proposal
• Defined scope of work
• Agreed timelines
• Payment terms
• Deliverable specifications

ABITECH reserves the right to amend timelines or deliverables where delays arise from incomplete information, client-side delays, or force majeure events.

7. Fees & Payment Terms

Fees for services will be outlined in official proposals or contracts.

Unless otherwise agreed:

• Invoices are payable within the stated period
• Delayed payments may attract administrative charges
• Work may be suspended for overdue accounts

All payments must be made through approved payment channels specified by ABITECH.

8. Limitation of Liability

While ABITECH applies professional standards and due diligence in delivering services:

• We do not guarantee specific commercial outcomes
• We are not liable for business losses arising from client implementation decisions
• Recommendations provided are advisory in nature

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ABITECH shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Client Responsibilities

Clients engaging our services agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Ensure timely communication and feedback
• Facilitate site access where required
• Comply with applicable regulations and licensing requirements

ABITECH shall not be responsible for delays or losses arising from inaccurate information provided by clients.

10. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or reference external service providers. ABITECH:

• Does not control third-party websites
• Is not responsible for their content or privacy practices
• Does not guarantee third-party services

Engagement with third parties is at your own discretion.