Terms of Service

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

2.2 Account Types

<div class="bg-card border border-border rounded-lg overflow-hidden"><table class="w-full text-sm"><thead class="bg-muted/50"><tr><th class="text-left p-3 font-semibold text-foreground">Account Type</th><th class="text-left p-3 font-semibold text-foreground">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Viewer</td><td class="p-3">Browse listings, save favorites, contact owners</td></tr><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Owner</td><td class="p-3">Create and manage business listings</td></tr><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Editor</td><td class="p-3">Manage content and moderate listings</td></tr><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Admin</td><td class="p-3">Full platform administration access</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

2.3 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our Service. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

5.1 Content Requirements

<ul class="list-disc pl-5 space-y-2"><li>All listing information must be accurate and up-to-date</li><li>Images must be authentic representations of your business</li><li>Contact information must be valid and operational</li><li>Pricing information (if displayed) must reflect actual rates</li></ul>

5.2 Review Process

All listings are subject to review before publication. We reserve the right to:

• Approve, reject, or request modifications to listings
• Remove listings that violate our guidelines
• Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations

5.3 Listing Tiers

<div class="bg-card border border-border rounded-lg overflow-hidden"><table class="w-full text-sm"><thead class="bg-muted/50"><tr><th class="text-left p-3 font-semibold text-foreground">Tier</th><th class="text-left p-3 font-semibold text-foreground">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Unverified</td><td class="p-3">Free basic listing (no verification badge)</td></tr><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Verified</td><td class="p-3">Paid tier with verified business badge</td></tr><tr class="border-t border-border"><td class="p-3 font-medium">Signature</td><td class="p-3">Premium tier with signature badge and VIP placement</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

6.1 Paid Services

Certain features and listing tiers require payment. By purchasing paid services, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees and charges
• Provide accurate billing information
• Authorize recurring charges for subscriptions

6.2 Refund Policy

Refunds may be issued at our discretion. Generally:

• Subscription fees are non-refundable after the first 14 days
• Pro-rated refunds may be available for annual plans
• Refunds will not be issued for policy violations

6.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' advance notice. Existing subscriptions will be honored until the end of their current billing period.

7.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality are owned by AlgarveOfficial and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

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

7.3 DMCA Compliance

<p>If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@algarveofficial.com" class="text-primary hover:underline">info@algarveofficial.com</a> with the required DMCA notice information.</p>

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.

8.2 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or legality of listings or content submitted by Owners. Users interact with businesses at their own risk.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

<div class="bg-muted/50 border border-border rounded-lg p-4"><p class="text-sm">TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALGARVEOFFICIAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.</p></div>

8.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AlgarveOfficial from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.