Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Top 10 Directory (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Use of Service

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Account Registration

To access certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

User Content

Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for any content you post, including reviews, ratings, business listings, and comments. You agree not to post content that:

  • Is false, misleading, or inaccurate
  • Violates any law or regulation
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
  • Includes spam or commercial solicitation
  • Contains viruses or malicious code
  • Violates privacy rights of others
  • Is obscene, offensive, or inappropriate

License to Your Content

By posting content on our Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting our Service.

Business Listings

Accuracy of Information

Business owners are responsible for ensuring their listing information is accurate and up-to-date. We reserve the right to modify or remove listings that contain inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate content.

Sponsored Listings

Sponsored listings are subject to additional terms and payment requirements. We reserve the right to reject or cancel any sponsored listing at our discretion with appropriate refund if applicable.

Reviews and Ratings

Authenticity

Reviews must be based on genuine experiences. You may not post fake reviews, reviews for businesses you own or have a financial interest in, or reviews in exchange for compensation.

Moderation

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any review that violates these Terms or our community guidelines. We do not guarantee that all reviews will be published.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Collect user information without permission
  • Use automated systems to access the Service
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Manipulate rankings or voting systems
  • Engage in competitive or comparative activities

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Top 10 Directory and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Top 10 Directory, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Top 10 Directory and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@top10atlanta.com
  • Phone: (404) 555-0100
  • Address: 123 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303