Terms and Conditions

1. About SelamList

SelamList is a platform designed to help users discover and connect with Habesha (Ethiopian and Eritrean) businesses worldwide. Our service allows business owners to list their establishments and users to find, review, and interact with these businesses.

Company Information:
SelamList
Email:
Website: www.selamlist.com

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SelamList (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Business Listings

Business owners may create listings for their establishments. By creating a business listing, you represent that:

• You are authorized to represent the business
• All information provided is accurate and up-to-date
• You own or have rights to any photos or content uploaded
• Your business complies with all applicable laws and regulations

5. User Content and Content Moderation

Users may post reviews, comments, photos, and other content. You agree that your content:

• Is based on genuine experiences
• Does not contain false, misleading, or defamatory information
• Does not violate any third-party rights
• Does not contain inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• Complies with all applicable laws

5.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

We have zero tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. This includes but is not limited to:

• Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
• Violent, threatening, or dangerous content
• Sexually explicit or inappropriate material
• Spam, fake reviews, or fraudulent content
• Content that violates community standards
• Any content that could harm other users

5.2 Content Moderation and Reporting

We implement multiple layers of content moderation to maintain a safe environment:

• Automated Filtering: Our system automatically filters objectionable content using advanced algorithms
• User Reporting: You can report inappropriate content, businesses, or users using the report button on any post, business listing, or review
• Community Moderation: Our community helps maintain standards by reporting violations
• Manual Review: Our moderation team reviews all reported content

5.3 User Safety Features

To protect our users from abusive behavior, we provide the following safety features:

• Report Users: Report users who violate our community standards
• Content Flagging: Flag any content that violates our policies
• Privacy Controls: Control who can see your content and contact you
• Block Users: User blocking functionality will be available in a future update

5.4 Response Time and Enforcement

We are committed to maintaining a safe platform and will:

• Act within 24 hours on all reported content by removing objectionable material
• Remove users who repeatedly violate our community standards
• Investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action
• Provide feedback to users who report violations when possible

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

• Post fake reviews or manipulate ratings
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware or engage in hacking
• Spam or send unsolicited communications

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of SelamList. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

10. Disclaimer

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SelamList excludes all representations, warranties, conditions, and terms whether express or implied.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall SelamList be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

13. Data Protection and Privacy Rights

GDPR Compliance (European Union): If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

CCPA Compliance (California): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share, and the right to delete your personal information.

14. International Users

Our Service is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in our Privacy Policy.

15. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email:
• Website: www.selamlist.com