Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to SoloMarket! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using SoloMarket, 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 service.

2. Description of Service

SoloMarket is an online marketplace platform that connects solopreneurs with potential customers. Our service includes:

• Business listing creation and management
• Marketplace browsing and discovery
• Messaging and communication tools
• Community features like voting and endorsements
• Analytics and business insights

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You may not share your account credentials with others

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You must keep your contact information current
• You may delete your account at any time

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use SoloMarket to:

• Create and manage legitimate business listings
• Discover and connect with solopreneurs
• Communicate with other users through our platform
• Participate in community features responsibly

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use SoloMarket to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious software or harmful content
• Attempt to access unauthorized areas of our service
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you post on SoloMarket. By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our service.

5.2 Content Standards

All content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Comply with applicable laws
• Respect others' intellectual property rights
• Be appropriate for a professional business context

5.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines. We may also remove content if required by law or to protect our users.

6. Payments and Fees

6.1 Current Pricing

SoloMarket is currently free to use. We may introduce premium features or subscription plans in the future. We will provide advance notice of any changes to our pricing structure.

6.2 Future Payments

When we introduce paid features:

• All fees will be clearly disclosed before purchase
• Payments will be processed by secure third-party providers
• Refund policies will be clearly stated
• You will have control over your subscription preferences

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

SoloMarket and all related trademarks, logos, and intellectual property are owned by us. You may not use our intellectual property without written permission.

7.2 Respecting Others' Rights

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please contact us at legal@solomarket.com.

8. Privacy

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

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

9.2 User Interactions

We are not responsible for interactions between users. We encourage users to exercise caution and good judgment when engaging with others on our platform.

9.3 Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these external services.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SoloMarket and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from these Terms or your use of our service will not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SoloMarket and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of others.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm our service or other users.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our service will cease immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Contact Us First

If you have a dispute, please contact us first at support@solomarket.com. We will work with you to resolve the issue.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of [State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications
• Displaying a banner notification on our platform

Your continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.