Terms of Service

By Alexander Odidi, Esq. A

Last Updated: 24 August 2026


Welcome to LegalBizPro ("the Site," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website, including all content, articles, and resources relating to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), company registration, business operations, related Nigerian corporate compliance topics (collectively, the "Content"), and generic material.

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. No Legal, Tax, or Professional Advice

The Content on this Site, including articles about CAC procedures, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, tax clearance certificates, business closure, and any related topics, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or professional advice of any kind.

  • Laws, regulations, CAC procedures, and tax rules referenced on this Site may change, and the Content may not reflect the most current legal developments at the time you read it.

  • Nothing on this Site creates a lawyer-client, accountant-client, or advisor-client relationship between you and the Site, its authors, or its owners.

  • You should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any Content on this Site without first seeking advice from a licensed legal practitioner, chartered accountant, or other qualified professional, and without independently verifying information directly with the Corporate Affairs Commission (www.cac.gov.ng) or any other institution referenced in any content.

  • We make no guarantee that any Content is complete, accurate, or applicable to your specific circumstances.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems or networks.

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code through the Site.

  • Scrape, data-mine, or use automated tools to extract Content without our prior written consent.

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

  • Use the Site to transmit spam, unsolicited advertising, or unlawful communications.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all Content on this Site, including text, articles, graphics, logos, and layout is the property of LegalBizPro or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, read, and share links to our Content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content for commercial purposes.

  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from the Content.

  • Use our name, logo, or branding without authorization.

If you would like to republish or reference our Content, please contact us at alexander odidi to request permission.

5. Third-Party Links and References

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including government portals (such as the CAC and Nigeria Revenue Service), news sources, and other external resources. These links are provided for convenience and reference only.

We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of any third-party site. Your use of any linked third-party website is at your own risk and subject to that site's own terms and privacy policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

  • Any Content is current, accurate, or applicable to your particular situation.

  • Any defects or errors will be corrected.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LegalBizPro/Alexander Sunday Odidi and its owners, authors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site;

  • Any reliance placed on Content found on the Site;

  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Content;

  • Any actions taken (or not taken) based on information provided on the Site, including in relation to CAC filings, business closure, or tax compliance.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable Nigerian law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LegalBizPro/Alexander Sunday Odidi, its owners, authors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

9. Changes to Content and Terms

We may update, modify, or remove Content on the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We recommend checking this page periodically, particularly given how frequently CAC procedures and Nigerian tax regulations can change.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide. 

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any other legal notices published by us on the Site (such as our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site.

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