MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
Between
SOM GLOBAL Debt Recovery Initiative (“SOMGDRI”)
and
African Buyers App (“AB App”)
1. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a collaborative framework between SOM GLOBAL and AB App for the implementation of the *SOM GLOBAL Debt Recovery Program* (“Program”), aimed at facilitating structured, technology-enabled debt recovery for individuals and entities within Nigeria.
The Program is designed to leverage AB App’s trading platform for systematic capital deployment and structured debt recovery over a two-month cycle.
2. Scope of Collaboration
2.1 Responsibilities of SOM GLOBAL
* Identify clients seeking debt recovery and onboard them into the Program.
* Ensure that clients deposit the required 25% capital of their total debt value.
* Monitor client progress and maintain accurate recovery schedules.
* Provide reporting on recovery performance to AB App.
2.2 Responsibilities of AB App
* Provide a secure trading platform for deployment of the client’s 25% capital.
* Ensure trading operations are conducted according to the agreed fixed-cycle strategy.
* Enable clients to access structured tranche withdrawals after the fixed trade cycle.
* Maintain operational transparency and provide timely statements of fund activity.
3. Program Mechanics
1. *Capital Participation:* Clients deposit 25% of their total debt value into AB App.
2. *Fixed Trading Cycle:* Capital is deployed in a structured 30-day trading cycle (Month 1).
3. *Structured Tranche Release:* Following the fixed cycle, clients access 25% weekly over the next 4 weeks (Month 2).
4. *Early Termination:* Clients may withdraw capital at any time, terminating the Program for that cycle.
4. Financial Terms
* All client deposits and disbursements will be executed through AB App’s secure platform.
* Revenue, fees, or profit-sharing between SOM and AB App will be mutually agreed upon in a separate *Financial Annex* to this MOU.
* Neither party shall be liable for trading losses incurred due to market risks, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
5. Confidentiality
* Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding client information, financial data, and operational strategies.
* Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law.
6. Term and Termination
* This MOU shall remain in effect for 12 months from the Effective Date, renewable upon mutual written agreement.
* Either party may terminate this MOU with 30 days’ written notice, provided that all ongoing client obligations are fulfilled.
7. Dispute Resolution
* Parties agree to first attempt resolution through amicable negotiations.
* If unresolved, disputes shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Nigeria,* and the decision shall be binding.
8. Governing Law
This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
9. Miscellaneous
* This MOU is a statement of intent and does not constitute a legally binding contract except for Sections 5 (Confidentiality), 6 (Termination), 7 (Dispute Resolution), and 8 (Governing Law).
* Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.