TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Welcome to [DC Directory Name] ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, directory services, and related platforms (collectively, the "Service") operated by [Company Legal Name], a business entity organized under the laws of the District of Columbia.
By accessing or using our Service, you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.
1. АССЕРTANCE OF TERMS
By creating an account, accessing, browsing, or otherwise using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Company.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Our Service provides a comprehensive directory of businesses, services, and organizations located in the District of Columbia and surrounding metropolitan area. The Service includes but is not limited to:
Business listings and contact information
Service provider directories
User-generated reviews and ratings
Search and filtering functionality
Business profile management tools
3. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
3.2 Account Registration
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your information as necessary
Keep your login credentials confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
4. АССЕРTABLE USE POLICY
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use our Service for legitimate business and personal purposes in accordance with these Terms and applicable law.
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
Violate any federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations
Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Engage in harassment, abuse, or hate speech
Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission
Impersonate any person or entity
Submit duplicate or repetitive listings
Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service
5. BUSINESS LISTINGS AND CONTENT
5.1 Listing Accuracy
Business owners and authorized representatives may submit listings. You warrant that all information provided is accurate, current, and complete. We reserve the right to verify listing information and remove inaccurate or inappropriate content.
5.2 User-Generated Content
Users may submit reviews, ratings, comments, and other content. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our Service.
5.3 Content Standards
All user-generated content must:
Be truthful and based on genuine experience
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Not contain defamatory, discriminatory, or offensive material
Not violate the privacy or intellectual property rights of others
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
6.1 Our Property
The Service and all content, features, and functionality are owned by the Company and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 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.
6.3 DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. To report copyright infringement, contact us at [DMCA Email].
7. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable District of Columbia and federal privacy laws.
8. PAYMENT TERMS (If Applicable)
8.1 Fees
Certain premium features may require payment. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified or required by law.
8.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed by third-party providers. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your chosen payment method.
8.3 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of paid services.
9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS
9.1 Service Availability
We provide the Service "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
9.2 Information Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of information on our Service. Users should independently verify all information before relying upon it.
9.3 Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for content submitted by users or information provided by third parties. Listings and reviews reflect the opinions of their authors and not necessarily those of the Company.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia without regard to conflict of law principles.
12.2 Jurisdiction
Any legal action relating to these Terms must be brought in the courts of the District of Columbia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
12.3 Arbitration
For disputes involving claims under $10,000, either party may elect binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
13. TERMINATION
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features if available.
13.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.
14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such provision or any other provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights at any time without notice.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
[Company Legal Name]
Address: [Business Address]
Washington, DC [ZIP Code]
Email: [Legal Contact Email]
Phone: [Contact Number]
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.