Visitor Agreement for EquipmentShopAround.com

1. Introduction

We welcome you to EquipmentShopAround.com, a resource for buying and selling construction and agricultural equipment. By using this website or its services, you agree to the following terms of this legally binding agreement.
For purposes of this Visitor Agreement, the EquipmentShopAround Network includes:
- EquipmentShopAround.com and any other sites under its domain.
- Mobile versions of our site and apps.
- Widgets, tools, and third-party integrations.
- Emails, SMS, and other communications sent from us.
This agreement is a binding contract between you and EquipmentShopAround.com (referred to as “EquipmentShopAround,” “us,” “our,” and “we”).

2. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify this agreement and any other policies at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on the EquipmentShopAround Network. You agree to review this agreement regularly for updates.

3. Registration

To access certain services, you may be required to register with an email, username, and password. You agree to provide accurate information and are responsible for safeguarding your account details. You must be at least 18 years old to register and cannot be a resident of the European Union.

4. Privacy

We advise users not to disclose personal information in public forums or content areas. EquipmentShopAround disclaims liability for any personal information you share in these areas.

5. User-Submitted Content

You may submit content to EquipmentShopAround (e.g., reviews, ratings, comments), which is referred to as “Visitor-Submitted Content” (VSC). By submitting VSC, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, display, modify, and distribute your content without further permission from you.
You warrant that your submitted content is original, does not violate any laws, and does not infringe third-party rights. We may review and remove VSC at our discretion.

6. Use of EquipmentShopAround

We grant you a limited, non-transferable license to access and use our network for personal purposes. You may not:
- Resell or commercially exploit our content.
- Use scraping, data mining, or similar data gathering tools.
- Reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without our permission.

7. Community Services

EquipmentShopAround provides community services such as forums and reviews. You agree not to submit VSC that:
- Contains profanity, harassment, or illegal content.
- Includes personal information such as phone numbers or addresses.
- Promotes illegal activities.
We encourage respectful discussions and civil interactions within our community. Violations may result in content removal or banning from the community.

8. Dealer and Product Ratings

You can rate and review dealers and products. Reviews must reflect your honest experience, be fact-based, and comply with our content guidelines. Reviews that violate these terms may be removed.
You are prohibited from submitting fraudulent reviews, reviews influenced by incentives, or posting on behalf of others.

9. License and Ownership of Content

By using EquipmentShopAround, you acknowledge that all content, including Visitor-Submitted Content, is owned by or licensed to EquipmentShopAround. You agree not to use any content for unauthorized purposes or in ways that violate this agreement.

10. Intellectual Property Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and will address claims of infringement. If you believe your work has been infringed on EquipmentShopAround, please contact us with a detailed notice including the required elements.

11. Disclaimers

All information on EquipmentShopAround is provided "as is" without any warranties. We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or availability. You use our services at your own risk, and EquipmentShopAround disclaims liability for any issues arising from your use of the platform.
Prices, product details, and recommendations are based on third-party data, and we are not liable for errors or omissions in these details.

12. Limitation of Liability

EquipmentShopAround shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. This includes loss of profit, data, or goodwill.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EquipmentShopAround from any claims or demands, including legal fees, arising from your use of the site, your breach of this agreement, or your violation of third-party rights.

14. Promotions and Solicitations

Without prior consent, you may not post unsolicited advertisements or promotions, solicitations, or political campaigns on the EquipmentShopAround Network. Any such content will be removed, and violations may result in user bans.

15. Electronic Communications

By using our services, you agree to receive electronic communications from us. You also agree that all agreements and notices provided electronically satisfy any legal requirements that such communications be in writing.

16. Security Violations

You agree not to violate the security of the EquipmentShopAround Network, including unauthorized access, probing, or data extraction. We will investigate any potential breaches and cooperate with law enforcement if necessary.

17. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

This agreement is governed by the laws of Florida. Any legal actions arising from this agreement will be resolved in the courts of Palm Beach County, Florida.

18. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect. Notices to EquipmentShopAround should be sent to info@equipmentlivechat.com .