Last Updated: 2025/09/25
Welcome to bizLanka. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using bizLanka, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.
1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or post a business listing.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the platform complies with the laws of Australia.
2. Account Registration
- You agree to provide accurate, complete, and updated information when creating an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Any activity under your account will be considered your responsibility.
3. User Responsibilities
By using bizLanka, you agree:
- To post only genuine and lawful business listings.
- Not to upload content that is fraudulent, misleading, offensive, discriminatory, or illegal.
- To communicate respectfully and professionally with other users.
- Not to use the platform for spam, scams, or unlawful activities.
4. Listings and Advertisements
- All listings must include accurate and truthful details (e.g., business name, services, images, prices if applicable).
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any listing that violates these Terms or our content guidelines.
- Premium or featured listings may require additional fees, which will be clearly communicated.
5. Transactions and Dealings
- bizLanka acts only as a directory and connection platform between users.
- We are not a party to transactions, contracts, or agreements made between users.
- Users are responsible for verifying the authenticity, quality, and legality of goods or services before entering into any transaction.
- We are not responsible for disputes, payments, or losses arising from user-to-user interactions.
6. Prohibited Content, Items & Services
You may not list, promote, or engage in:
- Illegal goods or services under Australian law.
- Counterfeit products, stolen property, weapons, drugs, or hazardous materials.
- Content that promotes hate speech, violence, exploitation, or discrimination.
7. Fees & Payments
- Standard business listings are free unless otherwise specified.
- Optional premium features (e.g., featured ads) may carry fees, payable in AUD.
- Fees paid for premium services are non-refundable.
8. Intellectual Property
- All platform content, including design, logo, text, and code, is owned by bizLanka.
- Users retain ownership of the content they upload but grant bizLanka a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and promote it on the platform.
9. Privacy
- We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
- By using bizLanka, you consent to our data practices.
10. Limitation of Liability
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, safety, or legality of business listings.
- bizLanka is not liable for losses, damages, disputes, or fraudulent activities arising from user transactions or interactions.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability to you is limited to the amount you paid (if any) for using our services.
11. Account Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms.
- Fraudulent, illegal, or abusive activity is detected.
- We receive a valid request from law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
12. Dispute Resolution
- Disputes between users (buyers, sellers, or service providers) must be resolved directly between those parties.
- bizLanka is not responsible for mediating disputes.
- For disputes involving the platform itself, applicable laws of Australia may apply.
13. Changes to Terms
- We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time.
- Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
- Continued use of bizLanka after updates means you accept the new Terms.
14. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by Australian law.