Terms of Service

• By accessing the Platform, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age, legally capable of entering a binding contract under Nigerian law, and that all information you provide is accurate.
• If you are using the Platform on behalf of a firm, you confirm you have authority to bind that firm to these Terms.
• We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after we publish updated Terms constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified by email at least 14 days in advance.

The following terms have the meanings set out below wherever they appear in these Terms:

Students must be:

1. Enrolled in or pursuing an Estate Management, Estate Surveying, Land Administration, Quantity Surveying, or related course at a recognised Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education; and
2. At least 16 years old.

Firms must be:

1. Registered with NIESV or otherwise lawfully operating as estate surveying / valuation firms in Nigeria; and
2. Authorised by a partner, director, or designated representative to register on the Platform.

• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep it updated.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately at security@internrouter.com.ng of any unauthorised access.
• One account per person or firm. Duplicate or impersonation accounts will be terminated without refund.

• Intern Router is a routing and matchmaking platform connecting estate surveying students with NIESV-affiliated firms in Nigeria. We do NOT employ Students, do NOT pay stipends, and do NOT guarantee placement.
• We facilitate communication, route Applications between parties, host uploaded documents, send transactional emails, and maintain a directory of participating Firms.
• Internship terms, stipends (if any), working conditions, and duration are determined exclusively by the Firm and Student in their direct engagement.

• The Fee covers: payment verification, document review, transmission to your first-choice Firm, and re-routing to your second and third choices if necessary.
• The Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstance, including but not limited to: rejection by all three chosen Firms, withdrawal of the Application, change of mind, or expiry of the application period.
• Payment proof must be uploaded at the time of Application. Verification typically occurs within 24 working hours.
• We do not currently process card or wallet payments through the Platform. Any communication asking you to pay through another channel is fraudulent — report it immediately.

You agree to:

• Provide only truthful information on your profile and Application.
• Upload only your own genuine documents (CV, application letter, proof of payment).
• Not impersonate another person or institution.
• Not submit fraudulent payment proofs.
• Respond promptly to communications from us or your chosen Firms.
• Conduct yourself professionally if accepted to an internship.

You acknowledge that submitting false information is grounds for immediate termination of your account, forfeiture of your Processing Fee, and may be reported to your institution or NIESV.

Firms agree to:

• Maintain accurate firm profile information, including current intern slot availability.
• Review forwarded Applications in good faith and within a reasonable time (target: 7 working days).
• Provide a safe, professional, and lawful working environment for any accepted intern.
• Comply with all applicable Nigerian labour and professional regulations.
• Not request additional fees from Students for being considered or placed.
• Honour any commitment (e.g. confirmed slot) made through the Platform.

• Students select up to three (3) Firms in order of preference at the point of Application.
• Once payment is verified, the Application is forwarded to the FIRST-CHOICE Firm only.
• If the first-choice Firm rejects, declines to respond within 14 calendar days, or has no available slots, the Application is automatically forwarded to the SECOND-CHOICE Firm.
• The same logic applies for the THIRD-CHOICE Firm.
• If all three Firms decline, the Application is closed. The Processing Fee is not refunded.
• We make no representation or warranty as to any specific Firm accepting any Application.

• You retain ownership of any Content you upload (CV, application letter, profile information, firm description, etc.).
• By uploading, you grant Intern Router a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, store, transmit, display, and distribute that Content solely for the purpose of operating the Platform and routing Applications to chosen Firms.
• You warrant that your Content does not infringe third-party rights and does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or misleading material.
• The Platform itself — including its design, code, branding, name "Intern Router", logo, and all aggregated data — is the exclusive intellectual property of Intern Router Services and protected under Nigerian and international IP law.

You may NOT:

• Use the Platform for any purpose other than legitimate internship matching.
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent these Terms.
• Submit forged payment proof, fake institution details, or fraudulent identity documents.
• Solicit Students or Firms outside the Platform to avoid the Processing Fee.
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce the Firm directory or any Platform data.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, compromise, or interfere with Platform infrastructure.
• Use the Platform to harass, defraud, or discriminate against any person.

• To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, Intern Router Services' total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or use of the Platform shall not exceed the Processing Fee paid by the claimant in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim (or ₦5,000 if no Fee was paid).
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profit, opportunity, or reputation.
• Nothing in this section limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded under Nigerian law.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Intern Router Services, its directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including legal fees) arising out of:

1. Your breach of these Terms;
2. Your violation of any law or third-party right;
3. Any Content you upload; or
4. Your conduct toward any other user.

• You may terminate your account at any time from your dashboard settings.
• We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms, submitted fraudulent information, or pose a risk to other users.
• On termination: your profile becomes inaccessible, pending Applications are cancelled, and the Processing Fee remains non-refundable. We may retain certain data as required by law (see Privacy Policy section 9).

• We may modify these Terms by posting an updated version on this page. We will update the "Last updated" date and, for material changes, send email notice at least 14 days in advance to registered users.
• Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you disagree, you must stop using the Platform and may close your account.

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
• The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute in good faith through written correspondence directed to legal@internrouter.com.ng.
• If unresolved within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation in Lagos, Nigeria, under the rules of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse.
• If mediation fails, the dispute shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lagos State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

• If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force.
• Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
• You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign ours to an affiliate or in connection with a corporate transaction.
• These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Intern Router Services regarding the Platform.