Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the Bentu platform and related services (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.
3. Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to keep it up to date. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. User content
You retain ownership of the content you submit to the Service, including feedback, ratings, reviews, lists, ideas, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service.
You represent that you have the right to submit any User Content you provide and that your content does not violate any third party's rights or any applicable law.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent feedback or content.
- Impersonate any person or entity.
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or businesses.
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or related systems.
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Service without our written permission.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.
- Submit content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
6. Business accounts
If you claim or register a business on the Service, you represent that you have the authority to act on behalf of that business. Business accounts are subject to additional terms related to subscription plans, payment, and use of business features. You are responsible for all activity conducted through your business account.
7. Subscriptions and payments
Certain features of the Service require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated in our refund policy. We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice.
8. Intellectual property
The Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by Bentu and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
9. Third-party services
The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services (such as mapping providers, payment processors, and review platforms). We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.
10. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. User Content, including feedback and ratings, represents the opinions of individual users and does not reflect our views.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bentu and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Service, regardless of the theory of liability. Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bentu and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, though provisions that by their nature should survive (such as limitations of liability and indemnification) will continue to apply.
14. Dispute resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, rather than in court, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property matters. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action.
15. Governing law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@bentu.co.