1. Terms of Service (ToS)
Introduction:
Welcome to Forge Africa. By registering as a vendor on our platform, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Service (“ToS”). These terms govern your use of Forge Africa’s services and establish a legally binding agreement between you and Forge Africa.
Key Provisions:
- Vendor Eligibility: Vendors must provide accurate business details, including registration documents and certifications.
- Service Commitments: Vendors are responsible for meeting agreed delivery schedules and maintaining product quality.
- Payment Terms: Vendors will be paid based on successful project completion, minus any applicable transaction fees.
- Prohibited Activities: Activities like fraud, sharing counterfeit goods, or intellectual property theft are strictly prohibited.
- Dispute Resolution: Forge Africa provides mediation for disputes but reserves the right to take final action where necessary.
By signing up, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
2. Vendor Agreement
This Vendor Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by Forge Africa (“Platform”) and the Vendor (“You”), effective from the date of registration.
Key Terms:
- Scope of Work: Vendors agree to provide the services listed in their profiles, meeting quality and delivery standards.
- Platform Fees: Forge Africa will deduct a transaction fee of [percentage] from each completed order.
- Confidentiality: Vendors must maintain the confidentiality of customer details, project requirements, and sensitive data.
- Termination: Forge Africa reserves the right to terminate vendor accounts for violations of this Agreement.
3. Privacy Policy
Forge Africa respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and business information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data.
Key Points:
- Data Collection: We collect vendor details such as name, business address, certifications, and financial information.
- Data Usage: Information is used to facilitate transactions, verify your business, and improve our services.
- Data Sharing: Your information will not be shared with third parties without your consent unless required by law.
- Security: We implement strict measures to protect your data against unauthorized access.
4. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Agreement:
This Non-Disclosure Agreement is between Forge Africa and the Vendor.
Key Provisions:
- Confidential Information: Includes customer designs, RFQs, pricing, and any other sensitive information shared during transactions.
- Obligations: Vendors must not disclose or use confidential information outside of the purposes agreed upon within the platform.
- Duration: The confidentiality obligations remain in effect for [X years] after the termination of the Vendor’s account.
5. Code of Conduct
Forge Africa requires all vendors to adhere to the following principles:
- Integrity: Maintain honest and transparent practices.
- Quality: Deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Professionalism: Communicate respectfully and professionally with all stakeholders.
- Compliance: Follow local and international laws relevant to your industry.
6. Data Sharing and Usage Agreement
Key Points:
- Purpose of Data Collection: Data is collected to match vendors with appropriate RFQs and projects.
- Ownership: Vendors retain ownership of all proprietary data shared on the platform.
- Usage Limitations: Forge Africa will not sell or misuse vendor data.
7. Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
Policy Highlights:
- Ownership: Vendors retain IP rights over designs and prototypes they create unless otherwise agreed with the customer.
- Platform Rights: Forge Africa may use anonymized data for analytics and improvement of services.
- Dispute Resolution: IP disputes between vendors and customers will be mediated by Forge Africa, following applicable laws.
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By registering as a vendor on Forge Africa, you agree to the terms outlined in these documents.