Last Updated: April 2026
Important Legal Notice Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before accessing or using the website www.equatoradvisory.co (the “Website”), any sub-domains, mobile versions, or associated platforms operated by Equator Advisory Limited or its affiliates.
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
Equator Advisory is a global petroleum trading company engaged in the purchase, sale, transportation, and trading of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and related commodities. The Website provides general information about our company, services, market insights, sustainability initiatives, and careers. It does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase petroleum products, nor does it provide trading platforms, investment advice, or solicitation for any transactions. All actual petroleum trading activities are governed by separate written contracts and our General Terms and Conditions for Sales/Purchases (available upon request or as negotiated).
1. Intellectual Property Rights and Licence
All content on the Website—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, reports, market data, trademarks (such as “Equator Advisory” and associated logos), and other materials (collectively, the “Content”)—is the property of Equator Advisory or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to: (a) access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial informational use; (b) print or download extracts of the Content solely for your own personal use, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices, do not modify the Content, and do not use graphics separately from accompanying text.
Any other use—including reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, commercial exploitation, or incorporation into any other website or service—is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Equator Advisory.
Unauthorised use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and may result in legal action.
2. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: (a) Use the Website in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation (including trade sanctions, export controls, or anti-money laundering laws relevant to petroleum trading); (b) Transmit, post, or upload any material that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise unlawful or harmful; (c) Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code, or engage in hacking, scraping, data mining, or denial-of-service attacks; (d) Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with Equator Advisory; (e) Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written permission (including unsolicited advertising or spam); or (f) Collect or harvest any data from the Website without authorisation.
Any material you submit or post (other than personal data covered by our Privacy Policy) is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. We may freely use, reproduce, and disclose such material for any purpose. We reserve the right to remove any user content and to suspend or terminate your access for any breach.
3. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such sites. Accessing them is at your own risk. These Terms do not apply to third-party sites.
4. Disclaimers and No Warranties
The Content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for general information only. While we endeavour to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind (express or implied) regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, or suitability of the Content. Market data, prices, or insights may be outdated or subject to change without notice.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Equator Advisory, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption) arising from: (a) your use of or inability to use the Website or any Content; (b) any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Content; (c) any viruses or harmful code transmitted via the Website; or (d) any third-party websites linked from the Website.
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Equator Advisory and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Website, or any content you submit.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review it carefully.
8. Changes to the Terms and Website
We may update these Terms, the Website, or any Content at any time without prior notice. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically. We may also suspend or discontinue the Website temporarily or permanently without liability.
9. 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 conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lagos, Nigeria.
(For international users: Certain mandatory local laws may still apply.)
10. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website.
Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Equator Advisory Limited [Insert Registered Address, Lagos, Nigeria] Email: info@equatoradvisory.co
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