Terms of Service
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our services
1. Introduction
Welcome to MiniCapital UG ("Company", "we", "our", "us"). By using our website, mobile applications, or any of our services, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service"). These Terms of Service affect your legal rights and obligations, so if you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our services.
MiniCapital UG is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda to provide investment advisory services. Our services are designed to help individuals with minimal capital begin their investment journey in Uganda.
2. Services Description
MiniCapital UG provides the following services:
- Investment advice tailored to individuals with minimal capital starting from 720,000 Ugandan Shillings
- Financial education through workshops, online resources, and one-on-one consultations
- Investment opportunities through our various programs including agricultural micro-investments, tech startup collectives, real estate microshares, and fintech distribution networks
- Portfolio management services
- Regular market updates and investment recommendations
Our services are intended solely for informational and educational purposes. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided.
3. User Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process
- Maintain and promptly update your registration information
- Be a resident of Uganda or have legal authorization to invest in Uganda
MiniCapital UG reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
4. Investment Risks
4.1 General Risk Disclosure
All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, or investment strategy does not guarantee future results or returns. Clients are encouraged to consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing.
4.2 Specific Risks
Investments in our programs carry specific risks including but not limited to:
- Market Risk: Values of investments may fluctuate due to economic factors
- Liquidity Risk: Some investments may not be easily sold or converted to cash
- Agricultural Risk: Weather conditions, pests, and market prices can affect agricultural investments
- Startup Risk: Early-stage companies have high failure rates
- Real Estate Risk: Property values and rental income can fluctuate
- Currency Risk: Exchange rate fluctuations can affect investment returns
4.3 No Guarantee of Returns
While we may provide information about historical returns or projections, we do not guarantee any specific return on investments. Your actual returns may vary significantly from any examples or projections provided.
5. Fees and Payments
Our fee structure varies depending on the specific services provided. All fees will be clearly disclosed before you engage our services.
- Advisory Fees: May be charged as a percentage of assets under management or as fixed fees
- Workshop and Educational Fees: Fixed fees for participation in workshops or educational programs
- Investment Program Fees: Administrative fees, management fees, or performance-based fees associated with specific investment programs
Fees are subject to change with prior notice. Payment terms will be specified in the individual service agreements.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our website, mobile applications, and other materials provided as part of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of MiniCapital UG or its content suppliers and is protected by Ugandan and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without our prior written consent.
7. User Accounts
If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
MiniCapital UG reserves the right to terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
You can access our Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, MiniCapital UG and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use our services
- Any conduct or content of any third party on our services
- Any content obtained from our services
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
- Investment losses or underperformance of recommended investments
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MiniCapital UG and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of our services.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or related to these terms or our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms of Service or our services shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of Uganda, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
12. Changes to Terms
MiniCapital UG reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use our services.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
MiniCapital UG
Plot 15, Kampala Road
Nakasero, Kampala
Uganda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 414 123 456
Last Updated: November 1, 2023