Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ALTDAP, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the platform. Your continued use constitutes acceptance.

2. About ALTDAP

ALTDAP is operated by AltDap Limited, a company incorporated in Nigeria. ALTDAP originated as an MSc Final Year Research Project at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO); FUTO has confirmed it holds no intellectual property claim over the platform, which was developed independently and without the use of FUTO's institutional resources. Core awareness and education features remain free of charge for individual users; institutions may subscribe to additional features as described on our Pricing page.

3. Eligibility

• ALTDAP is built for young people, and is open to adults too
• Independent account registration requires you to be aged 16 or older
• Users aged 12 to 15 (Junior) access the platform through a school institution managed by an authorised administrator
• Users aged 21 and over may register and have the same access as all other users
• By registering, you confirm that you are aged 16 or older and meet the eligibility requirement

4. Medical Disclaimer

All content on ALTDAP, including drug profiles, Challenge questions, self-assessment tools, AI counsellor responses, and forum posts, is for educational purposes only. This platform does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.

The self-risk assessment (CRAFFT/ASSIST tools) provides general awareness information, not a clinical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical decisions or if you are concerned about substance use.

5. User Conduct

By using ALTDAP, you agree not to:

• Post content that promotes, glorifies, or provides instructions for drug use or acquisition
• Share contact information for obtaining controlled substances
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users on the forum
• Attempt to circumvent or exploit the platform's security measures
• Use the platform for any commercial purpose without written permission
• Impersonate ALTDAP staff, researchers, or healthcare professionals

6. Forum and Community Content

ALTDAP's peer forum is a moderated community space. User-generated content is reviewed before appearing publicly. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms, our community guidelines, or applicable Nigerian law. Repeated violations may result in account suspension.

By posting on the forum, you grant ALTDAP a non-exclusive licence to display your content on the platform. You retain ownership of your original content.

7. ALTDAP AI AI Counsellor

ALTDAP AI is an AI-powered peer support guide, not a human counsellor, therapist, or medical professional. Its responses are generated by artificial intelligence and may not always be accurate. Do not rely on ALTDAP AI for emergency situations, call 112.

8. Intellectual Property

All platform content, including drug profiles, Challenge questions, assessment tools, and educational materials, originates from research conducted by Hillary Goodness Ekene and is made available through the ALTDAP platform, operated by AltDap Limited. The ALTDAP brand and platform are operated by AltDap Limited. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute this content without written permission except for personal, non-commercial educational use.

9. Limitation of Liability

AltDap Limited is not liable for any harm, loss, or damage arising from your use of or reliance on information provided on this platform. The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, without prior notice. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of Nigerian courts.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, email hello@altdap.com.