Welcome to Hilton Head Spotlight's Local Business Directory ("we," "us," "our"), accessible at https://hhibusiness.com/. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, including the submission of business listings to our directory. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.
1. Overview of Services Hilton Head Spotlight's Local Business Directory is an online platform that showcases the best local businesses in the Hilton Head area and surrounding regions. We offer two types of listings:
Free Listing: Businesses may submit basic information (e.g., name, category, description, contact details) for inclusion in the directory at no cost, subject to our review and approval. Paid Featured Listing: Businesses may opt for a paid listing to be prominently featured at the top of their category, subject to availability and payment of applicable fees. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice.
2. Eligibility
To submit a listing or use our services, you must:
Be at least 18 years of age or have the legal authority to represent a business entity. Provide accurate, complete, and current information about your business. Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
3. Listing Submission and Approval
3.1 Free Listings Businesses may submit a free listing by providing required information through our submission form. All submissions are subject to review and approval by our team. We reserve the right to reject or remove any listing at our sole discretion, including but not limited to listings that: Contain inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete information. Do not meet our quality standards (e.g., a Google rating below 4.5 stars at the time of submission, where applicable). Violate these Terms or applicable laws. Approved free listings will be displayed in the directory but are not guaranteed prominent placement.
3.2 Paid Featured Listings Businesses may purchase a featured listing to appear at the top of their category for increased visibility. Payment must be made in full prior to the featured listing being published. Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing. Featured listing placement is subject to availability and may be limited to one or more businesses per category at our discretion. We reserve the right to reject or remove a paid listing for any reason, including violation of these Terms, with no obligation to refund fees.
3.3 Content Responsibility You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of the content you submit, including text, images, logos, or links. By submitting a listing, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the directory.
4. Payment Terms Paid featured listings require payment through our designated payment processor. All fees are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change. Current pricing will be provided at the time of submission. Payments are non-refundable except in cases where we fail to publish an approved featured listing due to our error, in which case a refund may be issued at our discretion.
5. User Conduct You agree not to:
Submit false, defamatory, or unlawful content. Use our website to harass, harm, or infringe on the rights of others. Attempt to interfere with the functionality of the website, including through hacking, uploading malware, or excessive automated requests. Misrepresent your identity or business affiliation.
6. Intellectual Property All content on https://hhibusiness.com/, including text, graphics, and design (excluding user-submitted content), is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.
7. Third-Party Links Our directory may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., business websites or social media pages). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Inclusion in the directory does not constitute an endorsement by us of any business, product, or service.
9. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hilton Head Spotlight's Local Business Directory, its affiliates, and its employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for the services in question.
10. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hilton Head Spotlight's Local Business Directory, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
Your use of our website or services. Your submission of content, including any claim that such content infringes the intellectual property rights or other rights of a third party. Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation. Any misrepresentation made by you regarding your business or its offerings. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.
11. Termination We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your listings may be removed from the directory, and any prepaid fees will not be refunded unless otherwise required by law.
12. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
14. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms or our services, please contact us at: hello@hhispotlight.com