Preamble to Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions serve as an addition to, and do not replace, the primary terms and conditions of this site. For any topics or conditions not covered here, please refer to the full site-wide terms available here.

1. Introduction

Welcome to AfroEuro Mercantile, a section of LordsWorld dedicated to facilitating business relations between Africa and Europe. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our services. By accessing this section, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use AfroEuro Mercantile if you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

2. Definitions

• Company: Refers to LordsWorld and its AfroEuro Mercantile section.
• User: Refers to any individual or entity accessing our services.
• Services: Refers to the facilitation of business relations and transactions between African and European markets.

3. Use of the Services

• Users must be at least 18 years old to use our services.
• Users agree to use the services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the services.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content related to AfroEuro Mercantile, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of LordsWorld or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
• Users may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the services without express written permission from LordsWorld.

5. User Accounts

• Users may be required to create an account to access certain features of AfroEuro Mercantile.
• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and for all activities that occur under their account.

6. Facilitation Services

• AfroEuro Mercantile acts as a facilitator to connect businesses in Africa and Europe. We do not take ownership of the goods or services exchanged.
• We strive to ensure that all information provided is accurate and reliable. However, we do not warrant that the descriptions or other content are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

7. Orders and Payments

• All orders facilitated through AfroEuro Mercantile are subject to acceptance and availability.
• Payment terms will be agreed upon by the parties involved in the transaction. AfroEuro Mercantile may offer various payment methods as indicated on our platform.

8. Shipping and Delivery

• Shipping and delivery terms will be agreed upon by the parties involved in each transaction. AfroEuro Mercantile does not handle the shipping and delivery of goods directly.
• It is the responsibility of the parties to clearly outline and agree upon the shipping terms, including the choice of Incoterms (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP) which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers regarding the shipment, insurance, documentation, customs clearance, and other logistical activities.
• Users must provide accurate delivery information. AfroEuro Mercantile is not liable for any delays or losses resulting from incorrect delivery details or issues arising during transit.

9. Returns and Refunds

• Return and refund policies will be determined by the parties involved in each transaction. AfroEuro Mercantile does not handle returns or refunds directly.
• It is essential for the parties to agree on the return and refund terms before completing a transaction. This includes the duration of the return window, who bears the return shipping costs, and the condition in which the returned products must be.
• Users should ensure they understand the return and refund policies of the other party to avoid any disputes.

10. Limitation of Liability

• AfroEuro Mercantile will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of our services.
• Our total liability to you for any damages arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions will not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the services.

11. Privacy Policy

• Our privacy policy, which sets out how we will use your information, can be found at Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the processing described therein and warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

12. Governing Law

• These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Italy.
• Examples of relevant Italian laws include:
  • The Italian Civil Code: Governs contracts, obligations, and property rights.
  • The Consumer Code (Codice del Consumo): Provides protections for consumers, including rights related to product returns and warranties.
  • Legislative Decree No. 231/2001: Establishes corporate liability for certain types of offenses, promoting ethical business practices.

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions

• We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions at any time. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the services following the posting of changes will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

14. Contact Information

• If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us here or via email.