Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to Circld, a rental marketplace platform. These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Circld regarding your access to and use of our mobile application and services.

By downloading, accessing, or using Circld, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

1. About Circld

Circld is a technology platform that facilitates peer-to-peer rental transactions by enabling users to:

• List personal items for rent to other users
• Browse and rent items from other users
• Communicate through our messaging system
• Manage booking requests and rental agreements

Important: Circld acts solely as an intermediary platform. We are not a party to any rental agreements, transactions, or disputes between users. All rental arrangements are made directly between users.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

To use Circld, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities

As a User, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information in your profile and listings
• Only list items you legally own or have permission to rent
• Communicate respectfully with other users
• Honor your rental commitments and agreements
• Report inappropriate behavior or content
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

As an Item Owner, you additionally agree to:

• Provide accurate descriptions and photos of your items
• Ensure items are safe and in working condition
• Respond promptly to rental requests and messages

As a Renter, you additionally agree to:

• Use rented items responsibly and as intended
• Return items in the same condition as received
• Pay agreed-upon rental fees promptly

4. Prohibited Uses and Content

You may not use Circld to:

• List illegal, stolen, or dangerous items
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• Attempt to circumvent platform security measures
• Use automated systems to access the platform
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in commercial activities outside the intended rental marketplace

Circld reserves the right to investigate violations, remove content, suspend accounts, and cooperate with law enforcement as necessary.

5. Rental Transactions and Payments

All rental transactions are conducted directly between users. Circld does not process payments, handle deposits, or manage financial transactions at this time.

Users are responsible for determining rental terms, pricing, security deposits, and payment methods among themselves. Any payment processing features introduced in the future will be subject to separate terms and conditions.

Circld is not responsible for payment disputes, failed transactions, or financial losses between users.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Circld application, including its design, features, code, and trademarks, is owned by Circld and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

By posting content on Circld (including photos, descriptions, and messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

You retain ownership of your original content and are responsible for ensuring you have the right to post any content you upload.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Circld is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content, item descriptions, or user interactions.

We are not responsible for:

• The condition, safety, or legality of listed items
• User conduct or interactions between users
• Disputes, damages, or losses arising from rental transactions
• Technical issues, service interruptions, or data loss
• Third-party actions or content

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of Circld shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Circld, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

9. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the app settings or by contacting support@circld.com. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Circld may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason we deem necessary to protect our platform and users.

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will remain in effect after termination.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Sending an email to your registered email address
• Posting a notice within the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of Circld after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with any changes, you must stop using our services.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Circld will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario, Canada.

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes amicably.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, need support, or want to report a violation, please contact us at:

Email: support@circld.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.