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The Facility Use Agreement is a vital legal instrument in Nigerian business operations, designed to formalize arrangements between facility owners/operators and users. This document becomes necessary whenever an entity or individual requires temporary or recurring access to use a facility, whether for commercial, educational, recreational, or other purposes. The agreement comprehensively addresses operational aspects such as access rights, payment terms, maintenance responsibilities, and liability allocation, while ensuring compliance with Nigerian federal and state regulations. It serves multiple purposes including risk management, clear delineation of responsibilities, and protection of both parties' interests. The document's structure accommodates various facility types, from office spaces to event venues, making it adaptable to different business contexts while maintaining its core legal framework under Nigerian jurisdiction.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the facility owner/operator and the user/licensee

2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the agreement, including brief description of the facility

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Use: Specifies the nature and scope of the permitted use of the facility

5. Term and Operating Hours: Details the duration of the agreement and specified hours of access

6. Fees and Payment Terms: Outlines the facility use fees, payment schedule, and late payment consequences

7. Security Deposit: Specifies deposit amount, terms of hold and return conditions

8. User Obligations: Lists responsibilities and obligations of the user during facility use

9. Owner Obligations: Details the facility owner's responsibilities and services provided

10. Maintenance and Repairs: Specifies responsibilities for facility maintenance and repair procedures

11. Insurance and Liability: Outlines insurance requirements and allocation of risks

12. Termination: Details circumstances and procedures for agreement termination

13. Force Majeure: Addresses unforeseeable circumstances preventing fulfillment of obligations

14. Dispute Resolution: Specifies procedures for resolving disputes

15. Governing Law: Specifies Nigerian law as governing law and relevant jurisdiction

16. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses such as notices, amendments, and assignment