Here’s the revised “Terms of Use” document with the additional clauses you’ve requested:
Terms of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to Carpentry Network, a B2B marketplace for wood products, including logs, lumbers, veneers, and carpentry machinery. By accessing or using our website (carpentry.network), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
2. Eligibility
- General Eligibility: To use Carpentry Network, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming legally binding contracts. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
- Business Registration: Carpentry Network is a platform for B2B transactions. Therefore, users must be registered companies. During the registration process, companies must provide their business registration number, tax identification number, VAT number, and, if applicable, images of quality certification documents. These details are required to comply with the platform’s policies.
3. Account Registration
- Account Creation: To access certain features of Carpentry Network, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
- Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
4. Use of the Website
- Permitted Use: You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the site.
- Prohibited Use: You agree not to:
- Use the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Post or transmit any infringing, threatening, misleading, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the website for any purpose.
- Use the website in any manner that could interfere with the rights of third parties.
5. Listings and Transactions
- Listings: Users may post listings for products or services on Carpentry Network. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about the products or services you list.
- Transactions: All transactions made through Carpentry Network are solely between the buyer and the seller. Carpentry Network is not a party to any transaction and disclaims any liability arising from such transactions.
- Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding your listings and transactions.
6. Packages and Premium Features
- Packages: Carpentry Network offers various packages that provide users with additional features and benefits. Users may purchase these packages to access more listings, send additional requests, monitor sellers or buyers, and gain access to detailed analytics and market information.
- Upgrade Options: Users can upgrade their packages at any time to gain access to additional features. The cost and benefits of each package will be clearly outlined on the website.
7. Featured Listings and Verified Badges
- Featured Listings: Companies can apply for featured listings to increase their visibility on the platform. To qualify, companies must submit their official business documents for verification.
- Verified Badges: To obtain a verified badge, companies must provide official documentation, such as business registration certificates, tax identification numbers, and quality certifications. Carpentry Network reserves the right to verify the authenticity of these documents before granting the badge.
8. Reviews and Ratings
- Posting Reviews: Users may post reviews and ratings of suppliers and products. Reviews must be honest and based on your actual experience.
- Review Process: Carpentry Network reserves the right to review and moderate all reviews and ratings. If a review contains negative comments, Carpentry Network may contact the user to gather more information about the issue. We may also contact the supplier to understand the context and reality behind the negative comments.
- Response Time: Suppliers will be given a period of 72 hours to respond to inquiries regarding negative reviews. If no response is received within this timeframe, the review will be confirmed and published as is.
- Supplier Response: Suppliers have the right to respond to reviews. These responses will be published alongside the review for transparency.
- Review Content: Carpentry Network reserves the right to remove any reviews or comments that violate these Terms of Use or are deemed inappropriate or offensive.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- No Warranty: Carpentry Network is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the operation of the site, the accuracy of the information, or the products/services listed.
- Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Carpentry Network, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site, including but not limited to any transaction or interaction with other users.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Carpentry Network, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any third party rights.
10. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content on Carpentry Network, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Carpentry Network or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use Carpentry Network for the purpose of browsing and conducting business. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on any content without express written permission.
11. Termination
- Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on the website.
- Termination by Us: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to Carpentry Network at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users of the site, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Carpentry Network operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes.
13. Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms of Use on the website. You are advised to review these Terms of Use periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at carpentrynet@gmail.com