By accessing and using Hanbay, you agree to abide by the rules and guidelines set forth in these Terms. Your use of the platform is subject to the following terms:

1. Account Creation and Maintenance

1.1 Registration

• You must create an account to access key features of Hanbay.
• Registration requires providing accurate, complete, and current information. Using false identities or impersonating others is strictly prohibited.

1.2 Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and must not share them with others.
• All activities carried out under your account are your responsibility.
• Notify Hanbay immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access or a security breach.

1.3 Account Updates

• Keep your contact details and account information up-to-date. Failure to do so may affect our ability to communicate with you or provide services.

2. Acceptable Use of the Platform

2.1 Permitted Activities
You may use Hanbay for lawful purposes, specifically for:

• Posting job or project listings.
• Applying for or offering freelance services.
• Communicating with other users for work-related purposes.

2.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:

• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.
• Post content that is defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or violates intellectual property rights.
• Circumvent or attempt to bypass Hanbay’s payment system for personal gain.
• Use bots, spiders, or other automated systems to extract data from the platform.
• Hack, disrupt, or interfere with the functionality or security of the platform.
• Impersonate another user or falsely represent your skills, identity, or qualifications.

3. User-Generated Content

3.1 Ownership and Responsibility

• You retain ownership of the content you share on Hanbay (e.g., job posts, proposals, portfolios).
• By posting content, you grant Hanbay a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display it on the platform.

3.2 Content Standards

• All content must be truthful, professional, and relevant to the platform’s purpose.
• Hanbay reserves the right to remove or moderate content that violates these Terms or is deemed harmful to the community.

3.3 Prohibited Content
Do not post:

• False or misleading information.
• Inappropriate, obscene, or harmful material.
• Content that infringes on the intellectual property or privacy of others.

4. Payments and Transactions

4.1 Secure Payments

• All payments must be processed through Hanbay’s secure payment system. Direct payment outside the platform is prohibited.

4.2 Fees

• Hanbay may charge service fees for transactions, which will be disclosed in advance.

4.3 Escrow and Disputes

• Funds for a project may be held in escrow until agreed deliverables are met.
• In case of disputes, Hanbay reserves the right to mediate and allocate funds as per platform policies.

5. Communication and Conduct

5.1 Professionalism

• Interactions between users must remain respectful and professional at all times.
• Avoid harassment, spamming, or other disruptive behaviors.

5.2 Monitoring and Moderation

• Hanbay may monitor communications to ensure compliance with these Terms but will respect your privacy where possible.

6. Data Privacy and Security

6.1 Privacy Policy

• Your use of Hanbay is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how your data is collected, used, and protected.

6.2 Security Measures

• While Hanbay employs robust security measures, you are also responsible for securing your devices and data.

7. Termination of Use

7.1 User-Initiated Termination

• You may close your account at any time by contacting us or using the platform’s account settings.

7.2 Hanbay-Initiated Termination

• Hanbay reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
  • Violate these Terms.
  • Engage in prohibited activities or harm other users.
  • Misuse the platform in any way.

7.3 Post-Termination

• Upon termination, access to your account and related data may be revoked.
• Funds held in escrow may be refunded or forfeited based on the nature of termination and applicable policies.

8. Compliance with Laws

• You are responsible for ensuring that your use of Hanbay complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

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