Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Staffordshire Business Hub website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Services

Staffordshire Business Hub provides an online directory of businesses in the Staffordshire region. Our services include:

• Business listings (both free and paid)
• Business verification services
• Advertising opportunities
• Directory search functionality

3. User Accounts and Listings

3.1 Business Listings

When you submit a business listing, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your listing information.

3.2 Review Process

All business listings are subject to review and approval by Staffordshire Business Hub. We reserve the right to refuse or remove any listing that does not comply with these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

3.3 Listing Content

You may not submit content to your listing that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Infringes or violates any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity
• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful components
• Is offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or inappropriate
• Promotes illegal activities or services
• Constitutes spam, pyramid schemes, or chain letters

4. Fees and Payment

4.1 Free and Paid Services

Staffordshire Business Hub offers both free and paid services. Details of current pricing for premium listings and advertising services are available on our Advertise page.

4.2 Payment Terms

Payment for paid services must be made in advance. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect.

4.3 Refunds

Refunds are provided at our discretion and may be considered in cases of:

• Technical issues preventing the proper display of your listing or advertisement
• Service interruptions lasting more than 72 consecutive hours

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after the start of the service period.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Staffordshire Business Hub website, logo, design, text, graphics, and other content created by us are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any of our content without our express written permission.

5.2 Your Content

By submitting content to Staffordshire Business Hub, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display that content in connection with our services. You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE STAFFORDSHIRE BUSINESS HUB WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL STAFFORDSHIRE BUSINESS HUB, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use our services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on our services
• Any content obtained from our services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

6.3 Business Information

While we strive to ensure the accuracy of information provided by businesses, we are not responsible for any inaccuracies in business listings. Users should verify important information directly with the business before making decisions based on directory information.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Staffordshire Business Hub and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms by you or arising from your content.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your consent to the changes.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Staffordshire Business Hub shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in England.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@staffsbusinesshub.co.uk