User-Submitted Listings Policy
Overview
Welcome to our business directory app, where users can submit listings of their favorite businesses. Our platform is designed to help people share the businesses they love, offering free exposure to these businesses in a positive light. Below is a detailed explanation of how our system works, our legal compliance, and the options available to business owners.
How Our Listings Work
- User-Submitted Listings: Users can add any business they like by providing basic information such as the business name, address, category, and a brief comment about why they appreciate the business.
- Visual Enhancements: To make the listings visually appealing, we assign a randomly generated AI image to each listing. These images are abstract patterns or shapes that align with our app’s branding, primarily featuring black. The images are purely decorative and bear no relevance to the businesses themselves.
- Geo-Fenced Check-Ins: Users can check in at the businesses listed in our directory using a geo-fenced feature within the app. This allows them to build a list of recent check-ins and participate in prize draws sponsored by us and our partners.
- Business Reviews: Each listing includes a link to the business’s Google Reviews page, encouraging users to leave positive feedback.
Legal Compliance
We take legal compliance very seriously and strive to ensure that all activities on our platform are in line with UK law. Specifically, we rely on the following legal principles:
- User-Generated Content: Under UK law, platforms that host user-generated content, such as our business directory, are generally not held liable for the content submitted by users, provided that they act swiftly to remove or address any content that is illegal or infringing upon the rights of others. We provide an easy process for business owners to claim or request the removal of their listing if they choose to do so.
- Right to Claim or Remove Listings: Business owners have the right to claim their listing, which allows them to take control of the content and manage it directly. If a business owner prefers not to have their business listed, they can request the removal of the listing at any time, and we will comply promptly.
- Intellectual Property: The random AI-generated images used in our app are purely for decorative purposes and do not depict any trademarks, logos, or other proprietary imagery related to the businesses listed. This ensures that we are not infringing on any intellectual property rights.
Benefits to Businesses
- Free Exposure: Businesses listed on our platform gain free exposure to a wider audience, potentially attracting new customers who discover them through positive user recommendations.
- Positive Feedback: The listings include a direct link to the business’s Google Reviews page, providing an easy way for satisfied customers to leave positive reviews and help boost the business’s online reputation.
Options for Business Owners
- Claim Your Listing: Business owners can claim their listing, allowing them to manage and update the content directly. This gives them full control over the information displayed about their business.
- Request Removal: If a business owner does not wish to be listed, they can request the removal of their listing at any time. We will remove the listing promptly and without question.
Conclusion
We are committed to maintaining a platform that respects the rights of businesses and users alike. Our goal is to foster a positive community where users can share their favorite businesses while providing businesses with an opportunity for increased visibility. Should you have any concerns or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.