1. General Information
This website is operated by NEF Consulting, trading as Afroranking,
SIRET 532 322 393 00028, main establishment, APE code 7022Z – Business and Management Consulting.
Registered address: 1 Rue des Molènes, 35590 Clayes, France.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the Afroranking website and all services provided by Afroranking.
By accessing our website or entering into any service agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms in full.
2. Scope of Services
Afroranking provides consulting, training, strategic planning, digital marketing, advisory and operational support services.
Each service is governed by a separate written agreement, proposal, scope of work (SOW), or purchase order, specifying:
- the service scope,
- deliverables,
- timelines,
- pricing and payment terms,
- usage rights.
Afroranking reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of its services without notice.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Website content
All website content (texts, graphics, logos, images, videos, methods, frameworks, analysis tools, downloadable materials) is the exclusive property of Afroranking / NEF Consulting, unless otherwise stated.
Any reproduction, distribution, modification, reuse, or publication without written authorization is strictly forbidden.
3.2 Deliverables and project materials
Reports, analyses, models, frameworks, training materials, slides, and any other deliverable provided to the client remain the intellectual property of Afroranking until full payment of the service fees.
Upon full payment, the client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable internal-use license only.
External distribution, resale, reproduction, or publication is prohibited without prior written authorization.
4. Protection of Internal Methods, Models & Training Materials
The client acknowledges that all methodologies, tools, strategic frameworks, business models, training modules, matrices, templates, and analytical methods provided by Afroranking constitute protected intellectual property, even when customized.
The client agrees NOT to:
- copy, modify, reproduce, or republish any of these materials;
- incorporate them into its own services, trainings, or commercial offers;
- share them with third parties (free or paid);
- use them to build a competing service or framework.
Any breach may result in:
- immediate suspension of services,
- legal action for infringement,
- and financial damages.
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all information exchanged during the mission, including business data, client data, documents, and proprietary methods.
The client agrees to protect all Afroranking documents, training materials, and methodologies from disclosure.
The confidentiality obligation remains valid for 5 years after the end of the assignment.
6. Non-Compete Clause
During the assignment and for 12 months after completion, the client agrees not to:
- create, develop, or commercialize any service derived from Afroranking’s methods, content, or frameworks;
- replicate or imitate Afroranking’s consulting or training models;
- collaborate with third parties to reproduce Afroranking’s services or intellectual property.
Violation may result in:
- full compensation for damages based on the value of the diverted intellectual property,
- financial penalties,
- and/or a court injunction to cease the competing activity.
7. Non-Solicitation Clause
For the duration of the contract and for 24 months following its termination, the client shall not, directly or indirectly:
- hire, solicit, or attempt to recruit any Afroranking employee, consultant, trainer, expert, or subcontractor;
- enter into any direct business relationship with such individuals without Afroranking’s written consent.
Any breach results in a penalty equal to 12 months of the individual’s total compensation, in addition to any damages Afroranking may claim.
8. Payment Terms, Invoicing & Penalties
8.1 Invoicing
Unless otherwise stated in the service contract, invoices are payable within 30 days from the invoice date.
8.2 Late payment penalties
In case of late payment:
- interest penalties of 10% per year,
- plus a €40 debt recovery fee (as required under French Commercial Law).
8.3 Cancellation
No refund is issued once a consulting project, training, or program has started.
Afroranking may suspend or terminate services in case of unpaid invoices or breach of obligations.
9. Limitation of Liability
Afroranking shall not be liable for:
- indirect, incidental, consequential, or financial losses;
- loss of profit, revenue, opportunity, data, or reputation;
- decisions made by the client based on deliverables used outside the agreed scope;
- service interruptions caused by hosting providers or third-party tools.
Afroranking does not guarantee specific financial, commercial, or operational results.
Total liability is limited to the total fees paid by the client for the relevant service.
10. Data Protection (GDPR Compliance)
Afroranking collects only the information strictly necessary to deliver its services, such as:
- identification data,
- contact information,
- business information,
- project-related documents.
Data subject rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your data,
- rectify inaccurate data,
- request deletion,
- restrict processing,
- request portability.
To exercise these rights, contact: contact@afroranking.com
Data retention: up to 5 years after the last interaction.
Data is never sold to third parties.
11. Cookies & Tracking
Afroranking may use cookies and analytics technologies to:
- improve navigation and user experience;
- ensure website functionality and security;
- analyse traffic and usage.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by French law.
In case of dispute, the parties agree to attempt amicable resolution before legal proceedings.
Failing agreement, the Commercial Court of Rennes (France) shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
13. Amendments
Afroranking may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Changes take effect upon publication on this website.
Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.