Terms of Use - Naija Poetry Fest

Effective Date: 20th September, 2026.
Last Updated: 20th September, 2026.

Welcome to Naija Poetry Fest (“NPF”), the flagship brand and literary festival of Metro Poetry House Club (MPHC).

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of naijapoetryfest.com.ng and your participation in activities, programs, communities and services made available by NPF through or in connection with the website.

By accessing or using the website, submitting material, registering for an event, joining an NPF community, or otherwise participating in an NPF activity, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website or participate in the relevant service.

1. About Naija Poetry Fest

Naija Poetry Fest is a project and flagship brand of Metro Poetry House Club (MPHC), a Nigerian non-profit literary and cultural organization registered in Nigeria as an Incorporated Trustee.

NPF exists to promote poetry, literature, creativity, cultural preservation, education, youth development, literary dialogue and social transformation.

Its activities may include:

The annual Naija Poetry Fest;
Poetic Rendezvous;
The NPF Community;
Poetry workshops;
Literary conferences;
School and educational outreach;
Poetry competitions;
Performances;
Book launches;
Masterclasses;
Literary tours and community engagements;
Digital literary activities; and
Other cultural and educational programs.

The nature and availability of particular programs may change from time to time.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By using the website or participating in an NPF activity, you confirm that:

You have read these Terms;
You understand them;
You agree to comply with them; and
You will comply with applicable Nigerian law and any other law applicable to your use of the website.

If you are using the website or participating on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to accept these Terms on its behalf.

3. Eligibility

The website is generally intended for members of the public interested in poetry, literature, creativity and NPF activities.

Certain events, competitions, educational programs or other activities may have specific eligibility requirements relating to:

Age;
Location;
Professional or educational status;
Membership;
Submission requirements;
Registration;
Program capacity; or
Other stated criteria.

Where specific program rules apply, those rules form part of these Terms for that program.

Where a participant is a minor, participation may require parental or guardian involvement or consent as specified by NPF or applicable law.

4. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use the website for lawful purposes, including to:

Learn about NPF;
Read articles and literary content;
Learn about events and programs;
Contact NPF;
Register for programs where registration is available;
View galleries;
Access publicly available educational and literary materials;
Join relevant NPF communities; and
Participate in activities made available through the website.

You must not use the website:

For an unlawful purpose;
To infringe another person’s rights;
To distribute malicious software;
To interfere with website operation;
To attempt unauthorized access to systems;
To impersonate another person or organization;
To collect personal information about others without lawful authority;
To submit fraudulent information;
To harass, threaten or abuse others;
To distribute defamatory, discriminatory or unlawful material;
To infringe copyright or other intellectual-property rights;
To exploit minors or vulnerable persons; or
In any manner that could damage NPF, its users, partners or the website.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its contents are owned by or licensed to NPF or Metro Poetry House Club.

This may include:

NPF names and branding;
Logos;
Website design;
Text;
Original articles;
Photographs;
Videos;
Graphics;
Promotional materials;
Event documentation;
Audio recordings;
Original literary materials; and
Other creative works.

These materials may be protected by Nigerian copyright and other intellectual-property laws.

The Copyright Act 2022 is applicable to copyright protection in Nigeria.

Except as expressly permitted by law or authorized by NPF, you must not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, commercially exploit or otherwise use protected website materials without the appropriate permission.

6. User-Submitted Creative Works

NPF is a literary community and may invite or permit users to share poems, spoken-word performances, articles, photographs, videos and other creative works.

You retain ownership of copyright in original work that you lawfully own and submit to NPF, subject to any separate written agreement relating to that work.

By submitting or voluntarily providing creative material to NPF for publication, display, performance, documentation or promotion, you grant NPF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, display, communicate, distribute and adapt that material solely to the extent reasonably necessary to:

Operate NPF programs;
Display or publish the submitted work;
Promote NPF and its activities;
Document literary and cultural activities;
Archive NPF programs;
Publicize events and community activities; and
Create reasonable promotional, editorial or archival materials relating to NPF.

This license does not transfer ownership of your copyright to NPF.

Where practicable, NPF will identify the creator of a submitted work by the name or attribution supplied by the creator.

7. Your Representations Regarding Submitted Material

By submitting creative material, you represent that:

You own the material or have sufficient rights and authority to submit it;
Your submission does not knowingly infringe another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or other rights;
You have obtained necessary permissions for third-party material incorporated into your submission;
Your submission does not knowingly contain unlawful material; and
Your submission complies with any specific rules applicable to the relevant program.

You remain responsible for material that you submit.

8. Third-Party Material

Some material published on the website may be supplied by contributors, writers, photographers, partners, speakers or other third parties.

NPF does not necessarily endorse every opinion expressed by a contributor.

The views expressed in an article, poem, interview, performance or other user or contributor material belong to the relevant author or contributor unless expressly stated otherwise.

9. Removal of Content

NPF reserves the right to remove, edit, restrict or decline to publish any submission where we reasonably believe that the material:

Violates these Terms;
Infringes another person’s rights;
Is unlawful;
Is defamatory;
Contains hate speech or targeted harassment;
Is sexually exploitative or inappropriate for the relevant program;
Poses a safeguarding concern;
Contains malicious code or harmful material;
Was submitted fraudulently; or
Is otherwise inconsistent with NPF’s objectives or program rules.

Removal of content does not necessarily mean that NPF has determined that the material is unlawful.

10. Community Participation

NPF operates a literary community through third-party platforms, including WhatsApp. The community provides opportunities for members to share poetry, participate in workshops, open-mic activities, collaborative poetry and other literary activities.

When participating in an NPF community, you must:

Treat other participants respectfully;
Respect copyright and other intellectual-property rights;
Avoid harassment, threats and discriminatory conduct;
Avoid sharing another person’s private information without permission;
Avoid unlawful or abusive content;
Follow the rules of the relevant third-party platform; and
Follow any additional community rules communicated by NPF.

NPF may restrict or remove a participant from a community or program where necessary to protect participants or maintain a safe and constructive environment.

11. Events and Program Changes

NPF makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information about events and program.

However, event:

Dates;
Times;
Venues;
Speakers;
Performers;
Program schedules;
Eligibility requirements;
Prizes;
Registration procedures; and
Other details

may change because of circumstances beyond NPF’s reasonable control.

NPF reserves the right to postpone, cancel, modify or relocate an event or program where reasonably necessary.

Where practical, we will communicate material changes through appropriate channels.

12. Event Registration

Some NPF activities may require registration through the NPF website or an external registration platform.

Registration does not necessarily guarantee admission unless the relevant program expressly states otherwise.

NPF may impose capacity limits, eligibility criteria or other participation requirements.

Where an external registration service is used, the terms and privacy policy of that service may also apply.

13. Photography, Video and Audio Recording

NPF may photograph, film or record events and activities for:

Documentation;
Archival purposes;
Publicity;
Educational purposes;
Media coverage;
Social media;
Website galleries;
Promotional materials; and
Historical records of NPF activities.

By attending an NPF public event, you acknowledge that photography, video and audio recording may occur.

Where required by applicable law or where the circumstances reasonably call for it, NPF will provide appropriate notice or seek consent.

If you have a specific concern about being photographed or recorded, please contact an NPF representative at the event or contact us at naijapoetryfest@gmail.com.

14. Children and Safeguarding

Some NPF initiatives are directed towards children and young people, particularly educational and school outreach programs.

NPF seeks to conduct such activities responsibly and with appropriate safeguarding measures.

Participants, parents, guardians, volunteers, facilitators and partners must comply with applicable safeguarding requirements and instructions communicated for the relevant program.

NPF may refuse participation or take other protective measures where it reasonably believes that a person’s safety or welfare may be at risk.

15. Educational and Literary Information

The articles, workshops, lectures, poetry discussions and other educational material made available through NPF are provided for general educational, cultural and literary purposes.

They should not be treated as professional legal, medical, financial, psychological or other specialized advice.

You are responsible for obtaining appropriate professional advice where necessary.

16. Donations and Financial Contributions

The website may provide information about donations and financial support for NPF activities.

The website currently identifies specific account information and donation directive as listed on the website, including the following bank account information:

Account Name: Metro Poetry House Club
Bank: GTBank
Account Number: 3004082251

Before making a donation or payment, users should verify the payment information through an official NPF communication channel if they have any doubt.

NPF will not be responsible for payments made to unauthorized accounts, links or persons as a result of fraud, impersonation or failure to verify payment details.

Where a specific program involves payment, separate payment, refund or registration terms may apply.

17. Third-Party Websites and Services

The NPF website may link to or integrate with third-party services, including:

WhatsApp;
Event-registration platforms;
Social-media platforms;
YouTube;
External websites;
Payment or financial services; and
Other services operated by third parties.

These services are not controlled by NPF. Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service’s own terms and policies.

NPF is not responsible for the availability, content, security, privacy practices or performance of third-party websites or platforms.

18. Website Availability

We aim to keep the website available and accurate, but we do not guarantee that:

The website will always be available;
Every page will function without interruption;
The website will be free from errors;
Information will always be current;
The website will be free from viruses or other harmful components; or
Every external link will remain available.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue portions of the website at any time.

19. Accuracy of Information

NPF makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information.

However, event information, schedules, biographies, program details, photographs, articles and other website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions or outdated information.

NPF reserves the right to correct or update information without prior notice.

20. Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, the website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.

NPF does not make warranties that the website or its content will always be uninterrupted, complete, accurate or error-free.

Nothing in these Terms excludes any liability or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded under Nigerian law.

21. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Nigerian law, NPF and Metro Poetry House Club will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or unforeseeable loss arising from your use of the website or participation in an NPF activity, except where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:

Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
Death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is prohibited;
Liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited; or
Any other liability that applicable Nigerian law does not permit us to exclude.

Where liability cannot legally be excluded, it shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

22. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by Nigerian law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Metro Poetry House Club, Naija Poetry Fest, and their officers, organizers, volunteers, representatives and authorized personnel from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and reasonable expenses arising from:

Your material breach of these Terms;
Your unlawful use of the website;
Your infringement of another person’s intellectual-property or other rights;
Your fraudulent or intentionally wrongful conduct; or
Your violation of applicable law.

This clause does not require you to indemnify NPF for losses caused by NPF’s own unlawful conduct or liability that cannot legally be transferred to you.

23. Suspension and Termination

NPF may suspend or terminate your access to a website feature, community, event or program where reasonably necessary because:

You breach these Terms;
You breach program-specific rules;
Your conduct creates a safety or safeguarding concern;
You infringe another person’s rights;
Your conduct threatens the integrity of an event or community; or
Suspension is otherwise necessary to protect NPF, participants or third parties.

Where appropriate, NPF may provide notice or an opportunity to address the issue before taking action.

24. Complaints and Disputes

If you have a complaint regarding the website, an event, program or another aspect of NPF’s services, please contact us first:

Email: naijapoetryfest@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to investigate and resolve legitimate complaints.

25. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

26. Jurisdiction

Subject to any mandatory legal requirement or alternative dispute-resolution mechanism that may apply, disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.

Where appropriate, NPF and the relevant user may seek to resolve a dispute amicably before commencing formal proceedings.

27. Changes to These Terms

NPF may update these Terms from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our activities;
Changes to the website;
New programs or services;
Changes in applicable law;
Changes in technology; or
Changes to our operational practices.

The latest version will be published on the website with its revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after an updated version becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

28. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable.

If it cannot be made enforceable, it shall be severed from these Terms without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

29. No Waiver

Failure by NPF to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision later.

30. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any program-specific rules, policies, registration conditions, privacy notices or other terms expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing your use of the NPF website and relevant NPF activities.

Where a specific event or program has separate terms, those terms will apply to that activity to the extent of any inconsistency.

31. Contact Information

Email:
naijapoetryfest@gmail.com

Telephone:
+234 703 303 0317

Website:
naijapoetryfest.com.ng