Terms of Use

Last Updated: August 2026

By accessing or using our Website (henryb.com) and its associated publishing ecosystem—including HB Report, The Lawyer Daily, Oil, Gas & Energy Journal, and Nigerians in Diaspora—you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using our platforms.

1. General Use & Age Restrictions

Our Website is designed for professionals, corporate executives, and the global diaspora. You must be at least 18 years old to interact with our platforms, subscribe to our newsletters, or submit any inquiries. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18.

2. No Legal Advice

While Henry Balogun is a distinguished and practicing legal professional, the insights, essays, commentary, and materials published across this Website are provided for general informational and strategic purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes formal legal, financial, or corporate advice. Accessing this Website or consuming its content does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Always seek the advice of a formally retained, qualified legal professional regarding your specific circumstances.

3. Intellectual Property & Content Usage

The design, layout, and all content published on this Website are protected by global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including copyright and trademark laws.

• Permitted Use: We encourage the sharing of our insights. If you wish to quote, reproduce, or publish extracts of our material on your own platform, you must explicitly credit "HenryB" (or the specific publication name, e.g., HB Report) and provide a direct backlink to the original article.
• Prohibited Use: You may not manipulate, edit, or misrepresent our content. You are strictly prohibited from using our materials for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

4. Ecosystem Links & Third-Party Platforms

Our Website frequently links out to our dedicated ecosystem platforms and occasionally to third-party resources. While we govern our own ecosystem, we do not control external third-party websites. We accept no responsibility for the content, security, or privacy policies of external sites you may visit via links from our Website.

5. System Integrity & Security

We maintain strict security standards to protect our platforms and your data. You agree not to interfere with the normal operation of our Website, attempt unauthorized access, or introduce viruses, trojans, or other technologically harmful materials. We are not liable for any loss or damage to your IT infrastructure resulting from your use of our Website or the downloading of any of our materials.

6. Limitation of Liability

The materials on this Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that our content will always be complete, uninterrupted, or entirely error-free.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HenryB and its associated entities exclude all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website. If we are found liable for any loss arising from your use of this Website, our total liability shall not exceed one thousand Naira (₦1,000) or one pound sterling (£1).

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms, and any disputes arising from your use of this Website, shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The courts of Nigeria will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claims, though we retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or business operation.

8. Revisions & Updates

We may revise these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any updates confirms your acceptance of the new Terms.