TERMS OF USE
1.INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the official website of Ikoyi Club 1938 (“the Club”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and mobile application(s) (hereinafter referred to as, the “Sites”).
Ikoyi Club 1938 is an elite private members’ club established in 1938 and located in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The Club provides recreational, sporting, social, hospitality, and event-hosting facilities for its members and their guests. In the course of carrying out these activities, the Club collects and processes personal data relating to members, prospective members, guests, employees, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
2.ACCEPTING THESE TERMS
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Club in relation to your access to and use of the Club’s website and any related digital platforms (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any applicable Privacy Policy or related policies published by the Club from time to time.
You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue access to and use of the Site.
Continued access to or use of the Site following any amendment to these Terms shall constitute your deemed acceptance of such amended Terms.
3.MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
3.1 Membership Eligibility
Membership of the Club is strictly selective and not open to the general public. Admission into the Club is subject to eligibility criteria, standards, and procedures as may be determined from time to time by the Membership Sub-Committee and approved by the Club’s General Committee.
Without limitation, such criteria may include considerations relating to an applicant’s professional standing, career level, reputation, character, and overall suitability for membership of the Club. Applicants may be required to submit prescribed forms, references, credentials, and supporting documentation, and to undergo such vetting, interviews, or verification processes as the Club may deem necessary.
The Club reserves the absolute discretion to approve or decline any application for membership, without obligation to provide reasons, and subject always to compliance with the Club’s constitution, by-laws, rules, and membership policies as in force from time to time.
3.2 Membership Application Process
Any person seeking admission into the Club (“Prospective Member” or “Candidate”) shall comply strictly with the membership application process and conditions prescribed by the Club from time to time. Without prejudice to the general discretion of the Club, the application process shall include the following steps:
I .Initial Application (White Form): A Prospective Member shall, as a condition precedent to consideration for membership, obtain and complete the prescribed White Form upon payment of the applicable non-refundable fee. The White Form must be obtained through a Financial Ordinary Member of the Club whose membership has subsisted for a minimum of two (2) years, or through a Life Member of the Club.
II.Submission of Application: The duly completed White Form, endorsed where required by relevant sectional chairpersons, shall be submitted to the Membership Manager for processing.
III. Screening and Interview: Upon submission, the Membership Sub-Committee shall screen the candidate and may invite the candidate and the proposer to attend an interview. During this process, the Sub-Committee shall be entitled, at its discretion, to request and review relevant documentation, including but not limited to marriage certificates, evidence of professional or educational qualifications, financial statements, audited accounts, or other supporting documents deemed necessary for proper assessment only.
iV . Issuance of Green Form: Candidates adjudged suitable at the screening stage may be issued with the prescribed Green Form upon payment of the applicable fees, in addition to any prior fees paid for the White Form.
V. Sponsorship and Secondment: The Green Form shall be completed and supported by sponsorship and secondment from two (2) Ordinary Members of the Club who: (a) are fully paid-up members; (b) have been members of the Club for a minimum period of two (2) years; and (c) have known the Candidate personally for a continuous period of not less than five (5) years.
Vi. Billing and Payment: The completed Green Form shall be submitted to the Membership Office for the preparation of the applicable bill. Upon payment of all prescribed fees, the Candidate may be issued a temporary membership card, which shall remain valid for a period not exceeding three (3) months from the date of issue and shall be surrendered upon induction.
Vii. Probation and Final Approval: A Candidate issued with a Green Form shall be subject to a probationary period of three (3) months. Upon satisfactory completion of this period and fulfillment of the Committee’s initial requirements, the Candidate shall be invited to formally meet with the Chairman, Trustees, and members of the General Committee as a condition precedent to election as a member of the Club. Such meetings typically take place on the second Tuesday of each month.
Vii. Election and Induction: Where the ballot following the meeting proves clear, the Candidate shall be elected as an Ordinary Member of the Club and inducted in accordance with established Club procedures. This election automatically extends membership privileges to the Member’s spouse and eligible children, who shall be enrolled as a Spouse Member and Junior Dependants, respectively. This inclusion remains strictly subject to the Club’s Constitution and prevailing Bye-Laws, with the primary Ordinary Member assuming full fiduciary and legal responsibility for the conduct, financial obligations, and regulatory compliance of all dependents integrated under their membership profile.
4. USE OF THE WEBSITE
4.1 Permitted Use
Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access and use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the objectives, values, and rules of the Club.
In using the Website, you agree that you shall not, whether directly or indirectly:
I. Use or attempt to use the Website in any manner that contravenes any applicable law, regulation, court order, or regulatory guideline, or that facilitates or promotes unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities.
II. Access, attempt to access, or interfere with any portion of the Website, systems, servers, databases, or networks that are restricted, password-protected, or otherwise secured, except where you have been expressly authorized to do so by the Club.
III. Engage in any conduct that disrupts, interferes with, damages, impairs, or adversely affects the operation, security, integrity, or functionality of the Website, including but not limited to the introduction of viruses, malware, automated scripts, bots, or any other harmful code or process.
IV. Use the Website in a manner that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionate load on the Club’s infrastructure, or that compromises the availability or performance of the Website for other users.
V. Circumvent, disable, or attempt to bypass any security features, access controls, or technological measures implemented by the Club to protect the Website or its content.
The Club reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Website where any misuse, unauthorized activity, or breach of these Terms is detected or reasonably suspected.
4.2 Account Security
If you are issued any login credentials, passwords, or other access credentials for the Club’s digital services, including member portals, you are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of such credentials. You must not share, disclose, or permit access to your account by any unauthorized person, and you must notify the Club immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use, breach, or compromise of your account. While the Club implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the security of accounts and personal information, we do not guarantee that access to the Website or member services will be completely secure or free from unauthorized access, cyber threats, or data breaches.
5. RULES, PROHIBITIONS, AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
5.1 Compliance with Club Rules and Policies
All members, spouse members, junior members, temporary members, and guests shall at all times comply with the Club’s constitution, by-laws, house rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines governing conduct within the Club’s premises, participation in Club activities, and use of Club facilities, services, and digital platforms, as may be issued or amended from time to time.
Failure to comply with such rules and policies may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Club’s disciplinary procedures.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, members and guests shall not, whether on Club premises, at Club-organized events, or through the use of Club facilities or digital platforms:
i Engage in any conduct that is unlawful, discriminatory, harassing, abusive, offensive, violent, indecent, or otherwise injurious to the dignity, safety, or wellbeing of other members, guests, staff, or visitors;
II. Use the Club’s facilities, amenities, name, logo, reputation, or digital services for commercial, promotional, political, or profit-making purposes without the prior written authorization of the Club;
III . Willfully damage, misuse, tamper with, or negligently handle any Club property, equipment, or facilities, or permit the same to be done by a guest;
IV. Act in a manner that brings, or is reasonably likely to bring, the Club into disrepute or prejudice its interests.
5.3 Guests and Member Responsibility
Members shall remain fully responsible and accountable for the conduct, actions, and omissions of their guests while on Club premises or participating in Club activities. Members shall ensure that their guests are informed of, understand, and strictly comply with all applicable Club rules, policies, and standards of conduct.
Any breach of Club rules by a guest shall be deemed a breach by the sponsoring member and may attract disciplinary measures against the member in accordance with the Club’s rules and procedures.
6. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.
6.1 Grounds for Suspension/Termination
The Club reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership where a member:
I. Violates Club rules, regulations, or these Terms.
II. Acts in a manner prejudicial to the Club’s interests.
III. Fails to fulfill membership obligations, including payment of fees.
6.2 Disciplinary Action
The Disciplinary Committee may investigate alleged breaches and recommend actions, including reprimand, suspension, or termination.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All content, materials, and assets available on or through the Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, designs, trademarks, service marks, software, audio-visual material, and other intellectual property (“Content”), are the exclusive property of the Club or its licensors and are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, both domestic and international.
No part of the Website or its Content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, modified, adapted, published, licensed, framed, translated, or otherwise exploited for any commercial or non-commercial purpose without the prior express written consent of the Club. Any unauthorized use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and may result in civil or criminal liability.
8..DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The Website, including all information, content, materials, and services provided through it, is made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Club makes no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the Website or its Content for any particular purpose.
The Club does not warrant or guarantee that access to the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from errors, defects, viruses, or other harmful components. Users acknowledge and agree that their use of the Website and reliance on any Content is at their sole risk, and the Club shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from such use.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Club, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website, or any reliance on the information or services provided therein.
This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability.
You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Website is at your sole risk.
10..PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
Use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigerian. All claims, legal proceedings or litigation arising in connection with the Services will be brought solely in the Federal or State courts located in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and you consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and waive any objection as to inconvenient forum. These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and us, superseding any and all prior electronic, oral, or written communications, agreements, and proposals relating to the Services.
12..AMENDMENTS
The Club may modify these Terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted on the Website with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13..CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or clarifications regarding these Terms, please contact:
dpo@ikoyiclub1938.org
By accessing these services, you acknowledge your commitment to these Terms and the Club’s governing principles. These protocols are established to safeguard our collective privacy and institutional integrity; should these conditions not align with your preferences, we trust you will defer use of our digital services until such a time as they do.
Date of Last Update: February, 2026.