Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using Direct Lease. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Direct Lease ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Key Points:
- • You must be at least 18 years old to use this platform
- • These terms apply to all users, including property owners and renters
- • We may update these terms at any time, and continued use constitutes acceptance
- • Last updated: September 2025
Platform Description
Direct Lease is a property rental platform that connects verified property owners directly with potential tenants, eliminating the need for real estate agents and reducing associated fees.
For Property Owners
- • List properties for rent without agent fees
- • Direct communication with potential tenants
- • Verification required for all listings
For Renters
- • Search and browse verified properties
- • Direct contact with property owners
- • No hidden fees or agent commissions
User Accounts
To use certain features of the platform, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.
Account Requirements
- • Provide accurate and complete information
- • Maintain current and up-to-date information
- • Keep your password secure and confidential
- • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
Account Types
Property Owner (Lister)
Can create and manage property listings after verification
Renter
Can search properties, contact owners, and write reviews
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our platform for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You may not use the platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any server, or the network(s) connected to any server.
General Prohibitions
- • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- • Transmitting harmful or malicious code
- • Attempting to gain unauthorized access
- • Interfering with other users' enjoyment
Platform-Specific Prohibitions
- • Posting false or misleading property information
- • Using the platform as a real estate agent
- • Circumventing our verification process
- • Harassing or threatening other users
Content and Intellectual Property
The platform and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Direct Lease and its licensors. The platform is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
User-Generated Content
- • You retain ownership of content you post (photos, descriptions, etc.)
- • You grant us a license to use your content on the platform
- • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to all content you post
- • We may remove content that violates these terms
Platform Content
- • All platform design, text, graphics, and software are our property
- • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- • The Direct Lease name and logo are our trademarks
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
- • Account information (name, email, phone)
- • Property listing details and photos
- • Communication records with other users
- • Usage data and platform interactions
How We Use Information
- • To provide and improve our services
- • To verify user identities and listings
- • To facilitate communication between users
- • To ensure platform safety and security
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Direct Lease, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Important Disclaimers
- • Platform as Service Only: We provide a platform for connecting users but do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of properties or users.
- • No Warranty: The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- • User Responsibility: Users are responsible for their own interactions, transactions, and due diligence.
- • Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for content posted by users or third parties.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation.
Grounds for Termination
- • Violation of these terms of service
- • Fraudulent or illegal activity
- • Harassment of other users
- • Repeated posting of false information
Effect of Termination
- • Immediate loss of access to the platform
- • Removal of all your listings and content
- • Inability to create new accounts
- • Survival of certain provisions after termination
Governing Law
These terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Legal Information
Jurisdiction
Nigerian courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these terms.
Company Information
Direct Lease is operated by Dankore Software, a Nigerian company.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below.
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Company Details
Company: Dankore Software
Platform: Direct Lease
Last Updated: September 2025
Version: 1.0