Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 2, 2025
Welcome to Caribbean Speaks — Where Culture Meets Commerce. These Terms of Use outline your rights and responsibilities when using our platform. By accessing or using the Caribbean Speaks website (“Site”), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the Site.
1. Platform Purpose
Caribbean Speaks is a regional business directory dedicated to promoting, connecting, and elevating Caribbean-based businesses and entrepreneurs. We serve as a platform for visibility, discovery, and digital empowerment. We do not operate the businesses listed, nor do we guarantee any specific outcomes related to their products or services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use or submit information to this Site. By using the Site, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
3. License and Site Access
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Caribbean Speaks for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Site without our written permission.
4. User Accounts and Passwords
If you register an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials. You are also responsible for any activity under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use, notify us immediately at info@caribbeanspeaks.com.
5. User Submissions and Conduct
When submitting content to Caribbean Speaks (including business listings, reviews, images, or feedback):
You confirm the content is accurate, lawful, and your own.
You grant Caribbean Speaks a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content.
You agree not to submit:
False or misleading content
Defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
Content infringing on another’s intellectual property
Caribbean Speaks reserves the right to remove content and/or suspend users that violate these rules.
6. Community Expectations
This platform thrives on trust, pride, and mutual respect. Users are expected to:
Treat others with respect and dignity
Refrain from hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
Engage in honest, ethical business practices
We reserve the right to limit or remove access for those who violate these principles.
7. Business Listings and Reviews
Caribbean Speaks is not responsible for the accuracy, service quality, or interactions between users and listed businesses. Listings and reviews are user-submitted. While we aim to maintain a trustworthy space, we cannot verify every submission.
8. Complaint Submission
If you believe a business or review violates our standards, you may submit a formal complaint through our Complaint Submission Form. We review submissions and may take appropriate action, which may include removal of content or mediation.
9. Customer Review Policy
Users who submit reviews must:
Base reviews on personal experience
Avoid abusive or defamatory language
Agree to have their reviews published publicly and edited for clarity or formatting
Reviews may be removed if they violate these guidelines.
10. Privacy
We respect your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.
11. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site (logos, design, text, graphics) is the property of Caribbean Speaks or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
12. Third-Party Links
Caribbean Speaks may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those external websites.
13. Limitation of Liability
Caribbean Speaks does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free use of the Site. You use this platform at your own risk. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use of the platform.
14. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Caribbean Speaks harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
15. Modification of Terms
Caribbean Speaks may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Caribbean jurisdiction in which Caribbean Speaks operates. Any disputes shall be resolved under those laws.
17. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Caribbean Speaks
Email: info@caribbeanspeaks.com
Let this platform be a place where our stories thrive, our businesses grow, and our voices are heard across oceans.