1. Definitions

• “You” or “User” refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses our website or services.
• “Content” refers to any text, images, photos, videos, reviews, and other forms of data submitted by users.
• “Business Account” means an account created by a business owner to list and manage their business.
• “Service” refers to all products and services made available by Chautary, including event postings, business listings, reviews, and meetups.

2. Eligibility

3. Account Registration and Responsibilities

• Business Accounts: To access certain features, such as business listings or event creation, you must create an account and provide accurate and current information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities that occur under your account.
• Chautary reserves the right to close your account for any reason or no reason at our discretion.

4. User Conduct and Content

• Your Content: You are solely responsible for the content you post on Chautary, including business listings, reviews, event details, etc.
• You represent that you own or have the necessary permissions to use and authorize the use of your content.

• Prohibited Activities:

  • Posting false, misleading, or defamatory content.
  • Engaging in fraudulent activities.
  • Offering incentives or rewards for reviews.
  • Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or unlawful behavior.
  • Spamming users or utilizing automated systems to scrape content from Chautary.

5. License and Rights to Your Content

By posting content on Chautary, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your content in any form. This includes sharing your content with third parties or using it in our marketing materials.

6. Service Availability and Modifications

• Users are encouraged to post honest, helpful, and genuine reviews of businesses and events.
• Chautary reserves the right to remove or moderate reviews that violate these Terms or are flagged by users for inappropriate content.

7. Reviews and Ratings

• Users are encouraged to post honest, helpful, and genuine reviews of businesses and events.
• Chautary reserves the right to remove or moderate reviews that violate these Terms or are flagged by users for inappropriate content.

8. Event Listings and Bookings

• Users may create, list, and promote events using our platform. Chautary is not responsible for the fulfillment or success of any event.
• Chautary does not endorse any event listed on the platform and recommends attendees to verify details directly with event organizers.

9. Payments and Fees

• Certain services, such as event promotions, may require fees. These fees will be clearly outlined during the transaction process.
• Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. Chautary is not responsible for errors, delays, or failures related to payment processing.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chautary will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. This includes damages resulting from the loss of data, profits, or reputation. Our maximum liability for any claims arising in connection with your use of the Service is limited to the amount you paid, if any, for access to the Service.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chautary, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your content posted on the platform.

12. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13. Termination

Chautary reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, including disputes relating to the validity or enforceability of this arbitration provision, shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, and the language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on both parties. You agree to waive your right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action lawsuit.
However, you and Chautary also retain the right to bring any individual claim in small claims court in San Francisco, California if the claim is within the jurisdiction of the small claims court.
Any action or proceeding related to this Agreement, if not subject to arbitration, shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, California, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

15. Changes to the Terms

Chautary reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, you can contact us at: info@chautary.com

By using Chautary.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.