- To utilize any of the Services and become a Merchant, you must lawfully market and/or sell your own products and/or services ("Products") through our platform provided by Shoppal. This may include transactions via an online platform, mobile application ("App"), and/or a physical store ("Merchant Shop") that you own and operate. You must have complete right, title, and authority to deal in and offer for sale such items.
- To access the Services, you are required to register for a Merchant account ("Merchant Account") that grants you access to the Merchant platform within our Site ("Merchant Platform"). During the application process, you must provide us with the following Merchant details: legal name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Please note that acceptance of your registration application is not guaranteed, and we reserve the right not to enter into this Agreement with you for reasons such as previous suspension from our Services or if you pose an unacceptable level of risk for Shoppal.
- By using the Shoppal platform and becoming a Merchant, you acknowledge and agree that Shoppal is not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or any other aspect of the Products sold by Merchants using the Shoppal platform. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your Products comply with all applicable laws and regulations and that they are fit for their intended purpose. You agree that you will not use the Services to market, sell, or promote any illegal products or services. You are responsible for ensuring that all of your Products comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Shoppal reserves the right to remove any Products from the Site that it reasonably believes violate these terms.
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shoppal, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising out of or related to your use of the Shoppal platform, your Products, or your violation of these Merchant Terms. These Terms are designed to safeguard the security and reputation of Shoppal. You also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shoppal, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the app, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
- You acknowledge and agree that Shoppal may modify these Merchant Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. It is your responsibility to regularly review these Merchant Terms to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Shoppal platform following any modifications to these Merchant Terms constitutes your acceptance of such modifications.
- You acknowledge and agree that Shoppal may suspend or terminate your Merchant Account and access to the Shoppal platform at any time, for any reason or no reason, at its sole discretion, without liability to you or any third party. Any actions that compromise the integrity, functionality, or security of the Shoppal application or related services may result in immediate termination of your Merchant Account and legal pursuit of remedies available to Shoppal.
- You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations related to your use of the Services and sale of your Products through the Shoppal POS system. You agree to use the app solely for lawful business activities and not for any fraudulent or misleading purposes, and in a manner consistent with these Terms and applicable laws.
- You must ensure that all information you provide to us is accurate and up-to-date, and you must promptly update any changes to your information. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information in all account-related fields.
- We may suspend or terminate your Merchant Account or use of the Services at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability to you. Shoppal reserves the right to monitor usage, enforce compliance, and terminate access at its sole discretion for any violation of these expectations.
- We do not guarantee any particular level of exposure or success for your Products or your use of the Services.
- While we have implemented best practices and measures to ensure the security and reliability of your transactions, it's important to acknowledge that Shoppal utilizes third-party servers. By signing up, you agree that Shoppal shall not be held responsible for any data losses resulting from the unavailability or errors in third-party servers, or from coding bugs and errors within the Shoppal application itself. We strive to minimize bugs and errors through diligent testing and development practices, but we cannot guarantee the absence of all bugs. By using Shoppal, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with software usage and agree to hold us harmless for any issues arising from such bugs or errors. You acknowledge that your use of Shoppal is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shoppal disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Shoppal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities arising out of or related to your use of the app, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Restrictions on Use: You agree not to engage in any activity that may compromise the integrity, functionality, or security of the Shoppal application or related services. Specifically, you shall not:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from any part of the app.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code or underlying algorithms of the app.
- Interfere with, hack, or circumvent any security or access controls of the app or our servers.
- Use the app in any unlawful manner, for any unlawful purpose, or in any manner inconsistent with these Terms and applicable laws.
- Intellectual Property: All intellectual property rights in and to the Shoppal application — including its content, design, logos, trademarks, software, and features — are the sole property of Shoppal and are protected under international copyright and intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the app solely for lawful business purposes as outlined in these Terms. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any part of the app may result in termination and legal action.
- You agree to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and immediately report any unauthorized use. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of your account.
For any questions or concerns about our terms and conditions practices, please contact us at contact@shoppal.org.