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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 2/1/2026

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Welcome to Diaspora Connect (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Purpose of the Website
Business Connect Directory is a community-focused directory designed to help users discover and connect with culturally rooted, community-owned businesses. We provide a platform for browsing business listings and for business owners to submit their information for inclusion.

We do not provide professional, legal, medical, financial, or spiritual advice, and nothing on this site should be interpreted as such.

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2. Business Listings & Submissions
Businesses may submit listings through our submission form. By submitting a listing, you confirm that:

  • The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge

  • You have the right to submit the content, including images and descriptions

  • Your submission does not violate any laws or third-party rights

We reserve the right to review, edit, approve, reject, or remove listings at our discretion, including listings that are incomplete, misleading, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the purpose of the directory.

Submission of a listing does not guarantee publication or continued placement on the site.

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3. No Endorsement or Verification
Business Connect Directory does not endorse, certify, or verify any business listed on the site. Inclusion in the directory does not imply approval, recommendation, or guarantee of services.

Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging with any listed business. Any interactions, transactions, or agreements are solely between the user and the business.

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4. User Conduct
By using this site, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or harmful information

  • Use the site for unlawful or abusive purposes

  • Attempt to disrupt, damage, or interfere with the site or its systems

  • Scrape, copy, or misuse directory content for commercial purposes without permission

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5. Intellectual Property
All site content, layout, branding, and design elements belong to Business Connect Directory unless otherwise stated. Business listings remain the property of their respective owners.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute site content without prior written permission.

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6. Third-Party Links & Services
Listings may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any external sites and encourage users to review their terms and privacy policies independently.

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7. Limitation of Liability
Business Connect Directory is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability of the site or listings.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use of or reliance on directory listings

  • Interactions with listed businesses

  • Errors, omissions, or interruptions of service

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8. Privacy
Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

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9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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10. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us using the site’s contact form.

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