Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Built Here (builthere.eu, "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use our services. These terms form a legally binding agreement between you and HIPT (Hobby Internet Projects Thomas), trading as Built Here.

2. Company Information

• HIPT (Hobby Internet Projects Thomas)
• Trading as: Built Here
• KvK: 42143820
• VAT: NL005532180B68
• Nijmegen, The Netherlands
• Email: info@builthere.eu

3. Description of Service

Built Here is a curated launch platform where makers can submit, discover, and promote digital products. We provide free and premium launch options.

4. Account Registration

To submit products or vote, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

You may not create multiple accounts to manipulate votes, circumvent restrictions, or for any fraudulent purpose.

5. User Content

When you submit content (including product information, logos, and descriptions), you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on our platform and marketing channels
• Warrant that you have the right to submit such content
• Warrant that your content does not infringe any third-party rights

6. Prohibited Content

You may not submit products or content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes intellectual property rights of others
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Promotes illegal activities, gambling, or adult content
• Distributes copyrighted content without authorization (including IPTV or streaming services)
• Involves counterfeit goods, weapons, or controlled substances
• Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information
• Constitutes spam, scams, or fraudulent schemes
• Harasses, threatens, or discriminates against others

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Manipulate votes or rankings through fake accounts or automated means
• Submit false or misleading product information
• Circumvent our review process or fraud prevention measures
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our platform without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
• Use our platform to send unsolicited communications

8. Launch Services

Free Launches: Products submitted for free launch enter our queue and are published when a slot becomes available. Free launches include a nofollow link to your product. You must add the Built Here badge to your product homepage and complete badge verification before your free launch can go live.

Premium Launches: Premium launches allow you to select your launch date and include a dofollow link plus a premium badge. Premium launches do not require homepage badge verification. Premium launch dates are subject to availability and our approval process.

9. Review and Approval

All product submissions are subject to our review and approval. We reserve the right to reject, remove, or modify any submission at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to provide reasons for rejection, though we will endeavor to provide feedback when possible.

10. Payments and Refunds

Premium services are billed in Euros (EUR) where applicable taxes are included or shown at checkout. Payments are processed by Stripe, our payment provider. By purchasing, you also agree to Stripe's applicable terms and privacy policy.

• Payment is required before your premium launch date is confirmed
• Refunds are available if we cannot accommodate your requested launch date or if your product is rejected after payment
• No refunds are provided after your product has been successfully launched
• We do not guarantee specific results, traffic, or outcomes from launching on our platform

If you are a consumer in the European Union, mandatory statutory rights apply and are not limited by these terms. For refund requests, contact info@builthere.eu.

11. Intellectual Property

The Built Here name, logo, website design, and original content are our intellectual property and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our branding without prior written permission.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, except where such disclaimers are not permitted under applicable law. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We are not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or legality of products submitted by users.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Built Here and HIPT shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities. Our total liability for any claim arising from these terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under mandatory consumer protection law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HIPT (Hobby Internet Projects Thomas) and Built Here from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our services, your content, or your violation of these terms.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may close your account by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, though previously published products may remain visible.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms where permitted by law.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands and applicable European Union law. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Netherlands, without prejudice to mandatory consumer rights to bring proceedings in your country of residence where applicable.

18. Privacy and Cookies

Our processing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

19. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary and the remaining provisions remain in effect.

20. Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@builthere.eu