Terms of Use — TCOG Journey

Your results are influenced by:

• Your responses on the day you took the assessment
• Your current interests (which will change as you grow)
• Algorithm limitations (30 questions cannot capture your full complexity)
• Many factors we cannot measure (opportunities, circumstances, effort)

We strongly recommend you:

• Discuss results with parents, guardians, teachers, or career counsellors
• Research recommended careers independently
• Retake the assessment as your interests evolve
• Treat results as one tool among many in your exploration
• Consult qualified professionals for important decisions

We make no guarantees regarding:

• Accuracy or reliability of recommendations
• Future career success or employment outcomes
• Academic performance or educational results
• Suitability of any career path for your circumstances

You acknowledge and agree that any decisions you make based on the Service (including subject choices, school applications, career paths, or training investments) are made:

• By you (or with your parent/guardian if under 18)
• At your sole risk and responsibility
• With understanding that the Service provides guidance only

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

TCOG Journey, The Chain of Good Mentorship Foundation, and all associated parties (trustees, staff, volunteers, partners, contributors) ARE NOT LIABLE for any loss, damage, or consequence arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on the Service or recommendations
• Educational or career decisions you make
• Financial losses, tuition costs, or missed opportunities
• Disappointment or unmet expectations
• Inaccuracies in recommendations or career information
• Technical issues or service interruptions
• Changes in your interests after taking the assessment
• Any other matter related to the Service

This includes all direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (lost income, wasted expenses, emotional distress, etc.).

Maximum liability: In jurisdictions that do not allow complete exclusion of liability, our total liability is capped at ₦25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Naira).

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, lawsuits, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Decisions made based on the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service

If under 18: Your parent/guardian agrees to this on your behalf and accepts responsibility for your use.

By using the Service, you acknowledge and assume all risks associated with:

• Acting on career recommendations or guidance
• Relying on algorithmic content for important decisions
• The limitations of career exploration tools
• Your evolving interests and changing circumstances

The Service is designed for ages 9 to 18. If you are under 18:

• Your parent/guardian must review and agree to these Terms
• They accept legal responsibility for your use of the Service
• We strongly recommend discussing results together

We recommend parents/guardians:

• Review these Terms and our Privacy Policy before allowing use
• Supervise younger children (ages 9 to 13) during assessment and results review
• Discuss recommendations as conversation starters, not final answers
• Help children understand that interests change as they grow
• Seek professional guidance for important educational decisions
• Help younger children save their username securely

The Service issues a unique username instead of requiring an email. This is your only way to access results.

You may NOT:

• Use the Service unlawfully or to harm others
• Submit false or manipulated assessment responses
• Attempt to disrupt, hack, or reverse engineer the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Make important decisions without independent verification and professional consultation
• Use the Service commercially without written permission
• Impersonate others or submit inappropriate content
• Violate intellectual property rights or applicable laws

Violations may result in account termination, data deletion, and legal action.

• Display name, age range, avatar
• Assessment responses and results
• Basic usage data (timestamps, device type)

For student accounts, we do not collect:

• Email addresses
• Full names or contact details
• Payment information (the Service is free)

Your data is used to:

• Generate your personalized recommendations
• Allow you to access saved results via your username
• Improve the Service
• Conduct anonymized research

• We do not sell or rent your data to third parties
• We implement reasonable security measures (no system is 100% secure)
• You can request data deletion anytime at support@tcogfoundation.org
• Full details: See our Privacy Policy

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

You agree that any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Nigeria, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Before initiating legal action, you agree to:

• Informal Resolution: Contact us at support@tcogfoundation.org with a detailed description of the dispute. We will respond within 7 business days and attempt good-faith resolution within 30 days.
• Mediation: If informal resolution fails, both parties agree to attempt mediation with a mutually agreed neutral mediator before pursuing litigation.
• Litigation: If mediation fails, disputes may be resolved through the Nigerian court system.

Any claim must be brought within ONE (1) YEAR from the date the cause of action arose. Claims brought after this period are barred.

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and The Chain of Good Mentorship Foundation regarding the Service.

If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and remaining provisions remain in full force.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver. Any waiver must be in writing.

For questions or concerns: support@tcogfoundation.org