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Terms of Service
Effective date: 1 April 2026 — Last updated: 1 April 2026
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before joining or using the Atheq LLPplatform. By submitting a partnership application, clicking “I agree”, or accessing any part of the platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. If you do not agree, do not apply or use the platform.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Atheq LLP(“the LLP”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) pursuant to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 (Part D — Limited Liability Partnerships), and other applicable Nigerian legislation listed in Section 2 below.
1. Definitions
In these Terms, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words have the meanings set out below:
- “LLP” / “Partnership” means Atheq LLP, a limited liability partnership managed by Orglobal Tech Network Ltd., registered and operating in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under CAMA 2020 (Part D).
- “Platform” means the website at www.atheqpartners.com, all associated web applications, mobile interfaces, APIs, and communications infrastructure operated by or on behalf of Atheq LLP.
- “Partner” means any individual who has completed the application process, passed KYC/AML verification, and whose partnership interest remains active and in good standing.
- “Unit” means a fractional, non-transferable ownership interest in the Fund, purchased at the prevailing unit price at the time a contribution is confirmed.
- “Commitment” means the mandatory monthly payment of ₦20,000 made by a Partner to purchase Units.
- “Fund” means the pooled investment portfolio maintained and managed by the LLP on behalf of all Partners, including its sub-portfolios (Defensive, Growth, and Opportunistic buckets).
- “Designated Partners” means the designated partners of Atheq LLP as constituted in accordance with the LLP Agreement and applicable law, responsible for the management and governance of the LLP.
- “KYC” means Know Your Customer — the identity and due-diligence verification process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) KYC/AML/CFT Framework 2022 and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (MLPPA) 2022.
- “NAV” means the Net Asset Value of the Fund — the total market value of all assets minus liabilities, divided by the total number of outstanding Units.
- “Personal Data” has the meaning assigned to it under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA).
- “Working Days” means days other than Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays as declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
2. Applicable Law and Regulatory Framework
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The principal statutes and regulations applicable to the LLP and its Partners include:
| Statute / Regulation | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 — Part D | Registration, operation, governance, and dissolution of Limited Liability Partnerships |
| Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2007 | Collective investment schemes and investor protection |
| Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 | Partner consumer rights; prohibition of unfair contract terms |
| Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act (MLPPA) 2022 | AML/CFT obligations; partner due diligence; suspicious transaction reporting |
| CBN KYC/AML/CFT Regulations 2022 | Customer identification, BVN/NIN verification, transaction monitoring |
| Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 | Processing of Partners’ personal data |
| Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 | Data processing standards and privacy rights |
| Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 | Offences relating to unauthorised access, fraud, and platform misuse |
| Electronic Transactions Act 2011 (as applicable) | Legal recognition of electronic contracts and signatures |
| Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Act & tax regulations | Tax obligations of the LLP and its Partners |
3. Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a partnership interest and to maintain that interest, you must at all times:
- Be at least 18 years of age (the LLP does not accept minors under any circumstance);
- Be a Nigerian citizen, a holder of a valid Nigerian residency permit, or otherwise legally resident and permitted to conduct financial transactions in Nigeria;
- Possess a valid and verified Bank Verification Number (BVN) issued by the CBN and, where required, a National Identification Number (NIN);
- Hold a valid, active Nigerian bank account in your own name;
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date personal and financial information as required during onboarding and throughout your partnership;
- Not be subject to any sanctions, debarment, or watchlist maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the UN Security Council, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), or any other competent authority; and
- Receive approval from the existing partner group — applications are subject to group review and admission is not guaranteed.
The LLP reserves the absolute right to decline any application or revoke any partnership interest, without obligation to provide reasons, where it reasonably determines that eligibility requirements are not met or that admitting or retaining a partner would pose regulatory, reputational, or financial risk.
4. Partnership Application, KYC, and AML Obligations
4.1 Application Process
Prospective Partners must complete the online application form at www.atheqpartners.com and pay any required registration fee before their application is reviewed. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
4.2 Identity Verification (KYC)
In compliance with the CBN KYC/AML/CFT Regulations 2022 and the MLPPA 2022, all applicants must:
- Provide a valid government-issued photo ID (National ID card, international passport, or driver’s licence);
- Provide their BVN and NIN for electronic verification against NIBSS and NIMC databases;
- Submit proof of address (utility bill or bank statement not older than 3 months); and
- Consent to biometric or liveness-check verification as required by the platform.
KYC verification must be completed within 14 days of application approval. Failure to complete KYC within this period will result in automatic cancellation of the application.
4.3 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT)
The LLP is a reporting entity subject to AML/CFT obligations under the MLPPA 2022 and NFIU guidelines. Accordingly:
- All Partners must ensure that funds contributed are from legitimate, lawfully earned sources. Contributing proceeds of crime, tax evasion, or any unlawful activity is a criminal offence.
- The LLP conducts ongoing transaction monitoring and may request evidence of the source of funds at any time.
- Where the LLP has reasonable grounds to suspect that contributions constitute the proceeds of unlawful activity, it is legally required to file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) with the NFIU without notifying the Partner concerned (the “tipping-off” prohibition).
- Partners must promptly notify the LLP of any change in their beneficial ownership, source of funds, or PEP (Politically Exposed Person) status.
4.4 Enhanced Due Diligence for PEPs
Where a Partner is or becomes a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) — or a close associate or family member of a PEP — the LLP will apply enhanced due diligence measures, including senior management approval, enhanced source-of-funds verification, and more frequent monitoring, as required by the MLPPA 2022.
4.5 Ongoing Re-Verification
The LLP reserves the right to request updated KYC documents at periodic intervals (at minimum every 24 months) or sooner where triggered by regulatory requirement, a material change in the Partner’s profile, or a risk-based review.
5. Commitment Obligations
5.1 Monthly Commitment
Each Partner is required to pay a monthly commitment of ₦20,000 by the 5th day of each calendar month. Each confirmed commitment purchases Units at the unit price prevailing on the date the payment is verified by the platform.
5.2 Late Penalty
Commitments received after the 10th of the month will attract a non-refundable late penalty of ₦5,000per instance. The penalty is added to that month’s commitment total and deducted before Units are allocated.
5.3 Passive Status
A Partner who misses 3 or moreconsecutive monthly commitments will automatically be moved to “passive” status. Passive Partners:
- Retain their existing Units but cannot acquire new Units;
- Lose voting rights at all general and special meetings;
- Are not eligible to nominate or stand for appointment as Designated Partners; and
- May be reinstated to active status only after settling all commitment arrears (including applicable late penalties) and receiving confirmation from the Designated Partners.
5.4 Payment Method
All commitments are processed exclusively through the platform’s integrated payment gateway (currently Paystack). Partners must maintain a valid payment method on file at all times. The LLP does not accept cash, cheques, cryptocurrency, or direct bank transfers made outside the platform payment flow. Any payment made outside the designated gateway will not be credited to your account and the LLP will not be liable for its loss.
5.5 Commitment Increases
The monthly commitment amount may be revised by a 7/10 majority majority partner vote. Partners will be given at least 60 days’ notice before any increase takes effect.
6. Units and Fund Valuation
- The initial unit value at launch is ₦1.
- Unit prices are calculated and updated periodically to reflect the NAV of the Fund. Updated unit prices are published on the platform dashboard and included in monthly reports.
- Monthly reports are published by the 15th of each month, disclosing the current unit price, total Fund value, allocation breakdown, and each Partner’s individual unit count and portfolio value.
- Unit price can rise or fall based on the performance of the underlying portfolio. Past unit prices are not indicative of future performance.
- Units are non-transferablebetween Partners and may not be sold, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of except through the LLP’s own redemption process described in Section 8.
- The LLP does not make a secondary market in Units.
7. Investment Mandate and Portfolio Management
The Fund is managed in pursuit of long-term capital growth across a disciplined multi-bucket asset allocation. The target strategic asset allocation is:
| Bucket | Target allocation | Asset types |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive | 40% | Treasury bills, high-yield savings, and money market funds |
| Growth | 40% | Dividend stocks, REITs, and income assets |
| Opportunistic | 20% | Private equity, startups, and agriculture |
The Designated Partners may adjust allocation weightings within pre-approved bands without partner approval. Material changes to the investment mandate (“strategic pivots”) — including changing the target return range, removing an entire asset bucket, or altering the fee structure — require a 7/10 majoritypartner vote conducted at a duly convened Annual or Special Partners’ Meeting. No statement made on the platform constitutes a guarantee of return or capital safety. See our Risk Policy for a full disclosure of investment risks.
The LLP engages qualified investment managers or brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria or the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to execute trades on behalf of the Fund. The LLP retains responsibility for the investment mandate and oversight of all appointed managers.
8. Lock-in Period, Redemption, and Exit
8.1 Lock-in Period
Units purchased are subject to a lock-in period of 60 months from the date each individual purchase is confirmed. You may not redeem, withdraw, or otherwise realise Units that remain within their lock-in period, except in exceptional humanitarian circumstances approved by the Designated Partners by written resolution.
8.2 Early Exit
If you request redemption of Units before their lock-in period expires, an early exit fee of 10% of the gross redemption value will be deducted before remittance. The net proceeds are settled to your registered bank account within 60 calendar daysof Designated Partners’ approval of the redemption request. The early exit fee is shared among remaining Partners as compensation for the liquidity burden imposed on the Fund.
8.3 Standard Exit (Post Lock-in)
After a Unit’s lock-in period has expired, you may submit a withdrawal request via the platform. The LLP will process the redemption at the NAV-derived unit price prevailing at the time of Designated Partners’ approval and settle the net proceeds to your registered bank account within 60 calendar days of approval.
8.4 Redemption Gates
In periods of acute market stress or where simultaneous redemption requests would require the forced sale of illiquid assets at a material discount, the Designated Partners may, by written resolution, impose temporary redemption gates — suspending or deferring redemptions for a period not exceeding 90 days (extendable by partner vote). All affected Partners will be notified immediately and in writing.
8.5 Full Partnership Termination (Resignation)
You may resign from the LLP at any time by submitting written notice to legal@atheqpartners.com. Resignation does not extinguish any outstanding contribution arrears, penalty obligations, or liabilities accrued prior to resignation. All Units held at the time of resignation will be redeemed in accordance with Sections 8.2 or 8.3 above (depending on lock-in status), with settlement occurring within the timelines specified.
9. Governance and Voting
- Governance follows a “Proportional to capital units held” model. Voting power is proportional to the number of capital Units held by each active Partner at the relevant record date.
- Passive Partners (as defined in Section 5.3) and Partners under formal suspension do not hold voting rights until their status is regularised.
- Routine resolutions (e.g. approval of annual accounts, appointment of auditors, appointment of Designated Partners) require a simple majority of valid votes cast.
- Strategic pivots — changes to the investment mandate, commitment amount, admission policy, fee structure, or dissolution of the LLP — require a 7/10 majority supermajority of all active Partners entitled to vote.
- Annual Partners’ Meetings (APM) are held within 6 months of the LLP’s financial year-end. Special Partners’ Meetings may be convened by the Designated Partners or upon written requisition by at least 20% of active Partners.
- Notice of any partners’ meeting must be given at least 21 days before the meeting date and must specify the business to be transacted.
- Proxy voting is permitted where approved by the Designated Partners; electronic voting is valid for the purposes of the Electronic Transactions Act.
10. Suspension and Termination of Partnership Interest
10.1 Grounds for Suspension
The Designated Partners may suspend a Partner with immediate effect upon reasonable grounds, including:
- Provision of false, misleading, or fraudulent information during application or at any subsequent time;
- Failure to maintain satisfactory KYC status or to provide updated verification documents on request;
- Conduct that is materially prejudicial to the LLP or its Partners; or
- Reasonable suspicion of money laundering, terrorism financing, or other criminal activity.
10.2 Suspension Procedure
The Partner will be notified in writing of the suspension and the grounds for it (except where notification would compromise an ongoing investigation or violate a tipping-off obligation under the MLPPA 2022). The Partner will have 14 days to make written representations to the Designated Partners. The Designated Partners will issue a written decision within 30 days of receiving representations. During suspension, Unit redemptions are frozen.
10.3 Termination
Partnership interest may be terminated (and Units forcibly redeemed at their then-current value, less any amounts owed to the LLP) if the Designated Partners, following the procedure in 10.2, determine that grounds for termination are established. Termination does not affect the LLP’s right to pursue any outstanding debt or legal claim against the former Partner.
11. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your application, KYC documents, source-of-funds declarations, or any other communication with the LLP;
- Use the platform or the LLP to launder money, finance terrorism, evade taxes, or conduct any activity prohibited under the MLPPA 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, or any other applicable law;
- Attempt to circumvent, disable, or exploit any security, authentication, fraud-detection, or access control system on the platform — an offence under Section 6 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015;
- Access or attempt to access any account, data, or system belonging to another Partner or to the LLP without authorisation — an offence under Sections 6 and 27 of the Cybercrimes Act 2015;
- Share your account credentials, access tokens, or any multi-factor authentication codes with any other person, or allow any other person to use your account;
- Scrape, crawl, copy, reverse-engineer, or otherwise commercially exploit any content, data, or intellectual property on the platform without prior written consent from the LLP;
- Transmit, upload, or distribute any malware, virus, trojan, worm, or any code designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to the platform — an offence under Section 9 of the Cybercrimes Act 2015; or
- Engage in any conduct that harasses, intimidates, or defames any Partner, Designated Partner, or employee of the LLP.
Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your partnership interest, forfeiture of pending transactions, referral to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), or the NFIU, and civil legal proceedings.
12. Intellectual Property
All content on the platform — including but not limited to the “Atheq LLP” name and logo, text, graphics, user interface design, software, source code, databases, and reports — is the exclusive property of Atheq LLP or its licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act 2022 (Cap C28 LFN) and the Trade Marks Act (Cap T13 LFN).
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the platform solely for the purpose of exercising your rights as a Partner. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any platform content without prior written permission.
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit regarding the platform or its services are granted to the LLP on a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide basis and may be used without restriction or compensation to you.
13. Referral Programme
13.1 Programme Availability
The LLP may, from time to time, operate a referral programme that allows active Partners to invite eligible persons to apply for a partnership interest. The existence, terms, rewards, and eligibility criteria of any referral programme will be published on the platform.
13.2 Conditions
Referral rewards, if any, are only credited after the referred person:
- Completes KYC successfully;
- Makes their first confirmed monthly commitment; and
- Remains an active Partner for at least 3 months.
13.3 Anti-Abuse
Self-referrals, the creation of fictitious accounts, or any manipulation of the referral system constitutes fraud. The LLP reserves the right to forfeit all referral rewards and terminate the partnership interest of any Partner found to have abused the programme.
14. Fees and Charges
| Fee | Amount | When charged |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly commitment | ₦20,000 | Due by the 5th of each month |
| Late commitment penalty | ₦5,000 | Per month when commitment arrives after the 10th |
| Early exit fee | 10% of gross redemption value | On Units redeemed before 60-month lock-in expires |
| Payment processing fee | Paystack standard rates (borne by Partner) | Per transaction |
The LLP may introduce, waive, or revise fees by giving Partners at least 30 days’ written notice. Any material change to the fee structure requires a partner vote where specified in the LLP Agreement.
15. Electronic Transactions and Electronic Signatures
These Terms are executed and delivered electronically. In accordance with applicable Nigerian law (including the provisions of CAMA 2020 that recognise electronic communications, and the Electronic Transactions Act to the extent in force), you agree that:
- Electronic acceptance of these Terms (including by clicking “I agree” or by submitting a partnership application) has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature;
- Electronic records and communications from the LLP (including emails to your registered address) constitute valid legal notices for all purposes under these Terms; and
- You consent to receiving legally required notices and disclosures electronically rather than on paper, and confirm that you have the necessary hardware, software, and internet access to receive and retain such communications.
16. Privacy and Data Protection
The LLP processes your Personal Data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR). Our full data processing practices are set out in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and is incorporated by reference. By accepting these Terms you confirm that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
17. Disclaimer of Warranties
The platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by the FCCPA 2018 and other applicable law, Atheq LLP disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, satisfactory quality, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Nothing in this section limits any statutory rights you hold as a consumer under the FCCPA 2018 that cannot lawfully be excluded.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Nigerian law, Atheq LLP and its Designated Partners, officers, employees, agents, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or loss of business opportunity — arising out of or in connection with your partnership interest or use of the platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability to you for any cause whatsoever (whether in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise) shall not exceed the total commitments you have made to the LLP in the 12 calendar months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in this section limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, wilful misconduct, death, or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under the FCCPA 2018 or any other applicable Nigerian law.
19. Tax Obligations
Each Partner is solely responsible for determining and satisfying their own tax obligations arising from holding a partnership interest in the LLP, including but not limited to:
- Personal Income Tax (PIT) on any income or distributions received;
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gains realised on Unit redemption;
- Withholding Tax (WHT) obligations where applicable; and
- Any reporting obligations to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or the relevant State Internal Revenue Service.
The LLP may be required by law to withhold tax at source on certain payments and to file returns with the FIRS. Where withholding tax is deducted, Partners will be provided with appropriate documentation. Partners are strongly advised to seek independent tax advice.
20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
20.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
20.2 Internal Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute or complaint, Partners should first contact legal@atheqpartners.com with a written description of the matter. The LLP will acknowledge the complaint within 5 Working Days and endeavour to resolve it within 30 Working Days.
20.3 Mediation
If the dispute is not resolved through the internal process within 30 Working Days, either party may refer the dispute to mediation before a mediator agreed by the parties or, failing agreement, appointed by the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC). The cost of mediation shall be shared equally unless the mediator directs otherwise.
20.4 Litigation
If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within 60 days of referral, either party may commence proceedings in the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your partnership interest.
20.5 Consumer Complaints
Nothing in this section prevents you from lodging a complaint with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) pursuant to your rights under the FCCPA 2018, or any other competent regulatory authority.
21. Amendments
Atheq LLPreserves the right to amend these Terms at any time to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, or the LLP’s operations. Material changes will be communicated to Partners via email to their registered address and/or in-platform notice at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the platform or retention of a partnership interest after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not accept the changes, you must notify us in writing before the effective date and your partnership interest will be terminated in accordance with Section 8.5.
22. General Provisions
- Entire agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Risk Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Atheq LLP with respect to your partnership interest and use of the platform, and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
- No waiver: Failure by the LLP to enforce any provision of these Terms on any occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to a successor entity without your consent, provided that the successor assumes all obligations under these Terms.
- Force majeure: The LLP shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, civil unrest, government action, pandemics, power failures, or failures of third-party infrastructure providers.
- Language: These Terms are written in English. In the event of any conflict between an English version and any translated version, the English version shall prevail.
23. Contact
For all legal enquiries relating to these Terms, please contact:
Atheq LLP
Website: www.atheqpartners.com
Email: legal@atheqpartners.com