Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Bannu Book! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using Bannu Book, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Bannu Book, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Bannu Book. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Bannu Book after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Use of Services

License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Bannu Book for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Permitted Uses

You may use Bannu Book to:

• Browse information about Bannu city, its history, and culture
• Search for businesses and services in the directory
• Submit your own business listing (subject to approval)
• Contact businesses listed in our directory
• Share content via social media links provided

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or third parties
• Scrape, copy, or harvest data from the website using automated means
• Use the website to spam, phish, or engage in fraudulent activities
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website
• Submit false, misleading, or deceptive business information

3. Business Directory Listings

Submission Guidelines

When submitting a business listing to Bannu Book's directory, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Only submit businesses that are legitimate and legally operating
• Have the authority to submit information on behalf of the business
• Update your listing promptly if information changes
• Not submit duplicate or spam listings
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Review and Approval

All business listings are subject to review and approval by Bannu Book. We reserve the right to:

• Reject any listing that does not meet our guidelines
• Remove or modify listings that contain inaccurate information
• Suspend or terminate listings that violate these Terms
• Request additional verification or documentation

Listing Accuracy

You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your business listing. Bannu Book does not verify the accuracy of submitted information and is not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in business listings.

No Guarantee of Placement

Listing your business in our directory does not guarantee visibility, traffic, or business results. We do not promise specific placement or ranking in search results.

4. User-Generated Content

Content You Submit

By submitting content to Bannu Book (including business listings, contact forms, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your content on our website.

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit. However, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content
• The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content complies with all applicable laws

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that is:

• Illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive
• Defamatory, obscene, or pornographic
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Containing viruses or malicious code
• Spam or unsolicited advertising

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Bannu Book, including text, images, logos, graphics, design, and code, is the property of Bannu Book or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices

Third-Party Content

Some images and content on Bannu Book may be sourced from third parties (e.g., Unsplash). Such content is used in accordance with their respective licenses and terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Bannu Book may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or services.

When you click on external links or interact with third-party services, you are subject to their terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before proceeding.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Bannu Book is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our website
• Availability: We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Business Listings: We do not verify or endorse businesses listed in our directory
• Fitness for Purpose: We do not guarantee that our services will meet your specific requirements

You use Bannu Book at your own risk. Any reliance you place on information found on our website is strictly at your own discretion.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bannu Book, its owners, operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Harm resulting from interactions with businesses listed in our directory
• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or databases
• Service interruptions, delays, or technical failures

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of Bannu Book shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the past 12 months.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bannu Book, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website or services
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to our website
• Your business listing information

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Bannu Book is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We use Firebase services for data storage and management. Your data is subject to Firebase's security measures and Google's privacy practices.

11. Termination

By You

You may stop using Bannu Book at any time. To remove your business listing, please contact us at the email address provided below.

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Bannu Book at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Submission of false or misleading information
• Any conduct that we deem harmful to our website or users

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use Bannu Book will immediately cease. We may delete your account and content at our discretion.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Bannu Book shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If we cannot reach a resolution, the matter will be resolved through the legal system as described above.

13. General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bannu Book regarding your use of our website.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us: