1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website at ojrichards.com ("the website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the website.

2. About the Firm

O.J | Richards + Co. is a Nigerian law and advisory firm headquartered in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The firm is registered to practise law in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

3. No Lawyer–Client Relationship

Use of the website does not create a lawyer–client relationship between you and the firm. A lawyer–client relationship is established only upon execution of an engagement letter with the firm, after the firm has conducted a conflict of interest check and agreed to act on the matter.

Communications submitted through the website (including contact form submissions) are not subject to legal privilege until a formal engagement has commenced.

4. Content & Information

Content on the website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Legal advice depends on the specific facts and circumstances of each matter and requires direct consultation with a qualified lawyer.

The firm makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of content on the website. Laws and regulations change; content may not reflect the current state of the law.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the website — including text, graphics, logos, the firm's seal, and the underlying code — is the property of O.J | Richards + Co. and is protected by Nigerian and international intellectual property law. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of website content without express written permission from the firm.

The firm's name, the seal, and the tagline "Excellence. Precision. Strategy." are trademarks of the firm.

6. Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful purposes related to legitimate enquiries about the firm and its services. You may not use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website; or interfere with any other party's use of the website.

7. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. The firm does not endorse, monitor, or take responsibility for the content of linked websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the firm is not liable for any damages arising from use of the website, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Disputes arising from these terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.

10. Changes

The firm may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the website after revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.