Terms of Service

1. About ListNexus

What We Do: ListNexus is a local business directory platform that helps users discover and connect with small businesses in their communities. We provide curated business listings with up-to-date contact information, hours of operation, and direct website links.

Our Mission: We focus on supporting small businesses in medium-sized cities by providing them with better online visibility and helping consumers easily find quality local services.

Service Areas: We currently serve select cities and are expanding our coverage based on demand and market research.

2. Acceptance and Eligibility

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.

Capacity: By using our Service, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and that all information you provide is accurate and current.

Business Users: If you are using our Service on behalf of a business, you represent that you have the authority to bind that business to these Terms.

3. Our Services

4. Data Sources and Accuracy

Third-Party Data: Our business listings are compiled from various sources, including Google Places API and other publicly available information. We update this data monthly to maintain accuracy.

No Guarantees: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all business information is current or complete. We recommend verifying important details directly with businesses before visiting.

Business Owner Rights: Business owners may request updates to their listing information by contacting us. We will make reasonable efforts to update information promptly.

Google Attribution: Some data is sourced from Google Places API and is subject to Google's Terms of Service and usage policies.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use our Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Scrape, copy, or extract data from our Service without permission
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Interfere with or disrupt our Service or servers
• Use automated tools to access our Service without authorization
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws

Enforcement: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users who violate these terms.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content: All content on ListNexus, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal or business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

Business Information: Listed businesses retain ownership of their business information and may request removal or modification at any time.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy: Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Business Data: We collect and display publicly available business information to provide our directory service. This information is treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

User Data: We do not require user registration for basic browsing, minimizing the personal data we collect.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

External Links: Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

Business Websites: When you click on business website links, you are leaving our platform and entering sites owned and operated by the respective businesses.

No Endorsement: Links to third-party sites do not constitute endorsement of their products, services, or practices.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

10. Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our Service shall not exceed $100.

Excluded Damages: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption or downtime
• Damage to reputation or goodwill

User Responsibility: You acknowledge that you use our Service at your own risk and that you are solely responsible for any decisions made based on information found on our platform.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ListNexus and its operators from any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any information you submit through our Service

12. Changes to Terms

Right to Modify: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Notice of Changes: For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or via email if we have your contact information.

Continued Use: Your continued use of our Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

By You: You may stop using our Service at any time.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use our Service will cease immediately, but these Terms will remain in effect as to prior use.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service will be resolved through the following process:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to try to resolve any disputes informally.
2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
3. Location: Any arbitration will take place in Carlsbad, California.

Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ListNexus regarding your use of our Service.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such provision or our right to enforce it.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.