Please read these Terms carefully before using BizPorch. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use BizPorch.

1. Who We Are

BizPorch ("BizPorch," "we," "us," or "our") is a website builder platform that allows small businesses to create and manage a professional web presence. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of bizporch.com and any subdomains, products, or services we offer (collectively, the "Service").

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use BizPorch. By using the Service, you represent that you are 18 or older and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are using BizPorch on behalf of a business, you represent that you have authority to bind that business to these Terms.

3. Your Account

3.1 Registration

To use BizPorch you must create an account with a valid email address and password. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3.2 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your account and to keep it up to date. Providing false information may result in termination of your account.

3.3 One Account Per Business

Each BizPorch account is associated with a single business site. You may create multiple accounts for multiple businesses, each with a separate subscription.

4. Plans and Billing

4.1 Free Plan

BizPorch offers a free plan with core features. Free plans may be subject to limitations on storage, templates, and features as described on our pricing page.

4.2 Pro Plan

Paid Pro subscriptions unlock additional features including custom domains, pro templates, advanced analytics, and priority support. Pro plans are billed either monthly or annually as selected at checkout.

4.3 Billing and Payment

By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize BizPorch to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full card details. All prices are in USD and exclusive of applicable taxes.

4.4 Annual Plans

Annual subscriptions are billed in full at the start of each billing cycle. Annual plans are non-refundable except as described in Section 4.6.

4.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. We will provide at least 30 days notice before any price increase takes effect for existing subscribers. Your continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

4.6 Refunds

Monthly subscriptions may be cancelled at any time; you will retain access through the end of your current billing period with no refund for the partial period. Annual subscriptions may be eligible for a prorated refund within 14 days of the initial purchase if requested in writing. After 14 days, annual subscriptions are non-refundable. We reserve the right to issue refunds at our discretion.

4.7 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will notify you by email and attempt to retry the charge. Your account may be downgraded to the free plan if payment remains outstanding after reasonable retry attempts. You are responsible for keeping your payment information current.

5. Your Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain full ownership of all content you upload or publish through BizPorch, including text, images, and business information ("Your Content"). We do not claim ownership of Your Content.

5.2 License to Us

By uploading content to BizPorch, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and deliver Your Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service. This license ends when you delete the content or close your account.

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for Your Content and the consequences of publishing it. You represent that you have all rights necessary to post Your Content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

5.4 Prohibited Content

You may not use BizPorch to publish content that:

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms without notice.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

7. Custom Domains

Pro subscribers may connect a custom domain to their BizPorch site. You are responsible for purchasing and maintaining your domain registration with a third-party registrar. BizPorch is not responsible for domain registration, renewal, or transfer. We will use reasonable efforts to provision SSL certificates for verified custom domains, but cannot guarantee uptime or certificate issuance for domains outside our control.

8. Intellectual Property

BizPorch and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BizPorch and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our templates are licensed to you for use on your BizPorch site only and may not be exported, resold, or used outside the platform.

9. Third-Party Services

BizPorch integrates with third-party services including Stripe for payment processing and Cloudflare R2 for media storage. Your use of these integrations is subject to those third parties' terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of any third-party service.

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may cancel your account at any time through the Account section of your Dashboard (your site management tool). Upon cancellation, your site will remain accessible until the end of your current billing period, after which it will be deactivated.

10.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, non-payment, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before termination except in cases of serious violations.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data after a reasonable retention period. We are not liable for any loss resulting from termination of your account.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

We do not guarantee that your site will appear in search engine results or achieve any particular business outcome.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BIZPORCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BIZPORCH IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold BizPorch and its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, Your Content, or your violation of these Terms.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by displaying a notice in your Dashboard. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which BizPorch operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@bizporch.com.