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Effective: June 12, 2026

By accessing or using this platform you agree to these terms. This is an independent research institution building the empirical record of West Africa and the Sahel through archival extraction, structured data, and original analysis, operated by Mansir Muhammed Research Lab Ltd/GTE. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

1. Use of Service

This platform is provided for informational, educational, and research purposes. Permitted use includes:

  • Reading and engaging with publications, research reports, the open data hub, Log entries, and projects
  • Using the Emissary AI chat interface and Lab AI tools
  • Creating a user account to access patron or registered-user features
  • Sharing links to content with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform, admin areas, or databases
  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
  • Scrape, bulk-copy, or reproduce content without written permission
  • Transmit malware, harmful code, or automated traffic intended to disrupt the service
  • Impersonate Mansir Muhammed, the lab, or any other person
  • Abuse feedback, messaging, or AI tool endpoints

2. AI Tools — Emissary & Agent NC

The platform includes AI-powered tools: the Emissary (a RAG-backed conversational interface grounded in documented research and methodologies) and Agent NC (an autonomous intelligence layer that generates internal syntheses and memory).

  • AI responses are generated and may not always be accurate — do not treat them as professional, legal, or editorial advice
  • AI tools do not replace direct communication with Mansir Muhammed
  • Queries and interactions may be logged to improve service quality
  • We are not liable for decisions made on the basis of AI-generated outputs

3. User Accounts & Patrons

Registered users and patrons gain access to additional features. By creating an account you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information and keep credentials secure
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • Not share account access with others

Patron contributions are processed via Paystack. Billing, card handling, and refund mechanics are governed by Paystack's terms in addition to these terms. We reserve the right to revoke access for violations of these terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All content — including Log entries, research reports, satellite analysis, syntheses, code, designs, and AI-generated outputs published through the platform — is owned by Mansir Muhammed or used with permission.

  • You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without written permission
  • You may not use content for commercial purposes without authorisation
  • You may not remove attribution or copyright notices
  • Citation and fair use for journalistic or academic purposes is permitted with attribution

For permission requests, reach out via the support page.

5. User Communications & Feedback

When you submit feedback, messages, or other communications through the platform:

  • You retain ownership of your content
  • You grant us permission to use it to improve the platform
  • You confirm it does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • We may review or remove content that violates these terms

6. Third-Party Services

The platform integrates with third-party services including database, AI, email delivery, and hosting infrastructure providers, as well as Paystack (payments). We are not responsible for the availability, content, or privacy practices of those services. Their respective terms govern your use of them.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform and all services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Research content reflects methodologies and findings at the time of publication and may become outdated.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mansir Muhammed and this platform shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of data, revenue, or other losses — arising from your use of or inability to use the service.

9. Privacy

Your use of this platform is also governed by the Privacy Policy. Please read it to understand how information is collected and used.

10. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The operating entity is Mansir Muhammed Research Lab Ltd/GTE, Abuja. Disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before any formal legal process is initiated.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms:

email — principal@mansirmuhammed.com

web — mansirmuhammed.com

x — @mansirmuhammed_

By using this platform you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.