Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Budapest Expert Hub. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services ("Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you:

• Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
• Represent that you have the capacity and authority to enter into these Terms
• Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Description of Services

Budapest Expert Hub is a platform that connects users seeking professional services with qualified experts in various fields. Our Services include:

• Expert Profiles: Display of expert profiles, qualifications, and services
• User Queries: Submission of service requests by users
• Matching System: Connection between users and relevant experts
• Communication Tools: Messaging and negotiation features
• Reviews and Ratings: Feedback system for service quality

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide accurate, complete, and current information
• Choose a secure password and keep it confidential
• Update your information promptly when it changes

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access

4.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal or unauthorized use of our Services
• Inactivity for extended periods (typically 12+ months)

5. Expert Accounts

5.1 Expert Requirements

Experts must:

• Provide accurate and verifiable professional information
• Maintain current qualifications and certifications
• Respond to user inquiries in a timely manner
• Adhere to professional standards and ethics

5.2 Service Standards

Experts agree to:

• Provide services as described in their profiles
• Maintain professional communication with users
• Complete agreed-upon services satisfactorily
• Not engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices

6. User Conduct

Users agree to:

• Use our Services for legitimate purposes only
• Provide accurate information when submitting queries
• Communicate respectfully with experts
• Pay for services as agreed upon
• Not harass, abuse, or threaten experts

7. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services are owned by Budapest Expert Hub and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks without prior written consent
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code

9. Fees and Payments

9.1 Service Fees

Basic use of our platform is free. We may charge for:

• Premium features and enhanced visibility
• Commission on completed transactions
• Advertising and promotional services

9.2 Payment Terms

For paid services:

• All fees are non-refundable unless specified
• We reserve the right to change fees with notice
• Payment processing is handled by third-party providers

10. Disclaimers

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
• Accuracy or reliability of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Budapest Expert Hub shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or system failures
• Actions of third parties (experts, users, payment processors)

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our Services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Budapest Expert Hub from:

• Any claims arising from your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Any disputes between you and other users or experts

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services:

• At any time, with or without cause
• With or without notice
• Immediately upon violation of these Terms

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hungary, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms should be directed to: