Welcome to GBP Tools. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and the white label Google Business Profile (GBP) management tools we provide. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to follow these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and customers of GBP Tools.
We’ve written these Terms in simple language to make them easy to understand.
1. About GBP Tools
GBP Tools offers white label tools to help businesses, agencies, and marketers manage Google Business Profiles. Our services include optimizing listings, managing reviews, creating posts, and generating reports, all customizable with your branding. These Terms outline your rights and responsibilities when using our website and services.
2. Eligibility to Use Our Services
To use our website or services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old or have legal authority to enter agreements.
- Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or using our tools.
- Comply with all applicable laws and Google’s Business Profile policies (https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177).
- Not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
If you’re using our services on behalf of a business or organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Account Registration and Security
To access our services, you may need to create an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information, such as your name, email, and business details.
- Keep your account information up to date.
- Protect your account credentials (e.g., username and password) and not share them with others.
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe you’ve violated these Terms.
4. Use of Our Services
Our white label Google Business Profile management tools allow you to:
- Optimize Google Business Profile listings for better local SEO.
- Manage reviews, posts, and images under your own branding.
- Generate reports and dashboards for your business or clients.
- Use AI-powered tools to create optimized content, such as posts or review responses.
When using our services, you agree to:
- Use the tools only for lawful purposes and in compliance with Google’s policies.
- Provide accurate business information for profile management.
- Not misuse our tools, such as by attempting to manipulate reviews or violate Google’s guidelines.
- Not attempt to access, modify, or reverse-engineer our software or systems.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you misuse our services or violate these Terms.
5. White Label Services
Our white label services let you present our tools as your own, with custom branding (e.g., logos, colors). You agree to:
- Use white label features responsibly and not misrepresent our tools as your own proprietary software.
- Ensure any client data you provide (e.g., for agencies managing multiple profiles) is accurate and authorized.
- Comply with all applicable laws when using our tools to manage client profiles.
We are not responsible for disputes between you and your clients arising from your use of our white label services.
6. Payments and Subscriptions
Our services may require payment, such as for subscriptions or trials. By purchasing our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate billing information (e.g., credit card details).
- Pay all fees as described on our website at the time of purchase.
- Authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscriptions, if applicable.
- Contact us if you believe there’s an error in billing.
All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or stated in our refund policy (if applicable). We may change pricing at any time, but we will notify you in advance of changes affecting your subscription.
If you fail to pay on time, we may suspend or terminate your access to our services. All prices exclude taxes, which you are responsible for paying unless otherwise stated.
7. Intellectual Property
Our website and services, including all software, designs, logos, and content (except your own branding or data), are owned by GBP Tools or our licensors. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our software or content without permission.
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to access our source code.
- Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written consent, except as allowed under our white label services.
By using our white label tools, you may upload branding materials (e.g., logos, colors). You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use these materials solely to provide our services (e.g., to create branded dashboards). You retain ownership of your branding materials.
8. User Content and Responsibilities
When you use our services, you may provide or generate content, such as Google Business Profile posts, review responses, or client data. You agree that:
- You have the right to provide this content and it does not violate any laws or third-party rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks).
- Your content complies with Google’s Business Profile policies.
- We may remove or modify content that violates these Terms or Google’s policies.
You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of all content you provide or generate through our tools.
9. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use our services to engage in illegal activities or violate Google’s policies.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our website or systems.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access our website without permission.
- Impersonate another person or entity or provide false information.
- Share harmful content, such as malware or phishing links, through our tools.
We may suspend or terminate your account if you engage in prohibited activities.
10. Termination
You may stop using our services at any time by closing your account. We may suspend or terminate your access if you:
- Violate these Terms or Google’s policies.
- Fail to pay fees owed.
- Misuse our services or engage in prohibited activities.
Upon termination, you must stop using our services, and we may delete your account data, except as required by law. Provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, liability) will remain in effect.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, GBP Tools is not liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., loss of profits, data, or business opportunities) arising from your use of our services.
- Errors or inaccuracies in our tools or content.
- Interruptions or downtime in our website or services.
- Actions of third parties, such as Google or payment processors.
Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us for the services in the 12 months before the claim arose.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:
- Our website or tools will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.
- Our services will meet your expectations or achieve specific results (e.g., improved SEO rankings).
- Data provided through our tools (e.g., analytics, reports) will be 100% accurate.
You use our services at your own risk. We are not responsible for decisions you make based on our tools or data.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold GBP Tools harmless from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services.
- Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
- Content you provide or generate through our tools.
- Disputes with your clients or third parties related to your use of our services.
14. Third-Party Services
Our services may integrate with third-party platforms, such as Google Business Profiles, Zapier, or CRM systems. We are not responsible for:
- The availability, accuracy, or security of third-party services.
- Any changes to third-party policies (e.g., Google’s Business Profile rules).
- Disputes arising from your use of third-party integrations.
You are responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms of any third-party services you connect to our tools.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through our website. The “Last Updated” date shows when the Terms were last revised. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the updated Terms.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of [insert state, e.g., California], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts of [insert county, e.g., Los Angeles County, California]. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of these courts.
17. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, form the complete agreement between you and GBP Tools regarding our services.
- Severability: If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.
- No Waiver: If we do not enforce any part of these Terms, it does not mean we waive our rights.
- Assignment: You may not transfer your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may transfer our rights to another entity (e.g., in a merger).
