TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Last Updated: March 15, 2023


AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS


We are Menehariya LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), a company registered in Delaware, United States, at 8 The Green Ste 14647, Dover, DE 19901.

We operate the website http://www.menehariya.com (the “Site”), the mobile application Menehariya (the “App”), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the “Legal Terms”) (collectively, the “Services”).

We provide a web and mobile platform for classified ads to the Ethiopian and Eritrean diaspora community, offering a one-stop shopping experience for different needs of products and services.

You can contact us by phone at 682-334-3823, email at support@menehariya.com, or by mail to 8 The Green Ste 14647, Dover, DE 19901, United States.

These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and Menehariya LLC, concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.


Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Services from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Legal Terms from time to time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Legal Terms, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.

It is your responsibility to periodically review these Legal Terms to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Legal Terms by your continued use of the Services after the date such revised Legal Terms are posted.

The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Services.

We recommend that you print a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.

Table of Contents

1. OUR SERVICES

The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Services from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.



2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


Our Intellectual Property

We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the “Content”), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”).

Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws (and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws) and treaties in the United States and around the world.

The Content and Marks are provided in or through the Services “AS IS” for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose only.


Your Use of Our Services

Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, including the “Prohibited Activities” section below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  1. Access the Services; and
  2. Download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose.

Except as set out in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, no part of the Services and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

If you wish to make any use of the Services, Content, or Marks other than as set out in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, please address your request to support@menehariya.com.

If we ever grant you permission to post, reproduce, or publicly display any part of our Services or Content, you must identify us as the owners or licensors of the Services, Content, or Marks and ensure that any copyright or proprietary notice appears or is visible on posting, reproducing, or displaying our Content.

We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Services, Content, and Marks.

Any breach of these Intellectual Property Rights will constitute a material breach of our Legal Terms, and your right to use our Services will terminate immediately.



3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  1. All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete.
  2. You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary.
  3. You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Legal Terms.
  4. You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside.
  5. You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise.
  6. You will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  7. Your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Services (or any portion thereof).



4. USER REGISTRATION

You may be required to register to use the Services. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.



5. PRODUCTS

We make every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors, features, specifications, and details of the products available on the Services. However, we do not guarantee that the colors, features, specifications, and details of the products will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or free of other errors, and your electronic display may not accurately reflect the actual colors and details of the products.
All products are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee that items will be in stock. We reserve the right to discontinue any products at any time for any reason. Prices for all products are subject to change.



6. PURCHASES AND PAYMENT

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made via the Services. You further agree to promptly update account and payment information, including email address, payment method, and payment card expiration date, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed. Sales tax will be added to the price of purchases as deemed required by us. We may change prices at any time. All payments shall be in US dollars.

You agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your purchases and any applicable shipping fees, and you authorize us to charge your chosen payment provider for any such amounts upon placing your order. We reserve the right to correct any errors or mistakes in pricing, even if we have already requested or received payment.

We reserve the right to refuse any order placed through the Services. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same payment method, and/or orders that use the same billing or shipping address. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors.



7. RETURN/REFUNDS POLICY

All sales are final, and no refund will be issued.



8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. The Services may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

  • Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
  • Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
  • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Services and/or the Content contained therein.
  • Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services.
  • Use any information obtained from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
  • Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
  • Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services.
  • Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming, that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services.
  • Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
  • Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
  • Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
  • Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism.
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or services connected to the Services.
  • Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
  • Attempt to bypass any measures of the Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services, or any portion of the Services.
  • Copy or adapt the Services’ software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
  • Except as permitted by applicable law, decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Services.
  • Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Services.
  • Make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email.
  • Use the Services as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Services and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.


9. USER-GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Services.

By posting Contributions, you grant us a license to use your contributions.



10. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

By posting your Contributions to any part of the Services or making Contributions accessible to the Services by linking your account from the Services to any of your social networking accounts, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to:

  • Host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise.
  • Prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such Contributions.
  • Grant and authorize sublicenses of the foregoing rights.

This license includes the use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide.

You waive all moral rights in your Contributions, and you warrant that moral rights have not otherwise been asserted in your Contributions. We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove, edit, or re-categorize any Contributions or suspend your account if any Contributions violate these terms.



11. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS

We may provide you areas on the Services to leave reviews or ratings. By posting a review, you agree that:

  • You have firsthand experience with the person/entity being reviewed.
  • Your reviews will not contain offensive profanity, abusive, racist, or hateful language.
  • Your reviews will not contain discriminatory references based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Your reviews will not include references to illegal activity.
  • You will not post any false or misleading statements.
  • You will not organize a campaign encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.

We reserve the right to accept, reject, or remove reviews at our sole discretion. Reviews do not necessarily represent our opinions, and we assume no liability for any claims arising from reviews.



12. MOBILE APPLICATION LICENSE


Use License

If you access the Services via the App, we grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to install and use the App on devices owned or controlled by you. You agree not to:

  • Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or decrypt the App.
  • Modify, improve, or create derivative works from the App.
  • Use the App in violation of any applicable laws.
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices from the App.

Apple and Android Devices

When you access the App through an App Distributor (e.g., Apple Store, Google Play):

  • The license is limited to use on devices utilizing the Apple iOS or Android operating systems.
  • App Distributors are not responsible for maintenance or support services for the App.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App.



13. SOCIAL MEDIA

The Services may allow you to link your account to your social media accounts. By doing so, you grant us access to certain information from these accounts, including profile information, friend lists, and other content.

You acknowledge that:

  • We are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of content shared via linked social accounts.
  • You can deactivate these connections at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.



14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

The Services may include links to third-party websites or content. We do not investigate, monitor, or check the accuracy of such third-party websites or content. You agree that:

  • Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
  • We are not liable for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
  • You should review the applicable terms and policies of third-party websites before interacting with them.



15. ADVERTISERS

We may allow advertisers to display their advertisements on the Services. We are not responsible for any interactions you may have with advertisers.



16. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor the Services for violations of these terms.
  • Remove or disable access to content that we deem inappropriate.
  • Manage the Services in a manner that ensures their proper functioning and security.


17. PRIVACY POLICY

We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you agree to the terms outlined in the Privacy Policy.



18. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Services infringes upon your copyright, please notify us immediately using the contact information provided below.

Your notification should include:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed.
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that is allegedly infringed.



19. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Legal Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at our sole discretion without prior notice if you violate these Legal Terms.

If we terminate your account:

  • You are prohibited from creating a new account under your name or a fake/borrowed name.
  • We reserve the right to take appropriate legal action for any violations of these Legal Terms.


20. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time without notice. We are not liable for any interruptions or errors that may occur during your use of the Services.

You agree that we have no liability for any loss or damage caused by your inability to access the Services during downtime or discontinuance.



21. GOVERNING LAW

These Legal Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.



22. DISPUTE RESOLUTION


Informal Negotiations

The Parties agree to first attempt to resolve any Dispute informally for at least sixty (60) days before initiating arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

If informal negotiations fail, any Dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration will take place in Kent, Delaware, and the decision will be final and binding.

Restrictions

The Parties agree that arbitration will be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. There is no right for disputes to be arbitrated on a class-action basis.

Exceptions

The Parties agree that the following Disputes are not subject to arbitration:

  • Enforcement or protection of intellectual property rights.
  • Allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use.
  • Claims for injunctive relief.


23. CORRECTIONS

We reserve the right to correct any typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the Services’ content at any time without prior notice.



24. DISCLAIMER

The Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We are not responsible for:

  • Errors or inaccuracies in content.
  • Personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of the Services.
  • Unauthorized access to or use of secure servers.
  • Interruptions or cessation of transmissions to or from the Services.


25. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, revenue, or data.



26. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand arising from your:

  • Contributions to the Services.
  • Use of the Services.
  • Violation of these Legal Terms.


27. USER DATA

We may maintain certain data transmitted to the Services for managing performance. However, we are not liable for any data loss or corruption.



28. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

By using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications. You agree to the use of electronic signatures and records for all transactions conducted through the Services.



29. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs to resolve any complaint.



30. MISCELLANEOUS

These Legal Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us. If any provision is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.



31. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about these Legal Terms, you may contact us at:

Menehariya LLC
8 The Green Ste 14647
Dover, DE 19901
United States
Phone: 682-334-3823
Email: support@menehariya.com