By registering as a supplier on TeachConnect, you agree to the following terms:

1. Listing Accuracy: All product listings, company information, and pricing must be accurate and up-to-date. Misleading information may result in account suspension.
2. Quality Standards: Products and services must meet Nigerian educational standards. Defective, counterfeit, or substandard goods are prohibited.
3. Fulfillment: Accepted orders must be fulfilled within the agreed delivery timeline. Repeated delivery failures may result in listing deactivation.
4. Pricing: Prices listed are in Nigerian Naira (₦) and must include all applicable taxes. Hidden charges are not permitted.
5. Communication: Respond to school inquiries within 48 business hours. Unresponsive suppliers may have their lead intake paused.
6. Account Responsibility: You are responsible for all activity under your account. Sharing credentials is prohibited.
7. Termination: TeachConnect reserves the right to suspend or terminate supplier accounts for violations of these terms.

The TeachConnect procurement marketplace connects schools with verified suppliers. All participants agree to:

1. Fair Dealing: Schools and suppliers must transact in good faith. Bid manipulation, collusion, or anti-competitive behavior is prohibited.
2. Platform Fee: A 5% platform fee is applied to all purchase orders. This fee covers payment processing, dispute resolution, and marketplace maintenance.
3. Order Disputes: Disputes should be reported within 7 days of delivery. TeachConnect will mediate disputes but is not liable for the quality of third-party products.
4. Payment Terms: Schools pay via the platform wallet. Funds are held until delivery confirmation. Suppliers receive payment within 3 business days of confirmed delivery.
5. Returns: Suppliers must accept returns for defective goods within 14 days of delivery. Return shipping costs are the supplier's responsibility.
6. Data Privacy: Contact information shared during transactions must only be used for the purpose of fulfilling orders. Marketing communications require separate consent.

TeachConnect charges lead fees to connect suppliers with school procurement opportunities:

1. Lead Definition: A "lead" is a qualified procurement inquiry from a school, including the school name, category, item requirements, quantity, and budget range.
2. Fee Structure: Lead fees vary by category and are displayed before you accept a lead. Fees are charged when the lead is delivered, regardless of conversion outcome.
3. Refund Policy: Lead fees are non-refundable except in cases of: duplicate leads, leads with invalid contact information, or leads from non-verified schools.
4. Sponsored Listings: Featured and Spotlight sponsorship tiers provide priority placement in school procurement searches. Sponsorship fees are billed monthly and are non-refundable once the billing period begins.
5. Billing: Lead fees and sponsorship charges are deducted from the supplier's advertising balance. Suppliers must maintain a positive balance to continue receiving leads.

TeachConnect is a staffing and procurement marketplace for Nigerian schools. By using the platform, all users agree to:

1. Eligibility: Users must be 18 years or older. Schools must be registered educational institutions in Nigeria.
2. Accuracy: All information provided must be truthful and current.
3. Service Fees: TeachConnect earns through school subscriptions and a service fee on approved teacher/tutor payouts (school plans 15% / 12.5% / 10%; parent and diaspora tutor requests 15%). This fee is paid by the school or parent on top of the agreed payout and is never deducted from teacher or tutor earnings. Vendor procurement transactions: 5%. See /legal for the full, role-specific policies.
4. Intellectual Property: All platform content, design, and functionality are owned by TeachConnect. Users retain ownership of their own data.
5. Limitation of Liability: TeachConnect facilitates connections but is not the employer of teachers or the seller of vendor products. Liability is limited to platform fees paid.
6. Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

TeachConnect collects and processes personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR):

1. Data Collected: Name, phone number, email, location, bank details (for payouts), teaching credentials, school information, and transaction history.
2. Purpose: Data is used to match teachers with schools, process payments, verify identities, and improve the platform.
3. Sharing: Data is shared only with: (a) the other party in a contract/transaction, (b) payment processors (Paystack), (c) verification providers, and (d) as required by law.
4. Retention: Data is retained for the duration of the account plus 5 years for compliance purposes. Deleted accounts have personal data anonymized within 30 days.
5. Rights: Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data by contacting support.
6. Security: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Access is restricted by role-based policies.