Terms of Use

Effective Date: 10/3/2024

Welcome to HyperLocalHarvestHub.com! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Hyper Local Harvest Hub website, services, and content (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Service after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Service Description

HyperLocalHarvestHub.com connects consumers and producers within hyper-local food networks. Users can list themselves as a producer, consumer, or both, and create agreements for the exchange or purchase of locally produced food items. This platform fosters community engagement and self-reliance through formal food agreements.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. User Accounts

  • Account Creation: To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and all activities that occur under your account.

  • Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in behavior that is harmful to the community.

5. Community Guidelines

  • Act with Integrity: Be honest in all dealings, including production capabilities and agreement terms.

  • Respect Agreements: Honor commitments made with other users, including delivery timelines and quality standards.

  • Foster Collaboration: Use the Service to build and strengthen local networks of food producers and consumers.

We reserve the right to remove content or accounts that violate these guidelines.

6. Formal Agreements

Users are encouraged to use formal written agreements for all exchanges of goods or services through the Service. These agreements help protect both producers and consumers by clearly outlining expectations, quantities, pricing, and timelines.

  • Sample Agreements: We provide templates for food trade agreements to help facilitate clear and fair transactions. However, users are responsible for the specifics of any agreements they enter into.

  • Dispute Resolution: HyperLocalHarvestHub.com is not responsible for resolving disputes between users. We recommend that users resolve any conflicts directly and amicably.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

  • Post false or misleading information about products, services, or availability.

  • Engage in harassment, abusive behavior, or any activity that harms the community.

  • Attempt to hack or compromise the security of the Service.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Hyper Local Harvest Hub or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without express written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

Hyper Local Harvest Hub is a platform for connecting consumers and producers. We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any products exchanged through the Service. You agree that Hyper Local Harvest Hub is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to, lost profits, physical harm, or issues arising from agreements between users.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hyper Local Harvest Hub, its affiliates, and its employees from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ohio.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]

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