Terms & Conditions
Effective date: 19 Oct 2025 • Location: Nigeria
These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and IA Café (“IA Café”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
By creating an account or using our services, you accept these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the services.
Note: This is a general template tailored for a VTU platform. It should be reviewed by counsel for your exact business and regulatory needs.
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- Definitions
- Eligibility & Account
- KYC/AML & Verification
- Wallet, Funding & Withdrawals
- Pricing, Fees & Taxes
- Orders, Fulfilment & Network Availability
- Refunds, Reversals & Chargebacks
- Prohibited Uses
- Product-specific Terms (Data, Airtime, TV, Electricity, Social, Spin)
- Developer API
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Security
- Intellectual Property
- Disclaimers & Liability
- Suspension & Termination
- Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- Changes to these Terms
- Contact
1) Definitions
- “Services” means our Virtual Top-Up (VTU) and related services such as airtime, data, TV, electricity, social boost, spin & win, and developer API.
- “Wallet” means your IA Café stored-value balance used to pay for orders on the platform.
- “Order” means a purchase request for any product or service on IA Café.
- “Third-Party Provider” means external networks, aggregators, or service partners used to fulfil orders.
2) Eligibility & Account
- You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract.
- You are responsible for the security of your login credentials and 4‑digit transaction PIN.
- You must provide accurate, complete information and keep it updated. You are responsible for activities under your account.
- We may refuse, suspend, or close accounts for policy or risk reasons.
3) KYC/AML & Verification
- We may request identity verification (e.g., BVN/NIN, ID card) and proof of address per applicable laws and risk policies.
- We may place transaction limits or hold funds pending verification or investigation.
- We cooperate with lawful requests from regulators and law enforcement.
4) Wallet, Funding & Withdrawals
- Wallet funds are held to facilitate purchases on the platform and are not bank deposits, investments, or interest-bearing.
- Funding sources may include bank transfer, card, or supported payment methods. Fees may apply.
- We may delay or reverse wallet credits in case of chargebacks, disputes, fraud, or processor reversals.
- Withdrawals (if available) may attract fees and processing timelines; additional verification may be required.
- Inactive or dormant wallets may be handled under applicable laws and our policy schedule.
5) Pricing, Fees & Taxes
- Prices and fees are shown at checkout and may change due to network/provider rates, FX, or promotions.
- Promotions (e.g., welcome bonus ₦2.50) are discretionary, may change without notice, and may have eligibility rules.
- You are responsible for any applicable taxes, levies, or charges related to your use of the Services.
6) Orders, Fulfilment & Network Availability
- Orders are processed via Third‑Party Providers. Networks may experience downtime, congestion, or delays.
- Orders marked “pending” are queued and usually auto‑complete once the provider confirms.
- We may cancel or refund orders affected by stock, provider outage, or failed provisioning.
- Order history is available in Transactions for your records.
7) Refunds, Reversals & Chargebacks
- Where an order fails and value was not delivered, we will refund to your wallet or original payment method, as applicable.
- Refund timelines depend on payment method and provider policies.
- Unauthorised chargebacks or disputes may lead to account suspension and recovery actions.
8) Prohibited Uses
- Fraud, identity theft, money laundering, carding, or any unlawful activity.
- Interference with the platform, rate manipulation, scraping, automated abuse, or DDoS.
- Reselling in violation of network/provider rules; misleading end‑customers.
- Multiple accounts to bypass limits, bonuses, or risk controls.
9) Product-specific Terms
- Data & Airtime: Ensure correct phone number/network. Delivered value is non‑returnable once network confirms.
- TV & Electricity: Ensure accurate smartcard/meter details. Tokens and subscriptions are generated by providers; delays may occur during outages.
- Social Boost: Services depend on third‑party platforms’ policies/algorithms. We do not guarantee specific engagement quality, retention, or timelines. No unlawful, hateful, or infringing content.
- Spin & Win: Spins are chance‑based. Odds vary; larger prizes are less frequent. Promotions/spins may be paused, changed, or discontinued at any time. Winnings are credited to wallet when confirmed.
10) Developer API
- API keys are confidential. You are responsible for all requests made with your keys.
- We may apply rate limits and revoke keys for abuse, security risk, or policy violations.
- You must handle webhooks securely, verify signatures, and protect customer data.
11) Privacy & Data Protection
- We process personal data per our Privacy Policy and applicable laws (e.g., NDPR). We recommend you review the Privacy Policy.
- You consent to communications about your account, security, transactions, and service updates.
12) Security
- Use a strong password and keep your 4‑digit transaction PIN secret.
- Notify support immediately if you suspect unauthorised access or a security incident.
13) Intellectual Property
- All platform content, branding, and software are owned by IA Café or licensors.
- You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without permission.
14) Disclaimers & Liability
- Services are provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not warrant uninterrupted or error‑free operation.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, IA Café is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for the affected order in the 30 days prior to the claim.
15) Suspension & Termination
- We may suspend or terminate access for violations, risk, fraud, or legal reasons.
- We may retain information as required by law and our retention policies.
16) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Disputes shall first be resolved amicably. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes may be referred to arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria, in English, before a single arbitrator under applicable rules. Courts in Lagos have exclusive jurisdiction for injunctive relief and enforcement.
17) Changes to these Terms
- We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the platform. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
18) Contact
IA Café Support • Email: iaworld.ng@gmail.com • Telegram: @iacafevtu1