Terms and Conditions for Users of Websites Created Through the Free Professional Website Initiative

1. Website Use and Content

  • Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for all content posted on your website. This includes text, images, videos, and any other materials. By posting content, you affirm that you have the necessary rights and permissions to publish it on your website.
  • Compliance with Laws: Ensure that all content and activities on your website comply with local, state, and federal laws, as well as international regulations. This includes but is not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, and defamation laws.
  • Inappropriate Content: Content that is offensive, harmful, or infringes upon the rights of others is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to remove or disable any content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate, and we may suspend or terminate your website access if such violations persist.

2. Website Maintenance

  • Content Updates: You are responsible for keeping the content on your website up to date. Regularly review and refresh your website to ensure that information remains accurate and relevant.
  • Data Backup: We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your website’s content and data. While we strive to maintain data integrity, we are not liable for any data loss or corruption.
  • Technical Issues: If you encounter technical issues with your website, please notify us promptly. We will make reasonable efforts to address and resolve these issues in a timely manner.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

  • User Data Handling: When collecting and processing user data through your website, it is your responsibility to adhere to all applicable data protection laws. Provide clear and transparent privacy notices to inform users about the collection, use, and protection of their data.
  • Privacy Policy: You are required to maintain and display a comprehensive privacy policy on your website that outlines how user data is collected, stored, and used. Ensure that this policy is easily accessible to users.

4. Domain Name Ownership

  • Domain Ownership: If you have purchased a domain name through our Initiative, you are the rightful owner of that domain. You are responsible for renewing the domain to prevent its expiration.
  • Domain Transfer: In the event of domain name transfer, we will facilitate the process to ensure you retain full control and ownership of the domain.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • Service Availability: While we make every effort to provide reliable website creation and hosting services, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to your website. We are not liable for any loss or damages incurred due to website downtime, technical issues, or data loss.
  • Third-Party Services: Any third-party services or plugins used on your website are your responsibility. We are not liable for the performance or security of third-party services integrated into your site.

6. Termination

  • Termination Rights: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your website and access to our services if you violate these terms or engage in illegal activities through your website.

7. Customization Contracts

  • Customization Agreements: If you choose to implement customizations beyond the standard offering, we may enter into a separate agreement that outlines the scope of work, project timelines, and associated costs. This agreement will provide transparency and clarity regarding the customization process.

8. Intellectual Property

  • Content Ownership: You retain full ownership of all content and materials published on your website. However, any templates, designs, or custom code provided by us may be subject to our ownership or licensing rights, as agreed upon in any customization contracts.

Terms and Conditions for Users of the Free Professional Website Initiative’s Website

1. General Use

  • Acceptance of Terms: By accessing and using our website, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.
  • Modification of Terms: We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content on our website at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for changes.

2. Privacy

  • Privacy Policy: We are committed to protecting your privacy. Details on the collection, use, and protection of your personal information are outlined in our Privacy Policy. Please review this policy to understand our data handling practices.

3. User Contributions

  • License to User Contributions: If you submit content to our website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, feedback, or any other materials, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute that content. This license extends to both the content and the underlying intellectual property rights.

4. Donations

  • Non-Refundable Donations: Donations made to support our Initiative are non-refundable. Your generous contributions enable us to maintain and expand our services to the community. We deeply appreciate your support.

5. Disclaimer

  • Information Accuracy: The information provided on our website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. You are encouraged to verify any information obtained from our website.

6. Links to Third-Party Sites

  • Third-Party Content: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify endorsement or responsibility for the content, practices, or services offered by these external sites. We are not liable for any actions or consequences resulting from your interaction with third-party sites.

7. Termination

  • Termination Rights: We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to our website for any user who violates these terms or engages in inappropriate behaviour or activities while using our platform.

8. Intellectual Property

  • Ownership of Content: All content present on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and any other materials, is protected by intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited.

9. Contact Us

  • Communication: If you have questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions or any aspect of our website or services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value open communication and aim to provide prompt responses to your inquiries.

9. Entity

  • Brand: BridgeToEngage is a division of Bi2C Consulting Ltd, located at 13 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland.