1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Ebiiz ("Service," "Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Important
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any updates we may make.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and businesses ("Users") who access or use the Service. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Service Description
Ebiiz is a comprehensive business management platform that provides:
Business Analytics
Real-time dashboards, reports, and insights to help you make data-driven decisions.
Inventory Management
Track stock levels, manage products, and automate reordering across locations.
Sales & Payments
Process transactions, manage customers, and accept multiple payment methods.
Team Management
Manage staff, roles, permissions, and track attendance and performance.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
3. Account Registration & Access
Account Creation
To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Update your information to keep it accurate and current
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
Account Types
We offer different account types with varying access levels:
- Admin Accounts: Full access to all features and settings
- Staff Accounts: Limited access based on assigned roles and permissions
- Trial Accounts: Limited-time access to evaluate the Service
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) to create an account and use the Service.
4. Subscription & Billing
Subscription Plans
We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. The specific terms of your subscription will be presented at the time of purchase.
Payment Terms
- Billing Cycle: Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards, mobile money, and other payment methods as displayed
- Failed Payments: If payment fails, we may suspend access until payment is received
Price Changes
We reserve the right to adjust pricing with at least 30 days' notice. Price changes will take effect at your next billing cycle.
Refunds
Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Generally, we do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods. Contact support for refund requests.
New users may be eligible for a free trial period. No payment is required during the trial. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, you'll be charged for the selected plan.
5. Data Ownership & Rights
You retain all ownership rights to your business data, customer information, and content you upload to the Platform.
Your Data
You retain all ownership rights to the data you input, upload, or create through the Service ("Your Data"). We do not claim any ownership of Your Data.
License to Us
By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, store, and process Your Data solely for the purpose of providing the Service. This license terminates when you delete Your Data or close your account.
Data Export
You may export Your Data at any time through the provided export features. Upon account termination, you will have a reasonable period to export Your Data before it is deleted.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities
- Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
- Use the Service for money laundering or illegal financial activities
- Store or transmit content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Service without authorization
We reserve the right to investigate violations and may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these policies.
7. Intellectual Property
Our Rights
The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, and branding, is owned by Ebiiz and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your business purposes during your subscription period. This license does not include:
- The right to modify, copy, or create derivative works
- The right to reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- The right to use our trademarks without authorization
Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, we may use them without any obligation to compensate you.
8. Service Level & Availability
Availability
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance (with advance notice when possible)
- Emergency maintenance or security updates
- Factors beyond our reasonable control (force majeure)
Support
We provide customer support through email and in-app channels. Response times vary based on your subscription plan and issue severity.
Backups
We maintain regular backups of the Service. However, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of critical data.
9. Limitation of Liability
DISCLAIMER
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
- We are not liable for loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- We are not liable for third-party services or integrations
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ebiiz, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your Data or content you upload to the Service
11. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Upon termination:
- Your access to the Service will end immediately
- You will have a grace period to export Your Data
- No refunds will be provided for unused subscription time
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if:
- You breach any provision of these Terms
- Your payment fails and is not resolved within the grace period
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue the Service
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all licenses granted to you terminate, and you must cease using the Service. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply.
12. Governing Law & Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ebiiz is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration or the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Ebiiz Legal Team
- sales@ebiiz.com
- +254 700 000 900