PLEASE READ THESE CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. BY REGISTERING, ACCESSING, BROWSING, CREATING AN ACCOUNT, POSTING OR UPLOADING CONTENT AND/OR USING THE GT-WEST AFRICA SITE OR SERVICES YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS, VIEW OR USE GT-WEST AFRICA’S SERVICES.
1. ABOUT GT-WEST AFRICA
1.1 The Contract
Your contract is with GT-WEST AFRICA (hereinafter referred to as “the Club”), an economic and investment club in Africa and Guinea-Conakry.
In these Conditions, “the Club”, “we”, “us” or “our” means GT-WEST AFRICA.
The Membership Form (if any), these Terms, the brochures (if any) of which the Membership Form forms part, the information on our website and any acceptance of membership by the Club form the exclusive basis of the contract between you and us.
Your contract is governed exclusively by the laws of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the courts of Dubai shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the contract.
These General Terms and Conditions apply equally to you and to all persons named in your membership. When you subscribe to a membership, you warrant that you have the authority to accept and agree to the terms of these Terms and Conditions on behalf of your group.
These GT-WEST AFRICA General Terms and Conditions of Sale (the “GTCS”) govern your rights and obligations in connection with the use of the services provided by GT-WEST AFRICA (the “Services”), offered primarily via the website www.gtwestafrica.com (the “Website”). Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You are not obligated to use the Services if you do not accept or understand any part of these Terms, and you should not use the Services unless you understand and accept these Terms.
1.2 Definitions and interpretations
– GTC: refers to these general terms and conditions of sale
– Club: refers to the GT-WEST AFRICA Club that provides the Services.
– Member: refers to any legally capable individual wishing to join the club.
– Reward: a recognition or benefit given to members for their commitment and active participation in club activities.
1.3 Contact us
If you have a question about your membership or encounter problems while joining, or if you experience technical problems while interacting with this website, please email [email protected] or call us at +33 6 14 38 65 28, +224 628 22 92 28, +971 58 824 9628 during office hours.
2. CONDITIONS OF USE OF OUR WEBSITE
2.1 Thank you for visiting gtwestafrica.com (the ‘Website’). Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the Website. By accessing and using this Website, you indicate your acceptance (unconditionally and irrevocably) of these terms and conditions (the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use our Website and leave immediately.
2.2 You represent and warrant that you have the legal right and capacity to enter into this Agreement and to use this Website in accordance with all of the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2.3 You promise us that you are of legal age to enter into binding contracts through this Website and you understand that you will be responsible for all payments due for memberships made by you or another person using your login details. Please also ensure that you have read and accepted our Privacy Policy.
3. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
3.1 The website focuses on transport initiatives in Guinea-Conakry. This specific mission is designed to promote greater knowledge and interest among members in economic and investment projects in the Guinean transport sector.
3.2 Members are required to comply with these guidelines in order to take full advantage of the benefits offered by the Club, including rewards aligned with each member’s active contribution to initiatives related to this transport mission.
3.3 By registering on the Web site or, where registration is not required, by using the services for the first time, you enter into a contract with the Club to provide the services of your choice. The GTC form an integral part of such a contract and, by executing the contract with the Service Provider, you express your agreement to these GTC.
3.4 The Services are intended solely for persons over the age of 18 residing in the country in which the Services are available. By registering on the website, you confirm that you are over 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may not use the Services. You agree to access the Services only from one of the countries in which the Services are available. You acknowledge that your access to and use of the Services may be restricted or prohibited by law in certain countries, and you agree to access and use the Services only in accordance with applicable laws.
3.5 The Services consist of a mission focusing on transport initiatives in Guinea-Conakry. This specific mission is designed to promote greater knowledge and interest among members in economic and investment projects in the Guinean transport sector. Services include access to material and intellectual resources provided by the Club. The Club is committed to providing a platform for exchange and development on economic and investment issues in Africa, and particularly in Guinea.
Members are required to adhere to these guidelines in order to take full advantage of the benefits offered by the Club, including rewards aligned with each member’s active contribution to initiatives related to this transportation mission.
4. DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS
4.1 The Club's commitment to the Member - Awarding Rewards
The Club undertakes to award Rewards to Active Members reflecting their participation in the Club’s economic and investment activities. These rewards will be accessible via a dedicated platform or at events organized by the Club.
4.2 Rewards conditions
Members are recognized for their active contribution through the awarding of Rewards, the nature, value and criteria of which are defined exclusively by the Club.
5. MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
5.1 Termination procedure by the Member
Members wishing to terminate their membership must send written notice to the Club, giving 30 days’ notice. This notification must be sent using the Club’s official means of communication, such as e-mail or post.
5.2 No refund
In the event of cancellation, entrance fees are non-refundable.
5.3 Modification of Membership Conditions
The Club reserves the right to modify membership conditions, including fees, services offered or cancellation conditions. Such changes will be communicated to the Member with reasonable notice.
5.4 Effects of Termination
On expiry of the notice period, membership is considered terminated. The Member must stop using all Club services and benefits and return all Club materials.
5.5 Bond survival
Certain contractual obligations, such as confidentiality clauses, continue to bind Members even after their membership has ended.
5.6 Termination for fault
The Club may terminate the contract early without notice in the event of serious breach by the Member of its contractual obligations, following an unsuccessful written warning.
6. DISCLAIMER
6.1 NONE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CLUB CAN BE CONSIDERED AS INVESTMENT SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. THE CLUB DOES NOT GIVE OR PROVIDE YOU WITH ANY DIRECTION, INSTRUCTIONS OR INFORMATION ON HOW OR IN WHAT MANNER YOU SHOULD CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS WHEN USING THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE, OR ANY SIMILAR INFORMATION, AND THE CLUB DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY SUCH DIRECTION, INSTRUCTIONS OR INFORMATION FROM YOU. NONE OF THE SERVICES CONSTITUTE INVESTMENT ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATIONS. NO EMPLOYEE, STAFF OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CLUB IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATIONS. IF ANY INFORMATION OR STATEMENT MADE BY AN EMPLOYEE, STAFF OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CLUB IS CONSTRUED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATIONS, THE CLUB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THAT IT IS INVESTMENT ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE THEREFOR.
7. PERSONAL DATA
7.1 Your personal data will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy.
8. COMMUNICATION
8.1 You acknowledge that all communications from the Club or its partners in connection with the provision of services will take place via the member area or your e-mail address, or your WhatsApp that you register with us. Written electronic communication by e-mail or via the member area is also considered as written communication.
9. DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP
9.1 If the Services do not correspond to what was agreed or have not been provided to you, you may exercise your rights in the event of poor performance. The Service Provider provides no guarantee as to the quality of the services. You must inform us of the defect without undue delay at our e-mail address or at our address given in clause 11.2. When you exercise your rights in respect of defective performance, you may request that we remedy the defect or grant you a reasonable discount. If the defect cannot be rectified, you may cancel the contract or request a reasonable discount.
9.2 We will endeavour to resolve any claim you may make as quickly as possible (within 30 calendar days at the latest), and will confirm its receipt and settlement to you in writing. If we do not settle the claim in time, you have the right to cancel the contract. You can file a complaint by sending an e-mail to our e-mail address [email protected].
10. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
10.1 GT-WEST AFRICA (“the Club”) reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Any changes to the Terms and Conditions will be effective immediately upon posting on gtwestafrica.com (the “Website”). These changes will not retroactively affect contractual arrangements made via the Website. By continuing to use the Website after such changes, you acknowledge and agree to the revised Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions regularly to stay informed of any changes.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 Your access to and use of the software and other materials on, or via, this website is at your own risk. We make no warranty as to the reliability, stability or freedom from viruses of such software.
11.2 We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the information provided by us on this website is accurate at the time you view it. However, we cannot and have not verified the accuracy of all information provided by external sources, for example by Clubs of other information, or other parties linked to or from the website.
11.3 The comments and other materials published on our website are not intended to constitute advice on which reliance should be placed. We therefore disclaim all responsibility and liability arising from any reliance placed on such materials by any visitor to our website, or by anyone who may be informed of or act upon its contents.
11.4 We aim to ensure that the availability of the website will be uninterrupted and that transmissions will be error-free. However, due to the nature of the Internet, this cannot be guaranteed and we reserve the right to withdraw or modify the service we provide on the website without notice. In addition, your access to the website may occasionally be suspended or restricted to allow for repairs, maintenance, or the introduction of new facilities or services. We will try to limit the frequency and duration of any suspension or restriction. We will not be liable if, for any reason, our website is unavailable at any time or for any period.
12. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
12.1 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SERVICES AND OTHER CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES, AND THAT YOUR USE OF THEM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY MANDATORY LAW, THE CLUB DISCLAIMS ALL LEGAL, CONTRACTUAL, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF RIGHTS.
12.2 TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE MANDATORY PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW, THE CLUB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER NON-MONETARY OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DAMAGES CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE USE OF ANY TOOLS, FEATURES, INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB SITE. THE CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS OR OTHER CONTENT THAT THE MEMBER USES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLUB’S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE OR THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICES IS INFERRED BY A COURT OF LAW OR ANY OTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITY, SUCH LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT CORRESPONDING TO THE FEE PAID BY THE MEMBER FOR THE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH THE MEMBER LOST.
12.3 THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE INVESTMENT ADVICE OR AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY INVESTMENT. ALL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TRADED ON MARGIN CARRY A HIGH LEVEL OF RISK. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE RISKS INVOLVED AND SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE IF NECESSARY. GT WEST AFRICA ITSELF DOES NOT CARRY OUT ANY REGULATED ACTIVITIES, THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES WE CARRY OUT IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND THEREFORE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AUTHORIZED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
12.4 The Service Provider reserves the right to modify, change, replace, add or delete any element and function of the Services at any time without compensation.
12.5 The Club shall not be liable for its inability to provide the purchased Services if such failure occurs for serious technical or operational reasons beyond the Club’s control, in the event of a crisis or impending crisis, natural disaster, war, insurrection, pandemic, has a threat to a large number of people or other force majeure events, and/or if the Provider is prevented from providing the Services due to any obligation imposed by law or a decision of a public authority.
13. BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
IF THE MEMBER VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THESE CGV IN A MANNER LIKELY TO CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO THE CLUB, IN PARTICULAR IF THE MEMBER ACCESSES SERVICES IN CONFLICT WITH CLAUSE 3, IF THE MEMBER PROVIDES INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT OR NON-UPDATED INFORMATION IN CONFLICT WITH CLAUSE 2.3, IF THE MEMBER ACTS IN A WAY THAT MAY DAMAGE THE CLUB’S GOOD REPUTATION, THE CLUB MAY PREVENT THE MEMBER FROM ORDERING ANY FURTHER SERVICES AND RESTRICT THE MEMBER’S ACCESS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO ALL OR ONLY CERTAIN SERVICES, INCLUDING ACCESS TO THE MEMBER’S SECTION AND THE TRADING PLATFORM, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION.
14. APPLICABLE LAW - JURISDICTION
The Contract is governed by the laws of the Emirate of Dubai. In the event of a dispute, the Parties shall attempt to resolve the matter amicably. If no amicable solution is found within one (1) month, the Parties may have recourse to mediation. If mediation fails, disputes will be referred to the Dubai courts.