Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the SwapStack platform ("Service"), operated by SwapStack, Inc. ("we," "our," "us," or the "Company"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are using our Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

SwapStack provides an online marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers of Micro-SaaS businesses. Our Service includes:

Important: SwapStack is a facilitator and is not a party to the transactions between buyers and sellers. We do not own, operate, or control the businesses listed on our platform.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Types

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or harm the SwapStack community.

4. Listing Requirements & Standards

4.1 Seller Obligations

When listing a business on SwapStack, you represent and warrant that:

4.2 Prohibited Listings

The following types of businesses cannot be listed on SwapStack:

4.3 Verification Process

Sellers agree to participate in our verification process, which may include providing API access, financial statements, and other documentation to verify business metrics and ownership.

5. Fees and Payment Terms

5.1 Platform Fees

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through our third-party payment provider (Stripe). By using our Service, you agree to their terms of service and privacy policy.

5.3 Refund Policy

5.4 Taxes

You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes related to your use of the Service and any transactions conducted through the platform.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

6.2 Content Standards

All content you submit must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Not violate any third-party rights
• Not contain viruses or malicious code
• Comply with all applicable laws
• Be appropriate for a professional business environment

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 SwapStack's Intellectual Property

All content on the SwapStack platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or licensed to us. You may not use, copy, or distribute any content without our written permission.

7.2 User Content License

By posting content on SwapStack, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service.

7.3 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact our DMCA agent at dmca@swapstack.ai.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

8.2 No Investment Advice

SwapStack does not provide investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. All investment decisions are made at your own risk. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals before making any business acquisition.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SwapStack, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the platform
• Any business transaction you engage in through the platform

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@swapstack.ai.

10.2 Binding Arbitration

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action.

11. International Use

SwapStack is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from other jurisdictions, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemic, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and SwapStack regarding the use of the Service.

18. Contact Information