Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using MAINSTREET.CLUB ("the Platform", "our Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services.

These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including browsers, customers, and businesses.

2. Description of Services

MAINSTREET.CLUB is an online marketplace that connects local businesses with customers. Our services include:

• Business directory and listing services
• Customer discovery and search functionality
• Review and rating systems
• Communication tools between businesses and customers
• Business analytics and insights

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• Business accounts must represent legitimate businesses

Account Responsibilities

• Keep your account information current and accurate
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Do not share your account credentials with others
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

4. Business Listings

Listing Requirements

• All business information must be accurate and current
• Businesses must be legitimate, operating entities
• Contact information must be valid and monitored
• Business descriptions must be truthful and not misleading

Verification Process

• Businesses may undergo verification to enhance credibility
• Verification may require documentation or phone confirmation
• Verified status may be revoked if information becomes inaccurate

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate another person or business
• Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Attempt to manipulate reviews or ratings
• Use automated tools to access our services without permission
• Interfere with the platform's security or functionality
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content

6. Content Policy

User-Generated Content

• You retain ownership of content you post
• You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to post content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

Reviews and Ratings

• Reviews must be based on genuine experiences
• No fake or paid reviews
• Reviews should be constructive and respectful
• Businesses cannot post reviews for themselves

7. Intellectual Property

The MAINSTREET.CLUB platform, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights

• You may use our services for their intended purpose
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform or content
• You may not use our trademarks without permission

8. Payment Terms

Free Services

Basic business listings and customer accounts are provided free of charge.

Premium Services

• Premium features are available for additional fees
• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy
• Prices may change with reasonable notice

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Disclaimers

We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of user-generated content
• Warranties about third-party businesses listed on our platform

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MAINSTREET.CLUB shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from third-party content or services
• Damages exceeding the amount paid to us in the past 12 months

12. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account and stop using our services at any time.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Post inappropriate or harmful content
• Fail to pay for premium services

Effect of Termination

• Your access to the platform will be revoked
• Your content may be removed from the platform
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• We will notify users via email or platform notification
• Changes will take effect after the notice period
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where MAINSTREET.CLUB operates. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of our jurisdiction.