Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Try Local Gresham ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Try Local Gresham is a digital marketplace platform that connects local residents with local businesses and services in Gresham, Oregon. We provide a platform for:

• Customers to discover and support local businesses
• Businesses to create profiles and list their products/services
• Facilitating transactions between customers and businesses
• Appointment scheduling and delivery coordination

3. User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

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

Account Types

• Customer Accounts: Free access to browse and purchase
• Business Accounts: Subscription-based access to list products/services

4. Business Subscriptions

Subscription Plans

Businesses may subscribe to our platform with the following terms:

• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
• Businesses must maintain active subscription for continued access

Business Approval

All business listings require administrative approval before going live. We reserve the right to reject or remove any business listing that violates these terms or our community standards.

5. Transactions and Payments

Platform Fee

Try Local Gresham charges a 2% platform fee on all transactions processed through the platform. This fee is in addition to payment processing fees charged by Stripe.

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. We do not store your payment card information.

Refunds and Cancellations

Refund and cancellation policies are set by individual businesses. Try Local Gresham is not responsible for disputes between customers and businesses, but we will facilitate communication and resolution when possible.

6. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform
• Engage in any form of spam or unsolicited marketing

7. Content and Intellectual Property

User Content

You retain ownership of content you post, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform.

Platform Content

All Platform content, including design, logos, text, and graphics, is owned by Try Local Gresham and protected by copyright and trademark laws.

8. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Quality of products or services from businesses
• Results or outcomes from using the Platform

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRY LOCAL GRESHAM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Disputes between customers and businesses
• Third-party actions or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the fees you paid in the past 12 months or $100, whichever is greater.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms. You may close your account at any time. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Platform ends immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Multnomah County, Oregon.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:

Email: legal@try-local.com
Address: Gresham, Oregon