Terms of Use

1. About M4ACE

M4ACE is a registered nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering underserved youth and aspiring tech professionals through free tech skills training, mentorship, and career support. Our mission is to bridge the digital skills gap and create opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to succeed in the technology industry.

All our programs and services are provided completely free of charge as part of our nonprofit mission.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website (m4ace.com), applying to our programs, or using any of our services, you agree to:

• Comply with these Terms of Use
• Comply with our Privacy Policy
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Use our services only for lawful purposes consistent with our nonprofit mission

3. Eligibility

To participate in M4ACE programs, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have a stable internet connection
• Have access to a personal computer or device suitable for learning
• Commit to our program duration and requirements (typically 6 months)
• Provide accurate and truthful information in your application
• Maintain a MyPayConnect account (as required for program coordination)

4. Program Participation

4.1 Admission

Admission to M4ACE programs is competitive and based on application review. M4ACE reserves the right to accept or decline applications at its sole discretion to ensure program quality and mission alignment.

4.2 Participant Responsibilities

As a M4ACE participant, you agree to:

• Actively engage in training sessions, assignments, and mentorship meetings
• Treat mentors, staff, and fellow participants with respect and professionalism
• Complete required coursework and projects to the best of your ability
• Attend scheduled sessions and communicate absences in advance
• Join and actively participate in our community (WhatsApp, events)
• Provide honest feedback to help us improve our programs
• Uphold M4ACE's values of integrity, respect, and collaboration

4.3 Code of Conduct

Participants must adhere to our code of conduct:

• No Harassment: Harassment, discrimination, or bullying of any kind is strictly prohibited
• Professional Communication: Maintain respectful and constructive communication
• No Plagiarism: Submit only original work; properly cite external sources
• Honesty: Provide accurate information and represent your work truthfully
• Privacy: Respect the privacy of mentors and fellow participants

4.4 Termination

M4ACE reserves the right to remove participants who:

• Violate these Terms of Use or our Code of Conduct
• Fail to meet program attendance or participation requirements
• Engage in dishonest or fraudulent behavior
• Disrupt the learning environment for others

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 M4ACE Content

All content on our website and in our programs (including text, graphics, logos, course materials, videos, and software) is the property of M4ACE or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or sell M4ACE materials without permission
• Use M4ACE's name, logo, or branding without authorization
• Scrape, copy, or download website content for commercial purposes

5.2 Participant Work

You retain ownership of projects and work you create during the program. However, by participating, you grant M4ACE a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Display your projects on our website or promotional materials (with your consent)
• Use anonymized data from your work for impact assessment and research
• Share success stories and testimonials (with your permission)

6. Certificates

Upon successful completion of a M4ACE program, you will receive a digital certificate. To qualify:

• Complete all required coursework and projects
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and participation
• Meet program-specific completion criteria

Certificates are verifiable and should be represented honestly. Fraudulent use of M4ACE certificates is prohibited.

7. Third-Party Services

M4ACE may use or integrate third-party services (e.g., MyPayConnect, Google Forms, WhatsApp, video conferencing tools) to deliver our programs. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

M4ACE is not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of third-party services.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 No Employment Guarantee

While we provide career support and job placement assistance, M4ACE does not guarantee employment or specific career outcomes. Your success depends on your effort, skills, and market conditions.

8.2 Program Modifications

M4ACE reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue programs, curriculum, or services at any time without prior notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify participants of significant changes.

8.3 Accuracy of Information

While we strive for accuracy, M4ACE does not warrant that website content, course materials, or information provided is always current, complete, or error-free.

8.4 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, M4ACE and its directors, staff, mentors, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services or participation in our programs.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Impersonate M4ACE staff, mentors, or other participants
• Spam, harass, or send unsolicited communications to participants
• Share login credentials or access to program materials with non-participants
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from our website

10. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless M4ACE, its staff, mentors, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your misuse of M4ACE services or materials

12. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute or complaint regarding M4ACE programs or services:

1. Contact us at support@m4ace.com to resolve the issue informally
2. If informal resolution fails, disputes will be governed by the laws of Nigeria

13. Changes to Terms

M4ACE may update these Terms of Use periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to active participants

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: