Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using JoomLocal (joomlocal.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

JoomLocal provides an online directory of local businesses. Our service includes business listings with contact information, hours of operation, customer reviews, photographs, and other related content. The information displayed on our Site is compiled from various sources and is provided for informational purposes only.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Certain features of our Site may require registration or submission of personal information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Business Listing Claims

Business owners or authorized representatives may claim their listings on JoomLocal. By submitting a claim, you represent and warrant that you are the owner or an authorized representative of the business. We reserve the right to verify claims and may request additional documentation. We may reject or revoke claims at our discretion.

5. User Content

Users may submit content including reviews, ratings, photos, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant JoomLocal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

You agree that your User Content will not:

• Contain false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Violate any third party's rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Include spam, advertising, or promotional content unrelated to the business
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Site. Business hours, contact details, pricing, and other information may change without notice. We recommend contacting businesses directly to confirm details before visiting.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on JoomLocal, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation of content, is the property of JoomLocal or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
• Use the Site to transmit malware or other harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Use automated tools to access the Site except as permitted by our robots.txt

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including business websites, social media profiles, and map services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR VIRUS-FREE.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL JoomLocal, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JoomLocal and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Site, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@joomlocal.com
• Website: https://joomlocal.com