Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Business Connector's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.

1.1 Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements
• Represent a legitimate business entity
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

1.2 Business Verification

We may require verification of your business credentials, including but not limited to business registration documents, tax identification numbers, and authorized representative documentation.

2. Description of Services

Business Connector provides a B2B platform that facilitates business connections, partnerships, and collaborations. Our services include:

• Business profile creation and management
• Automated business matching and recommendations
• Communication and collaboration tools
• Analytics and business intelligence features
• Integration with third-party business applications
• Customer support and platform maintenance

2.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our services. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access our services, you must create an account by providing:

• Valid business email address
• Company name and business information
• Contact details of authorized representative
• Secure password meeting our security requirements

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access
• Using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication

3.3 Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Provide false or misleading information
• Harass or abuse other users
• Attempt to compromise platform security

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, or abusive content
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
• Upload malicious software or harmful code
• Engage in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities

4.2 Content Standards

All content you submit must:

• Be accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Be professional and business-appropriate
• Not contain confidential information of third parties

4.3 Business Interactions

When engaging with other businesses on our platform:

• Conduct yourself professionally and ethically
• Honor any agreements or commitments made
• Respect confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Report any suspicious or fraudulent behavior
• Resolve disputes through appropriate channels

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Platform Ownership

Business Connector and its entire contents, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our platform. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of providing our services.

5.3 Respect for Third-Party Rights

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others and may not use our platform to infringe on such rights.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

6.1 Data Processing

By using our services, you consent to our processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

• Collection of business and contact information
• Processing for matchmaking and recommendations
• Analytics and platform improvement
• Communication and support purposes

7. Payment Terms and Billing

7.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. All fees are clearly displayed before purchase and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

7.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by secure third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your selected payment method.

7.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can manage your subscription settings in your account dashboard.

7.4 Late Payments and Suspension

If payment fails, we may suspend your access to premium features until payment is resolved. Continued non-payment may result in account termination.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security of data transmission

8.2 Third-Party Interactions

We are not responsible for:

• Business relationships formed through our platform
• Quality, safety, or legality of businesses listed
• Disputes between users
• Financial losses from business interactions
• Actions or omissions of third-party service providers

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Business Connector, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of any rights of another party
• Your business interactions with other users

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account deletion feature in your dashboard.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you:

• Breach these Terms of Service
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Fail to pay applicable fees
• Request account deletion

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the platform will be immediately revoked
• Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
• Outstanding obligations will remain in effect
• You must cease all use of our services

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Before filing any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes through:

1. Direct negotiation with our support team
2. Mediation through a mutually agreed mediator
3. Arbitration under Indian Arbitration laws

11.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our platform
• Updated "Last Modified" date

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Business Connector.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.