SASAL Terms of Service

Governing Law: State of New York

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to SASAL.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SASAL platform (the “Service”) operated by SASAL, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

 

2. Nature of the Service

SASAL is a business networking and matching platform designed to facilitate connections, collaboration, and joint ventures between businesses and individuals.

IMPORTANT

The Company does NOT provide brokerage, advisory, or agency services.

  • We do not guarantee outcomes
  • We do not verify all user information
  • We do not participate in transactions

The Service is strictly a facilitation layer between independent parties. [eforms.com]

 

3. Eligibility & Account Approval

  1. The Service is intended for business users only (no consumer use).
  2. Registration may require screening, approval, or invitation.
  3. The Company may accept or reject any application at its sole discretion.

This clause supports a curated ecosystem model, common in high-quality B2B platforms.

 

4. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Comply with all applicable laws
  • Conduct professional business behavior

Users are solely responsible for:

  • Their interactions with other users
  • Any agreements or transactions entered into

 

5. Prohibited Conduct

Users shall not:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Circumvent the platform structure (e.g., off-platform abuse)
  • Engage in fraud, harassment, or illegal conduct
  • Use automated scraping or unauthorized access
  • Violate intellectual property or confidentiality

 

6. Transactions & Relationships

All transactions are directly between users.

The Company:

  • Is not a party to any agreement
  • Does not guarantee performance
  • Does not resolve commercial disputes

This is critical in marketplace legal structures to avoid liability exposure. [termsbox.com]

 

7. Fees

Certain features may require payment.

  • Pricing is defined separately
  • Fees are non-refundable unless stated
  • Company may change pricing with notice

 

8. Intellectual Property

All rights in the Service (software, branding, content) belong to the Company.

Users retain ownership of their content but grant the Company:

  • A worldwide, non-exclusive license
  • For use, display, and promotion within the platform

 

9. Confidentiality

Users agree not to disclose confidential information obtained via the platform without consent.

This clause is important for:

  • JV discussions
  • M&A-type conversations

 

10. Data & Privacy

Data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

The Company may process data:

  • To operate the platform
  • To improve matching
  • To ensure compliance

 

11. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if:

  • Terms are violated
  • Risk to other users exists
  • Reputational concerns arise

This flexibility is essential for curated communities.

 

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”.

We disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Accuracy of user information
  • Business outcomes
  • Availability or uptime

 

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

The Company’s total liability shall not exceed:

→ the amount paid by the user in the past 12 months

We are NOT liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages
  • Lost profits or business opportunities

This is a standard SaaS protection structure. [promise.legal]

Certain liabilities cannot be excluded under law (e.g., fraud). [contracthound.com]

 

14. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify the Company against claims arising from:

  • Their use of the Service
  • Their interactions with other users
  • Violations of law or these Terms

 

15. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

 

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

17. Dispute Resolution

All disputes shall be resolved:

  • Exclusively in courts located in New York County, New York

(Optional advanced clause) → arbitration / class-action waiver can be added

 

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company.