Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GippsBiz (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

GippsBiz is an online business directory platform that allows users to:

• Search for local businesses in the Gippsland region
• View business information, contact details, and locations
• Create and manage business listings (registered users)
• Contact businesses through our platform
• Claim ownership of existing business listings

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To create and manage business listings, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

4. Business Listings

4.1 Listing Content

When creating or managing business listings, you agree that:

• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• You have the right to represent the business
• Content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You will not post spam, misleading, or inappropriate content

4.2 Business Verification

We may require verification of business ownership through documentation or other means. Failure to provide adequate verification may result in listing removal.

4.3 Listing Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any listing content that violates these terms or our community standards.

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate another person or business
• Spam or harass other users
• Upload malicious software or harmful content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Collect user information without consent
• Use automated systems to access the Service

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GippsBiz and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it through our Service. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We provide the Service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

8.2 Business Information

We are not responsible for the accuracy of business information provided by users. Users should verify information independently before making business decisions.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GippsBiz from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website contact form or email.