Terms and Conditions
Sunderland Business Directory Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: [24th February, 2025]
Welcome to Sunderland Business Directory. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website, Sunderland Businesses. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.
Introduction
Purpose
Sunderland Business Directory provides a platform for users to search for and find information on local businesses. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our Website and the services offered therein.
Scope
This document applies to all visitors, users, and contributors of our Website. By accessing or using any part of the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
Acceptance of Terms
Binding Agreement
By accessing the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.
Modifications
We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
User Obligations
Account Registration
Certain features of the Website may require registration. If you register an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary.
Prohibited Activities
Users agree not to:
– Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
– Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or violates any third-party rights.
– Engage in activities that could damage, disable, or impair the Website.
Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the Website. Any breach of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Website.
Business Listings and Content
Submission of Listings
Businesses may submit their information to be included in the Directory. By submitting a listing, you warrant that all information is accurate and that you have the authority to provide such details.
Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, Sunderland Business Directory does not guarantee that the information contained in the business listings is complete, accurate, or current. Users are encouraged to verify information independently.
User-Generated Content
Users may provide comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”). You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your User Content on the Website.
Intellectual Property of Listings
Businesses retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in their submitted content. However, by submitting information, you grant Sunderland Business Directory permission to use and display your content on the Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Sunderland Business Directory or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Restrictions
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the content is prohibited.
Privacy Policy
Collection of Information
Our collection and use of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
Consent
By using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.
Limitation of Liability
Sunderland Business Directory shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid, if any, for accessing the Website.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sunderland Business Directory, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
Termination by Us
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users.
Termination by You
You may discontinue your use of the Website at any time. However, any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Insert Jurisdiction].
General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sunderland Business Directory regarding your use of the Website.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Sunderland Business Directory
Email: info@sunderlandbusinesses.co.uk
Address: Digital Incubator
St. Peter’s, Sunderland,
SR6 0DD.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.