Terms of Service

Last updated: December 22, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Biashara Bridges ("the Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.

2. Description of Service

Biashara Bridges is an online marketplace platform that connects:

  • Businesses seeking funding and partnerships
  • Investors looking for investment opportunities
  • Job seekers and employers
  • Service providers and clients

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Not share your account with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Types

We offer different account types:

  • Individual: For personal use and job seekers
  • Business: For companies and entrepreneurs
  • Investor: For individuals and entities seeking investment opportunities

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Engage in any automated use of the system (bots, scrapers, etc.)

5. Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post on the Platform. By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform.

5.2 Content Standards

All content must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading
  • Comply with applicable laws
  • Not infringe on third-party rights
  • Not contain offensive, harmful, or inappropriate material

5.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

6. Payments and Fees

6.1 Transaction Fees

Certain features and services may require payment. All fees are:

  • Clearly disclosed before purchase
  • Non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • Subject to change with notice

6.2 Payment Methods

We accept various payment methods including:

  • Credit/Debit cards (via Stripe)
  • PayPal
  • M-Pesa (Kenya)
  • CashApp
  • Venmo

6.3 Wallet Services

Our platform provides wallet services for managing funds. You agree to:

  • Use wallet services only for legitimate transactions
  • Maintain sufficient funds for your transactions
  • Report any unauthorized transactions immediately

7. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its content (excluding user content) are owned by Biashara Bridges and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices
  • Use our trademarks without permission

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with third-party services (payment processors, authentication providers, etc.). Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • That the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • That defects will be corrected
  • That the Platform is free from viruses or harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Damages arising from user content or third-party conduct
  • Damages exceeding the fees paid by you in the past 12 months

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Biashara Bridges from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content posted on the Platform

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For fraudulent or illegal activity
  • At our discretion, with or without cause

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act of Kenya.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Biashara Bridges regarding use of the Platform.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Questions? If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact our support team at support@biasharabridges.com