Terms and Conditions

Hexagon Engineering Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of Hexagon Engineering Ltd.'s website, digital portals, industrial services, technical publications, and training academy programs. By accessing our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Acceptance & Scope of Agreement

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether individually or as an authorized representative of a corporate entity) and Hexagon Engineering Ltd. (“Hexagon”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

These Terms govern your access to and use of our digital platforms, including hexagoneng.com, technical publications, engineering consultancy requests, training academy enrollment portals, and customer communications. By browsing, accessing, or utilizing any portion of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Notice of Authority: If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a corporation, partnership, or government agency, you represent and warrant that you possess the full legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms. If you do not have such authority or do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our site and digital services.

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Intellectual Property Rights

All content, software, code, technical documentation, architectural diagrams, engineering schematics, course syllabi, trademarks, logos, brand assets, and multimedia materials published on or accessible through our digital channels are the exclusive property of Hexagon Engineering Ltd. or its licensors, protected by Nigerian intellectual property statutes and international conventions.

Engineering Proprietary Assets

Process control architectures, functional design specifications (FDS), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and custom control logic developed by Hexagon remain confidential industrial property.

Academy & Training Materials

Lab exercises, simulation frameworks, workshop manuals, and certification assessment rubrics are licensed strictly for enrolled trainee educational use and may not be redistributed.

Brand & Trademarks

The Hexagon logo, name, trade dress, and associated insignia may not be utilized in connection with any third-party product or service without prior written consent from Hexagon management.

OEM Trademarks

Third-party trademarks, including Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider Electric, remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

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Permitted Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful industrial, commercial, and professional educational purposes. In using our services, you expressly agree NOT to:

  • Engage in any systematic data extraction, web crawling, scraping, or automated telemetry harvesting without express written authorization from Hexagon.
  • Attempt to probe, scan, test the vulnerability of, or breach security or authentication mechanisms of our website, databases, or training portals.
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute software viruses, worms, malware, or destructive code designed to disrupt, degrade, or damage industrial engineering systems.
  • Misrepresent your identity, impersonate any individual or corporate entity, or provide fraudulent project or corporate credentials.
  • Use our platforms to transmit unsolicited commercial communications, promotional spam, or unauthorized marketing materials.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation, network infrastructure, or server systems providing access to Hexagon services.
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Engineering Proposals, Quotations & Engagements

Information presented on our website regarding industrial automation, engineering procurement construction (EPC), instrumentation, electrical systems, and well services is intended for informational and illustrative purposes:

1. Invitation to Treat: Website descriptions, capabilities, and project case studies do not constitute binding engineering offers or turnkey commitments. Formal engineering contracts require signed bilateral agreements, specific Scopes of Work (SOW), and approved Purchase Orders.
2. Quotation Validity: Formal technical quotations and commercial proposals issued by Hexagon Engineering are subject to specified validity windows (typically 30 to 60 days) and are contingent on equipment availability, foreign exchange parity, and manufacturer lead times.
3. Site Conditions & Client Data: All engineering solutions, sizing recommendations, and automation architectures depend strictly upon accurate facility data, operating parameters, and hazardous area classifications provided by the client.
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Training Academy & Professional Certifications

Enrollment and participation in Hexagon Training Academy programs (PLC, SCADA, DCS, SIS, Subsea & Wellhead controls) are subject to the following terms:

  • Registration & Payment: Course placements are confirmed only upon receipt of cleared tuition fees or a verified corporate sponsorship letter/Purchase Order prior to session commencement.
  • Attendance & Academic Rigor: Trainees must achieve at least 80% practical attendance and satisfactory completion of practical capstone projects to be eligible for certification.
  • Certification Issuance: Hexagon certificates verify successful completion of specific technical competencies and are verifiable via our central registry. Misuse or forgery of Hexagon credentials is a statutory offense.
  • Rescheduling & Cancellation: Hexagon reserves the right to reschedule course sessions due to faculty availability, equipment calibration, or safety requirements. Notice will be provided promptly to affected trainees.
  • Safety & Lab Conduct: Trainees in our industrial automation and electrical labs must adhere strictly to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and workshop safety guidelines.
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Warranties & Technical Disclaimers

Our digital platforms and online informational resources are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory:

  • Informational Purpose: Technical articles, hardware specs, and whitepapers on this website do not constitute certified engineering advice, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), or safety case certifications. Project engineering requires formal site assessment by our qualified engineers.
  • System Uptime: While we endeavor to maintain uninterrupted availability of our digital resources, Hexagon does not warrant that the website will operate without temporary interruptions, bugs, or transmission errors.
  • Warranty on Physical Equipment & Turnkey EPC: Warranties for industrial hardware, automation systems, electrical panels, and wellhead tools are exclusively governed by specific warranty provisions in written commercial contracts executed between Hexagon and the client.
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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Nigerian law, Hexagon Engineering Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and technical partners shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages;
  • Loss of industrial production, plant downtime, business interruption, loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or commercial opportunities;
  • Loss or corruption of data, telemetry streams, or electronic records resulting from website use or technical interruptions;
  • Damages resulting from reliance on general web content in lieu of commissioned engineering evaluations.

Where liability cannot be excluded under statutory Nigerian consumer protection or commercial law, Hexagon's aggregate liability shall be strictly limited to the amount paid by you to Hexagon for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the six (6) months preceding the event.

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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hexagon Engineering Ltd., its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, engineers, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, or legal costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Violation of Terms: Any material breach by you or your agents of these Terms and Conditions.

• Misuse of Intellectual Property: Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial exploitation of Hexagon's engineering blueprints, code, or training material.

• Third-Party Infringements: Any claim that content, specifications, or data provided by you infringes the rights of any third party.

• Regulatory Non-Compliance: Failure to comply with mandatory Nigerian engineering, industrial safety, or data protection statutory regulations.

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Third-Party Links & OEM Partnerships

Our website may contain hyperlinks to third-party web domains, including industrial automation manufacturers (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric), industry associations (CSIA, OGTAN, NGA), and statutory regulatory authorities (NUPRC, NMDPRA, NDPC).

No Endorsement of External Content

Hyperlinks are provided solely for convenience and reference. Hexagon does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

Third-Party Vendor Terms

Interactions with third-party vendors or OEM portals are governed strictly by the respective terms and privacy policies of those external entities.

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Suspension & Termination of Access

Hexagon reserves the unilateral right, without prior notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to our website, online training portals, or electronic inquiry systems if:

Breach of Terms: You violate any provision of these Terms, safety protocols, or intellectual property protections.
Security Compromise: Your account or system activities pose an operational, cybersecurity, or reputational threat to Hexagon or other users.
Statutory Requirement: We are mandated to suspend access by court order, law enforcement, or Nigerian regulatory directives.
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Force Majeure

Hexagon Engineering Ltd. shall not be held liable or deemed in default for any failure or delay in the performance of its digital services or contractual obligations resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control.

Such events include, but are not limited to: acts of God, natural catastrophes, war, armed conflict, civil commotion, national strikes or industrial trade disputes, utility failure, telecommunication grid collapses, global semiconductor shortages, maritime transport embargoes, epidemics, or changes in Nigerian statutory law.

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Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in strict accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

• Amicable Negotiations: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the parties shall first endeavor in good faith to resolve the matter through senior executive consultations within thirty (30) days.

• Arbitration: Any dispute not resolved amicably shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The venue of arbitration shall be Lagos or Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and proceedings conducted in the English language.

• Judicial Jurisdiction: Subject to the arbitration clause, the High Courts of Lagos State or the Federal High Court of Nigeria shall have exclusive jurisdiction over legal proceedings.

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Legal Inquiries & Corporate Notices

If you have questions, notices, or require formal clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions or commercial contract frameworks, please contact our Legal & Corporate Affairs Department:

Hexagon Legal & Corporate Affairs

Legal Inquiries: legal@hexagon-automation.com

General Corporate: info@hexagon-automation.com

Phone (Lagos): +234 (0) 704-100-4852

Phone (Port Harcourt): +234 (0) 905-685-0877

Lagos Head Office: 3B Alade Close, Off Alade Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Commercial & Engineering Operations

EPC Contracting: projects@hexagon-automation.com

Training Academy: training@hexagon-automation.com

Port Harcourt Operational Base: Block B, 33, Federal Housing Estate, Peter Odili Rd, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Official Portal: https://hexagoneng.com

Amendments to Terms: Hexagon reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect legislative developments or changes in our industrial operations. Material revisions will be reflected with an updated revision date on this page.