Last Updated: 8-1-25
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using FlaLocal.com (“the Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Services
FlaLocal.com operates as a business directory platform that connects Florida businesses with potential customers. We provide:
- Business listing services with featured placement options
- Business profile creation and management tools
- Online visibility reporting and analysis
- Google Business Map reporting
- AI Chat Presence reporting
- Press release distribution services
- Category-based business organization
- Contact information display and management
3. User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation: To use certain features of our service, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and your business.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Accuracy: You agree to keep your account information current and accurate. False, misleading, or outdated information may result in account suspension or termination.
4. Subscription Plans and Billing
Plan Types: We offer Pro Monthly ($24.99/month) and Pro Annual ($99.99/year) subscription plans with varying features and benefits.
Billing: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specifically stated in these Terms.
Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
Price Changes: We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days’ advance notice to existing subscribers.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to:
- Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate business information
- Impersonate another business or individual
- Upload content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, or violates intellectual property rights
- Attempt to manipulate search rankings or directory placement through deceptive means
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from our platform
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
- Submit spam, duplicate listings, or irrelevant content
- Violate any applicable local, state, or federal laws
6. Content Guidelines
Business Listings: All business information must be accurate, current, and represent legitimate business operations within Florida.
Descriptions: Business descriptions should be factual, professional, and relevant to your services.
Images: Any uploaded images must be owned by you or used with proper authorization, and must be appropriate for a business directory.
Prohibited Content: We prohibit content that is illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, discriminatory, or violates intellectual property rights.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
Your Content: You retain ownership of the content you submit but grant us a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote your business information on our platform.
Our Platform: FlaLocal.com, our logo, design, and proprietary technology are protected by intellectual property laws and remain our exclusive property.
Respect for Others: You agree not to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and use practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
9. Service Availability and Modifications
Uptime: While we strive for continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our platform.
Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services with reasonable notice when possible.
Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect service availability.
10. Termination
By You: You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation procedures in your account settings.
By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, non-payment, or other legitimate business reasons.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to paid features will cease, though your basic listing may remain visible during any paid subscription period.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Service “As Is”: Our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
No Guarantee of Results: We do not guarantee specific business outcomes, customer leads, or revenue increases from using our services.
Limitation of Liability: Our liability to you is limited to the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding any claim.
Indirect Damages: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FlaLocal.com, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings will be conducted in the appropriate courts of Florida.
14. Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, internet outages, or other force majeure events.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and FlaLocal.com regarding your use of our services.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
FlaLocal.com
https://flalocal.com/contact-us/
18. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through prominent notices on our website. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.