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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 1, 2024

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using BeeLocal's services. These Terms govern your use of our platform and constitute a binding legal agreement.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BeeLocal's services, website, or mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BeeLocal Ltd. ("BeeLocal," "we," "us," or "our"). We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must: • Be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) • Be a resident of a country where our Services are available • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement • Not be prohibited from using financial services under applicable laws By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to: • Provide accurate, current, and complete information • Maintain and promptly update your account information • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in suspicious activity.

4. Services Description

BeeLocal provides international money transfer and payment services, including: • Cross-border money transfers to individuals and businesses • Multi-currency accounts and wallets • Currency exchange services • Debit card services • Business payment solutions Our Services are subject to availability, transaction limits, and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time.

5. Fees and Exchange Rates

Our fees and exchange rates are disclosed before you confirm any transaction. By proceeding with a transaction, you agree to the applicable fees and rates displayed. • Transfer fees vary by destination, payment method, and delivery speed • Exchange rates are based on wholesale currency markets with our margin applied • Rates are locked at the time of transaction confirmation • All fees are non-refundable once a transaction is initiated We may change our fee structure at any time with notice to users.

6. Transaction Processing

When you initiate a transfer: • You authorize us to debit your payment method for the transfer amount plus fees • Processing times vary based on destination, payment method, and compliance checks • Transfers may be delayed or rejected for compliance, fraud prevention, or operational reasons • We are not responsible for delays caused by third parties, including banks and payment processors You may cancel a transaction before it is processed. Once funds are delivered, transactions cannot be reversed.

7. Compliance and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our Services for: • Money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal activities • Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation • Transactions involving sanctioned countries, entities, or individuals • Gambling, adult content, or other prohibited industries • Circumventing transaction limits or identity verification requirements We comply with all applicable anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. We may request additional documentation to verify your identity or the purpose of transactions.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property displayed on our Services are owned by BeeLocal or our licensors. You may not: • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission • Use our trademarks or branding without authorization • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code • Create derivative works based on our Services We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law: • Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages • Our total liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific transaction in question • We are not responsible for losses due to currency fluctuations, bank delays, or third-party actions Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services will be resolved through: 1. Informal negotiation - Contact our customer support first 2. Mediation - If negotiation fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation 3. Arbitration - Binding arbitration under the rules of the applicable arbitration association Class action waivers apply to the extent permitted by law. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. For users in other jurisdictions, local consumer protection laws may apply.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: BeeLocal Ltd. 123 Financial Street London, EC2A 1AA United Kingdom Email: legal@beelocal.app Phone: +44 20 1234 5678