Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering an account, creating content, or browsing our platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. These terms apply to all users, including visitors, account holders, and contributors.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or post content.
• By using our services, you confirm that all information provided is truthful and accurate.
• Children under 13 are strictly prohibited from using this platform in compliance with U.S. COPPA regulations.
• Businesses listed must comply with local, provincial, state, and federal laws.

3. User Accounts

• Registration: Account creation is required to post or interact. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or disrupt platform integrity.

4. User Content

You may create posts, business listings, and comments on our platform.

Ownership: You retain ownership of your content but grant Hanvando a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display it within the platform.

Prohibited Content:

• Illegal, defamatory, fraudulent, or obscene content
• Content that violates intellectual property or privacy rights
• Spam, harmful code, or misleading links

Moderation: We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines at our sole discretion.

5. Business Listings

• Accuracy: You are responsible for the truthfulness of your listings. Misrepresentation may lead to account suspension.
• Disclaimer: Hanvando does not verify or guarantee business listing accuracy. Interactions are at users’ discretion.

6. Prohibited Activities

• Harassment, abuse, or threats toward others
• Impersonation of any individual or organization
• Attempting to disrupt or hack the platform
• Use of bots, scrapers, or unauthorized automation

7. Privacy & Cookies

Your use of the platform is governed by our Privacy Policy.

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. By continuing to use the site, you consent to this use, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

• Platform Content: All designs, code, trademarks, and other platform elements are the property of Hanvando or its licensors.
• User Content: You affirm that your submissions do not infringe upon third-party rights.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform is provided “as is” and without warranties. We do not guarantee uptime, availability, or the accuracy of third-party content.

All implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability

Hanvando shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the platform, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hanvando and its team from any claims or liabilities resulting from your content, behavior, or breach of these Terms.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform following changes implies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada. U.S. users may have additional rights under local or federal laws including the CCPA.

14. Regional Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy and data laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States. We respect all additional rights afforded by your jurisdiction.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us.