Terms of Service

Welcome to UtahDirect. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using UtahDirect ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using UtahDirect, you represent and warrant that you:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Will use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws
• Will not use the Service for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose

3. Account Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Business Listings

Listing Requirements

When creating a business listing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information about your business
• Own or have authorization to list the business
• Maintain current business information (hours, contact details, etc.)
• Not misrepresent your business or its services
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Is obscene, pornographic, or otherwise inappropriate
• Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Violates any laws or regulations
• Impersonates another person or entity

Business Verification

We may verify business information to ensure accuracy. Verified businesses receive a verification badge. We reserve the right to remove verification or listings that do not meet our standards.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans (Basic, Professional, Premium) with different features and pricing. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described in your chosen plan
• Provide valid payment information
• Authorize automatic recurring charges
• Understand that fees are non-refundable except as required by law

Billing and Renewals

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period
• You will be charged using your payment method on file
• You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account
• Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete payment card information. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service
• Use automated systems (bots) without our permission
• Post spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on UtahDirect, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of UtahDirect or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at dmca@utahdirect.net with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• Your signature (physical or electronic)

8. Reviews and Ratings

Users may post reviews and ratings of businesses. By posting a review, you:

• Agree to provide honest and truthful feedback based on your experience
• Will not post defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
• Understand that reviews may be moderated or removed
• Grant us the right to publish and display your review

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of business information
• Warranties regarding the quality of services provided by listed businesses

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UTAHDIRECT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Damages arising from interactions with listed businesses
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UtahDirect, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit to the Service

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Utah.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• You remain liable for any outstanding fees
• Provisions that should survive termination remain in effect

16. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and UtahDirect regarding the 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 right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Us

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

• Email: legal@utahdirect.net
• Mail: UtahDirect, Legal Department, [Address]