Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Support Local NI (referred to as "the website", "the service", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you are prohibited from accessing and using this site.

2. Directory Listings & User Submissions

Independent business owners in Northern Ireland are welcome to submit their business details for listing in our directory. By submitting a listing, you represent and warrant that:

• All information provided is accurate, current, and complete.
• You are the authorized owner or representative of the business.
• The business meets our eligibility criteria for an independent business (i.e. locally owned, not a national or international franchise).

We reserve the right to review, edit, reject, or delete any listing at any time for any reason, particularly if we discover that the business does not meet our independent ownership criteria or provides misleading information.

3. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including but not limited to the logo, website design, text, columns, search functionality, stylesheets, and custom code, is owned by or licensed to Support Local NI and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, or distribute our content without our express written permission.

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Using automated systems or software (bots, scrapers) to extract data from this website.
• Submitting false, fraudulent, or malicious listings or messages.
• Interfering with or disrupting the security or servers of the website.
• Using our directories to harvest email addresses or contact details for marketing spam.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The directory and guides are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date business details, we do not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the business listings, opening hours, or reviews featured on our platform.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Support Local NI, its directors, or administrators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the services, or for the quality, safety, or legality of any products or services provided by the independent businesses listed in our directory.

7. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Northern Ireland, UK. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Northern Ireland to resolve any disputes arising from your use of this service.