Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date:04-March-2025
Website: https://checkmyninbvn.com.ng
Organization: CheckMyNINBVN (“we,” “our,” or “us”)
1. Introduction
Welcome to CheckMyNINBVN, a secure platform designed to help individuals, businesses, and developers verify National Identification Numbers (NIN) and Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) in compliance with Nigerian law.
By accessing or using this Website or any of its API services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
CheckMyNINBVN is committed to ensuring that its platform is used strictly for lawful purposes — never for fraud, impersonation, identity theft, or unauthorized access. Misuse of this website or its API is a criminal offense under Nigerian law.
2. Legal Foundation – Section 26 of the NIMC Act, 2007
Under Section 26 of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2007, it is a legal requirement that no person shall access, verify, retrieve, or use another individual’s NIN information without the individual’s explicit consent.
By using CheckMyNINBVN, you:
- Acknowledge the binding force of Section 26 of the NIMC Act, 2007.
- Agree to always obtain clear, informed, and verifiable consent from the data subject before initiating any verification request.
- Accept full legal responsibility for any verification or data access carried out without such consent.
- Acknowledge that CheckMyNINBVN is not liable for any misuse of data or violation of applicable laws by users.
Violation of this provision constitutes an offense punishable under the NIMC Act and related Nigerian data protection and cybersecurity laws.
3. Eligibility and User Obligations
To use CheckMyNINBVN:
- You must be at least 18 years old or duly authorized by an organization.
- You must provide accurate, lawful information when creating an account.
- You agree not to use the platform for:
- Fraudulent activities or impersonation;
- Accessing another person’s information without consent;
- Forgery, money laundering, or criminal purposes;
- Spreading false or misleading data.
You agree that any illegal use of this platform may lead to account suspension, reporting to law enforcement authorities, and civil or criminal prosecution under applicable Nigerian laws.
4. Consent and User Responsibility
4.1 Obtaining Consent
Before submitting any verification request (NIN or BVN), the user must:
- Obtain the data subject’s explicit consent, either written, digital, or recorded.
- Maintain evidence of that consent in case of investigation or dispute.
4.2 User Liability
The user bears full responsibility for any action taken using their account or API key.
CheckMyNINBVN shall not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from actions taken without lawful consent.
If a user violates this clause, they shall bear all civil and criminal liabilities, including fines, penalties, or prosecution by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), or any other authority.
6. Data Privacy and Protection
CheckMyNINBVN operates under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and ensures data is transmitted securely using encryption and token-based authentication.
We process verification requests based on:
- User’s lawful purpose, and
- Data subject’s consent.
We do not store, share, or sell any personal data accessed through verification requests.
7. Service Access and Availability
We strive to ensure continuous service uptime, but we make no guarantees of uninterrupted access. Downtime may occur due to system maintenance or external factors.
CheckMyNINBVN shall not be liable for losses arising from service interruptions.
8. Fees, Refunds, and Transactions
All service fees are displayed clearly on the platform.
Once a verification request has been successfully processed, no refunds will be made.
Fraudulent payment activities will be reported to authorities and may result in immediate account suspension.
9. Disclaimer of Liability
CheckMyNINBVN acts solely as a verification intermediary.
We do not generate, own, or alter any official identity records.
We provide a secure channel to confirm data validity as permitted by law.
Therefore, we:
- Do not guarantee that all verification results are free from external database errors.
- Shall not be liable for any misuse, misinterpretation, or unlawful application of results obtained through our services.
- Disclaim all responsibility for unauthorized verifications conducted by users without consent.
10. User-Indemnity Clause
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CheckMyNINBVN, its officers, developers, partners, and affiliates from any loss, damage, claim, fine, or legal cost arising from:
- Your failure to obtain consent before verification;
- Your violation of the NIMC Act, NDPR, or other Nigerian laws;
- Your misuse or abuse of our API or platform.
All liabilities from illegal use rest solely with you.
11. Prohibition of Criminal and Fraudulent Use
CheckMyNINBVN maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal activities.
Using this website or API for fraudulent verification, impersonation, or criminal schemes is strictly forbidden.
Violators will face:
- Permanent suspension of access;
- Blacklisting of IPs and credentials; and
- Reporting to law enforcement, including NIMC, NDPC, and EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission).
12. Termination of Account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that:
- Engages in unauthorized verification;
- Fails to comply with these Terms;
- Submits fraudulent or illegal requests.
Termination may occur without notice if we believe the user poses legal or reputational risk.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any dispute shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory or appropriate State High Court.
14. Amendments
We may modify or update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in laws or services. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use after changes implies acceptance.
15. Contact Information
For inquiries or complaints, please contact:
- 📧 Email: info@checkmyninbvn.com.ng
- 🌐 Website: https://checkmyninbvn.com.ng
16. Final Disclaimer
By using this website or its API, you agree that:
- You understand your legal obligations under Nigerian law.
- You will use the service only for authorized and ethical purposes.
- You assume full responsibility for all verification activities initiated from your account.
- You understand that CheckMyNINBVN is not liable for any illegal or unauthorized use of its services.