Legal
Terms of use
Purpose, intellectual property, QR Code life cycle, governing law.
The texts in this section are a faithful transposition of the Terms of Use provided by PIPRA Cameroun S.A. They do not constitute legal advice. A review by an OHADA lawyer is required before final publication.
1Preamble
- These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the CAMTRADE PASS™ platform, the property of PIPRA Cameroun S.A.®
- By accessing the platform or using its services, the user — hereinafter "the Client" — accepts these Terms without reservation.
2Definitions
- CAMTRADE PASS™: the digital platform enabling QR Code generation, product traceability and real-time communication management.
- QR Code: a unique code generated to ensure the traceability, authenticity and compliance of products.
- Account Manager: a dedicated account manager providing the Client with personalised follow-up.
- Mandatory services: services the Client must subscribe to in order to access the platform — QR Codes, annual subscription, account management.
- Optional services: additional services that may be added according to the Client’s needs.
3Platform access and use
3.1 Registration and access
- Access to the platform is reserved for users holding a valid contract with CAMTRADE PASS™.
- All information provided by CAMTRADE PASS™ is personal and confidential. Any unauthorised use must be reported to CAMTRADE PASS™ immediately.
3.2 Authorised use
- The Client undertakes to use the platform solely for managing and tracing its own products.
- Any attempt to intrude into, modify or alter the system is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal proceedings.
4Services provided through the platform
4.1 QR Code generation
- QR Codes are generated for each product or batch in accordance with the information provided by the Client.
- They remain active until the end of the product’s life cycle or its withdrawal from the market.
4.2 Product management and traceability
- The platform allows the Client to track all data relating to its products: origin, compliance, location, and so on.
4.3 Intelligent, targeted communication
- The Client may access communication tools to interact directly with consumers through the QR Codes.
4.4 Support and assistance
- An Account Manager is assigned to each Client, providing technical and administrative support.
5Client undertakings
5.1 Provision of information
- The Client warrants the accuracy of the information provided for QR Code generation.
- Any erroneous or fraudulent data is the sole responsibility of the Client.
5.2 Responsible use
- The Client undertakes not to use the platform for unlawful or harmful purposes, or in breach of applicable law.
5.3 Confidentiality of credentials
- In the exceptional case where the Client is granted temporary credentials, the Client is responsible for their security and must inform CAMTRADE PASS™ immediately in the event of loss or suspected fraudulent use.
6Pricing and invoicing
- 6.1 The fees applicable to the services are set out in the main contract signed between the Client and CAMTRADE PASS™.
- 6.2 Payments must be made in accordance with the terms defined in the contract. In the event of non-payment, CAMTRADE PASS™ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the platform.
7Limitations of liability
7.1 Data provided by the Client
- CAMTRADE PASS™ cannot be held liable for errors or omissions in the data provided by the Client.
7.2 Platform unavailability
- CAMTRADE PASS™ endeavours to provide continuous access to the platform but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability in the event of maintenance, updates or force majeure.
7.3 Indirect losses
- CAMTRADE PASS™ is not liable for indirect losses, such as loss of revenue or market share, arising from use of the platform.
8Data protection
8.1 Data confidentiality
- CAMTRADE PASS™ undertakes to protect the confidentiality of the Client’s personal and commercial data, in accordance with applicable law.
8.2 Use of data
- Data collected through the platform is used solely to provide the contractual services.
- CAMTRADE PASS™ does not share this data with third parties without the Client’s consent.
9Intellectual property
- 9.1 The CAMTRADE PASS platform, its content, software and features are protected by intellectual property rights belonging to PIPRA Cameroun S.A.®
- 9.2 Any unauthorised reproduction, modification or exploitation is strictly prohibited.
10Term and termination
10.1 Term
- These Terms apply for the entire duration of the main contract signed between the Client and CAMTRADE PASS™.
10.2 Termination
- In the event of a breach of these Terms, CAMTRADE PASS™ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the platform immediately, without prejudice to other legal remedies.
11Governing law and competent jurisdiction
- 11.1 These Terms are governed by Cameroonian law and by the provisions of OHADA.
- 11.2 In the event of a dispute, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the courts of the Centre region, Cameroon.
12Acceptance of the Terms
- By accessing the CAMTRADE PASS™ platform, the Client acknowledges having read and accepted these Terms.
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