Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our directory service ("Directory", "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Directory.

Description of Service

Our Directory provides a platform for discovering, browsing, and submitting business listings, products, services, or other entries. We aim to maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and useful directory for our community.

User Accounts

Account Creation

• You may create an account to access additional features, submit listings, or manage your entries
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

Directory Listings

Submission Guidelines

When submitting listings to our Directory, you agree to:

• Accuracy: Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information
• Ownership: Only submit content you own or have permission to share
• Relevance: Ensure submissions are appropriate for our Directory's purpose
• Compliance: Follow all applicable laws and regulations
• No Spam: Avoid duplicate, misleading, or spam submissions

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

• Is illegal, fraudulent, or promotes illegal activities
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or abusive
• Contains adult content, violence, or hate speech
• Violates privacy rights or discloses confidential information
• Is misleading, deceptive, or constitutes unfair competition

Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any listing at our discretion
• Listings may be rejected if they violate these Terms or our content guidelines
• We do not guarantee acceptance of any submission
• Moderation decisions are final and at our sole discretion

Intellectual Property Rights

User Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit to our Directory
• By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within our Directory
• This license continues until you remove your content from the Directory

Directory Content

• Our Directory's design, features, functionality, and branding are protected by intellectual property laws
• You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission
• Trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed are the property of their respective owners

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Directory for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Directory's operation or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Engage in any activity that damages our reputation or business

Third-Party Content and Links

• Our Directory may contain links to third-party websites or services
• We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
• Third-party listings are submitted by users and do not constitute endorsements
• Your interactions with third parties through our Directory are solely between you and them

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR DIRECTORY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of directory content
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components

You use the Directory at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Business interruption
• Loss of goodwill
• Reliance on directory listings or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Directory (if any) in the past 12 months.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless our Directory, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Directory
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you submit to the Directory

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Directory at any time
• Change these Terms with notice via email or posting on the Directory
• Update features, pricing, or availability without liability
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Directory immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the Directory ceases
• We may delete your account and associated content
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification survive

Geographic Restrictions

Our Directory may not be available or appropriate in all jurisdictions. Users accessing from specific locations are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Directory shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Directory.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of such right.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, thank you for using our Directory responsibly.