Welcome to EventBombs.com!
This document outlines the comprehensive terms and conditions ("Terms") governing your use of **EventBombs.com** (referred to as "The Platform"). The Platform provides an online marketplace service designed to connect individuals and entities ("Customers") seeking event-related services with professional service providers ("Vendors").
By accessing, registering an account, creating a profile, or offering/booking services through EventBombs.com, you ("User," "Customer," or "Vendor") explicitly acknowledge and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. This Agreement is crafted to ensure transparency, foster a high-quality and trustworthy service environment, and clearly define the rights and responsibilities between all Users and The Platform.
Please read these Terms carefully and in their entirety before proceeding. Your continued use of the Platform signifies your full and unequivocal acceptance of this Agreement.
💡 1. Definitions
To ensure clarity, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
- **Platform:** Refers to the EventBombs.com website, its associated mobile applications, and all related services, tools, and features provided by EventBombs.com.
- **User:** Any individual or legal entity accessing, browsing, registering on, or otherwise utilizing any part of the Platform. This term encompasses both Customers and Vendors.
- **Customer:** A User who utilizes the Platform to search for, inquire about, or book event-related Services from Vendors.
- **Vendor:** A User who registers on the Platform to offer, list, and provide event-related Services to Customers.
- **Services:** The professional event-related services offered by a Vendor, including but not limited to photography, catering, decoration, entertainment, venue booking, and other specialized event support.
- **Inquiry:** A formal request for information, a quote, or availability submitted by a Customer to a Vendor through the Platform's designated communication channels.
- **Booking:** A confirmed and mutually agreed-upon arrangement between a Customer and a Vendor for the provision of specific Services, where the initial connection or Inquiry originated via the Platform.
- **Commission:** The pre-determined percentage-based fee payable by the Vendor to The Platform for each successful and completed Booking facilitated by EventBombs.com.
- **Content:** Any and all information, data, text, graphics, photographs, videos, audio, software, and other materials uploaded, posted, or displayed by any User on the Platform.
- **Review:** Written or star-based feedback provided by a Customer regarding their experience with a Vendor's Services.
✅ 2. Eligibility & Account Registration
2.1. **General Eligibility:** To become a User of the Platform, you must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract in accordance with applicable laws.
2.2. **Vendor-Specific Eligibility:** In addition to general eligibility, Vendors must:
- Be a legally recognized business entity or a professional operating in compliance with all relevant local, state, and national laws and regulations in their operating region.
- Possess all necessary licenses, permits, certifications, and insurance required to lawfully provide the Services they list on the Platform.
2.3. **Accurate Information:** All Users are required to provide accurate, complete, and truthful information during the registration process and maintain its accuracy throughout their active use of the Platform. Providing false or misleading information may lead to immediate account suspension or termination.
2.4. **Platform Discretion:** The Platform reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to approve or reject any User registration, or to suspend or terminate any existing account, without prior notice or explanation, if it deems the User or their activities to be in violation of these Terms or detrimental to the Platform's integrity or community.
🌐 3. General Platform Usage & Conduct
3.1. **Account Security:** Users are solely responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of their account login credentials (username and password) and for all activities that occur under their account. You must notify EventBombs.com immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3.2. **Acceptable Use Policy:** Users agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Platform. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Engaging in any illegal, fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful activities.
- Misrepresenting your identity, qualifications, or the nature of your Services/Inquiries.
- Spamming, sending unsolicited communications, or engaging in any form of harassment.
- Attempting to circumvent the Platform's commission structure or direct bookings outside the Platform for leads generated through EventBombs.com.
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
- Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Platform without explicit consent.
3.3. **Content Standards:** All Content uploaded, posted, or transmitted by Users on the Platform must be:
- Accurate, truthful, and not misleading.
- Lawful, not defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory.
- Free from infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret) or privacy rights.
The Platform reserves the right to review, edit, remove, or suspend any Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, at its sole discretion, without prior notice.
🎉 4. Terms for Customers
4.1. Using the Platform for Booking Services
Customers can utilize EventBombs.com to effortlessly search for, discover, inquire about, and facilitate the booking of a wide range of event-related Services from Vendors listed on the Platform. The Platform provides tools and features to help Customers make informed decisions, such as Vendor profiles, portfolios, and Reviews.
4.2. Customer Responsibilities
- **Accurate Information:** Provide accurate and complete information in all Inquiries and during all communications with Vendors.
- **Clear Communication:** Communicate clearly, respectfully, and promptly with Vendors regarding Service requirements, expectations, changes, or cancellations.
- **Direct Payments:** Understand that all financial transactions, including payments for Services, deposits, and refunds, are handled **directly between the Customer and the Vendor**. The Platform does not process, hold, or guarantee any payments between Customers and Vendors.
- **Fulfillment of Agreements:** Fulfill your obligations as agreed in the Booking terms established directly with the Vendor.
4.3. Customer Reviews & Ratings
Customers are strongly encouraged to leave honest, fair, and constructive Reviews and ratings for Vendors after Services are successfully completed. Reviews contribute to the community's trust and help other Customers make informed choices. The Platform moderates Reviews for abusive, inappropriate, or clearly false content but does not verify the accuracy of every statement or endorse any specific Review.
4.4. Crucial: Disputes, Transactions, and Fraud Liability Disclaimer
The Platform acts solely as an introductory intermediary to facilitate connections between Customers and Vendors. **EventBombs.com is NOT liable for any transactions, payments, financial agreements, or contractual arrangements made directly between Customers and Vendors.**
Furthermore, EventBombs.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any alleged fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, breach of contract, non-performance, or any other dispute or issue that may arise between a Customer and a Vendor. **Any and all disputes regarding the quality, delivery, payment, refunds, or any other aspect of Services are solely and exclusively between the Customer and the Vendor.**
Customers are advised to exercise due diligence, conduct their own verification, review Vendor portfolios and Reviews thoroughly, and enter into clear, written agreements directly with Vendors before making any payments or commitments. EventBombs.com strongly recommends seeking independent legal advice if you have concerns about contractual terms with a Vendor.
While the Platform is not obligated to intervene in disputes, Customers may **report concerns or provide detailed feedback/reviews** regarding a Vendor's conduct, service quality, or alleged fraudulent activity. We value community integrity and reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to investigate reported issues. Based on valid grounds and sufficient evidence, the Platform may take appropriate administrative action, including but not limited to, issuing warnings, temporarily suspending, or permanently **blacklisting a Vendor** from the Platform to protect the community.
💼 5. Terms for Vendors
5.1. Vendor Listing & Profile (Free Listing)
Creating and maintaining a basic Vendor profile on EventBombs.com is **completely free of charge**. This allows you to showcase your business name, contact details, service categories, a compelling description, and a high-quality portfolio of images and videos to potential Customers.
5.2. Lead Generation & Inquiries Management
The Platform actively generates and forwards qualified Customer Inquiries directly to relevant Vendors based on their listed Services and availability. You agree to respond to all such Inquiries promptly and professionally, ideally within 24-48 hours, to maximize your conversion opportunities and ensure Customer satisfaction. The Platform does not guarantee a minimum number of Inquiries or Bookings.
5.3. Booking & Service Provision Responsibilities
Upon receiving an Inquiry, you will communicate directly with the Customer to discuss their needs, provide quotes, and finalize all Booking details and pricing. **You are solely and entirely responsible for the delivery, quality, safety, and legality of the Services you provide to the Customer.** All Bookings must be fulfilled diligently and professionally as per the agreed-upon terms with the Customer. Any changes, modifications, or cancellations must be communicated clearly and promptly to both the Customer and the Platform.
5.4. Commission Structure & Payment
The Platform operates on a **performance-based commission model**, aligning our success with yours. You agree to pay a Commission to EventBombs.com for every **successful Booking** that originates from an Inquiry facilitated by the Platform.
- **Commission Rate:** The specific commission rate will be clearly communicated to you during the onboarding process and will be based on your service category or other agreed-upon terms. This rate is a percentage of the final agreed-upon value of the Services provided for each Booking.
- **When Commission is Earned:** Commission is earned by the Platform and becomes payable by you **after the Service for a Booking has been successfully completed** and **you have received full payment from the Customer** for that Service.
- **Invoicing & Payment:** You agree to notify the Platform of a successful Booking and its final value within a specified timeframe (e.g., 3 days) of the Service completion. The Platform will then issue an invoice for the Commission due. Commission payments must be made within the agreed-upon payment terms (e.g., 7 days) of receiving the invoice. Failure to report a Booking or pay Commission on time may result in severe consequences, including immediate account suspension or permanent blacklisting from the Platform.
- **Cancellations & Refunds:** If a Booking is genuinely cancelled by the Customer before the Service is rendered, no Commission is due. However, if a Booking is cancelled due to the Vendor's fault, non-performance, or if the Customer is issued a refund due to Vendor's failure to deliver as promised, the Platform reserves the right to take appropriate action, including account suspension or termination, and may require reimbursement of any incorrectly paid commissions.
5.5. Vendor Performance & Compliance
You agree to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and quality in the Services you offer and in all interactions with Customers. The Platform may establish and update quality guidelines, performance metrics, and compliance requirements that Vendors must strictly adhere to. Consistent failure to meet these standards, including but not limited to receiving numerous negative Reviews or reports, may lead to administrative actions up to and including account termination and blacklisting.
5.6. Sponsored Listings & Premium Services
The Platform may offer optional **Sponsored Listing** opportunities or other premium services (e.g., enhanced analytics, priority placement in search results, dedicated marketing support) for an additional fee. Details, benefits, and pricing for these services will be outlined separately and are entirely optional for Vendors. Participation in these services does not guarantee Bookings or specific outcomes.
🔒 6. Data Privacy & Security
6.1. **User Data Handling:** All Users agree to handle any personal information received through the Platform (e.g., Customer contact details, Vendor business information) with the utmost confidentiality and in strict compliance with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.
6.2. **Platform's Privacy Policy:** The Platform's comprehensive Privacy Policy, available separately on its website, governs the collection, use, storage, and protection of all User data. By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
6.3. **Security Measures:** The Platform implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect User data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
©️ 7. Intellectual Property
7.1. **User Content Ownership:** Users retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in the Content they provide for their profiles or interactions on the Platform. However, by submitting Content, you grant EventBombs.com a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your Content in connection with the Platform's operation and for promotional purposes, in any media formats and through any media channels.
7.2. **Platform IP:** All intellectual property rights in the Platform itself, including its design, software, trademarks, logos, and content (excluding User-provided Content), are owned by EventBombs.com or its licensors. You agree not to use the Platform's intellectual property without prior written consent.
⚖️ 8. Representations & Warranties
8.1. **General User Warranties:** All Users represent and warrant that their use of the Platform and any Content they provide complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms. You warrant that you have the right to submit all Content you provide and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
8.2. **Vendor-Specific Warranties:** In addition to general warranties, Vendors specifically represent and warrant that:
- They have all necessary licenses, permits, certifications, and expertise to lawfully provide the Services they list on the Platform.
- Their Services will be performed with due care, skill, and in a professional, safe, and workmanlike manner, meeting or exceeding industry standards.
- They will honor all Bookings and agreements made with Customers through the Platform.
🛡️ 9. Limitation of Liability
9.1. **Intermediary Role:** The Platform acts solely as an intermediary to connect Customers and Vendors. **EventBombs.com is not a party to, and has no responsibility or liability for, the direct contractual relationship, transactions, or interactions between Customers and Vendors.** This includes, but is not limited to, the quality, safety, legality, or delivery of Services, or any disputes arising from payments, cancellations, or refunds.
9.2. **No Guarantee:** The Platform does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content (including Vendor profiles or Customer Reviews) or Services provided by Users. Users rely on such information at their own risk.
9.3. **Exclusion of Damages:** To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:
- Your use or inability to use the Platform.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform.
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or content.
- Any Services provided by Vendors or obtained by Customers through the Platform.
- Any alleged fraud, misrepresentation, or non-performance between Users.
9.4. **Cap on Liability:** In no event shall the Platform's total aggregate liability to any User for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Platform exceed the greater of: (a) the amount of Commission (if applicable) paid by that User to the Platform in the six (6) months preceding the claim; or (b) Indian Rupees One Thousand (INR 1,000).
🤝 10. Indemnification
10.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EventBombs.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable legal fees), and demands arising out of or in connection with:
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Your use or misuse of the Platform.
- Any Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Platform.
- Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of a third party.
- **For Vendors:** Your provision of Services to Customers, including any claims related to the quality, safety, legality, or performance of such Services, or any disputes with Customers.
🔚 11. Term & Termination
11.1. **Agreement Term:** This Agreement commences upon your first access, use, or registration as a User on the Platform and remains in full force and effect until terminated by either party as described herein.
11.2. **Termination by User:** You may terminate your account and this Agreement by providing written notice to the Platform or by following the account closure procedures available on the Platform (if any).
11.3. **Termination by Platform:** The Platform reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and this Agreement immediately, without prior notice or liability, if:
- You breach any material term of these Terms.
- You engage in fraudulent, misleading, illegal, or harmful activities.
- For Vendors: You receive consistently poor Customer Reviews or significant complaints, fail to pay Commission due, or violate quality standards.
- The Platform, in its sole discretion, determines that your conduct is detrimental to the Platform or its User community.
11.4. **Effect of Termination:** Upon termination, your access to the Platform may be revoked, your profile and Content removed (subject to data retention policies), and any outstanding financial obligations (e.g., Commissions) will become immediately due and payable.
🏛️ 12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
12.1. **Governing Law:** This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12.2. **Amicable Resolution:** Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including its existence, validity, or termination, shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through good faith negotiations between the parties.
12.3. **Binding Arbitration:** If an amicable resolution cannot be reached within [e.g., 30] days, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by binding arbitration in a competent jurisdiction in India, in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The language of arbitration shall be English.
12.4. **Jurisdiction for Enforcement:** The courts in [Specify City, e.g., New Delhi or the city of your registered office in India] shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing any arbitration award or for seeking interim relief.
⚙️ 13. General Provisions
13.1. **Entire Agreement:** These Terms & Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and EventBombs.com regarding your use of the Platform, superseding all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and the Platform.
13.2. **Amendments:** The Platform reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time, in its sole discretion. We will notify you of significant changes through prominent notices on the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications will constitute your explicit acceptance of the updated Terms.
13.3. **Severability:** If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13.4. **No Waiver:** No waiver by EventBombs.com of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Platform to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.5. **Assignment:** You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of EventBombs.com. The Platform may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing, registering an account, creating your profile, or utilizing any services provided by EventBombs.com, you unequivocally acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these comprehensive Terms & Conditions. Your continued engagement with the Platform signifies your explicit and legally binding acceptance of this Agreement.
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