Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Find Local Pros - homeservicenear.me's platform ("Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don't agree, please don't use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Our platform connects customers seeking home services with local service professionals. We facilitate introductions and communications but are not a party to any agreements between customers and service providers.

3. User Accounts

  • You must provide accurate information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service
  • One person or business per account

4. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
  • Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to bypass our platform to avoid fees or policies
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Spam or send unsolicited communications

5. Service Professional Requirements

Service professionals must:

  • Maintain valid licenses and insurance as required by law
  • Provide services in a professional and workmanlike manner
  • Complete background checks as requested
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner

6. Customer Responsibilities

Customers must:

  • Provide accurate project details and requirements
  • Treat service professionals with respect
  • Pay service professionals directly for completed work
  • Provide honest reviews and ratings

7. Platform Limitations

We are a marketplace platform and:

  • Do not employ service professionals
  • Do not guarantee the quality of services provided
  • Are not responsible for disputes between customers and service professionals
  • Do not handle payments between customers and service professionals
  • Cannot guarantee service professional availability

8. Reviews and Ratings

  • Reviews must be honest and based on actual experience
  • We reserve the right to remove inappropriate reviews
  • Reviews become part of our platform content

9. Intellectual Property

  • You retain ownership of content you post
  • By posting content, you grant us a license to use it on our platform
  • Our platform design, features, and branding are our intellectual property

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect and use your information.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

13. Indemnification

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

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Delaware under [Arbitration Rules]. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and will notify you of significant changes. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: support@homeservicenear.me

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.