Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to GymZone UAE. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GymZone UAE ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Description of Services

GymZone UAE operates an online directory platform connecting customers with gyms across United Arab Emirates. Our services include:

  • Free public directory browsing for visitors
  • Gym listing services for service providers
  • Subscription plans (Essential, Pro, Ultimate) with varying features and visibility
  • Review and rating systems
  • Search and discovery tools

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Types

  • Visitors: Can browse the directory and read reviews
  • Gym Owners: Can create and manage gym listings
  • Administrators: Platform management accounts (by invitation only)

5. Subscription Services

5.1 Subscription Tiers

We offer 3 subscription tiers for gym owners:

  • Essential: Basic listing features
  • Pro: Enhanced visibility and features
  • Ultimate: Premium tier with maximum visibility

5.2 Billing and Payment

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selected billing cycle. All fees are in AED (Dhs) unless otherwise stated. Payment processing is handled securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor.

You authorize us to charge your provided payment method for all fees owed. If a payment fails, we will attempt to notify you and may suspend or downgrade your subscription after a grace period.

5.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled prior to the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current rate for your subscription tier.

5.4 Cancellation Policy

You may cancel anytime. Your plan benefits continue until the end of your billing period, then automatically downgrades to free tier.

5.5 No Refunds

All subscription fees are non-refundable.

5.6 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our subscription fees at any time. Price changes will apply to new subscriptions and renewals. We will provide you with reasonable advance notice of any price changes. Your continued use of the service after the price change goes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified fee.

5.7 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will notify you via email. For initial subscriptions, your account may be immediately suspended. For renewal payments, you will receive a grace period of up to 7 days to update your payment method. If payment is not received within the grace period, your subscription will be automatically downgraded to the free Essential tier.

6. Business Listings

6.1 Listing Content

Gym owners are responsible for all content in their listings, including but not limited to gym information, descriptions, images, contact details, and social media links. You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal right to create and manage the gym listing
  • All information provided is accurate, current, and complete
  • You own or have the necessary rights to all content you upload
  • Your listing does not infringe on any third-party rights
  • Your listing complies with all applicable laws and regulations

6.2 Business Claims

If you claim an existing gym listing, you represent that you are an authorized representative of that gym with the right to manage its online presence.

6.3 Listing Accuracy

You agree to maintain accurate and up-to-date information in your gym listing. We reserve the right to verify listing information and to remove or modify listings that contain inaccurate, misleading, or prohibited content.

7. Reviews and Ratings

7.1 Submitting Reviews

Users may submit reviews and ratings for gyms listed on our platform. By submitting a review, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your review content.

7.2 Review Guidelines

Reviews must be based on genuine experiences and must not contain:

  • False, misleading, or defamatory statements
  • Profanity, hate speech, or discriminatory content
  • Personal information about individuals
  • Spam, advertisements, or promotional content
  • Content that violates any applicable laws

7.3 Review Moderation

We reserve the right to moderate, approve, reject, or remove reviews that violate our guidelines. Reviews from authenticated users with higher ratings may be published immediately, while others may require approval.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Create fake accounts or impersonate others
  • Manipulate reviews or ratings
  • Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Use the service for any illegal purpose

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Property

The GymZone UAE website, including its design, graphics, logos, text, software, and all other content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our platform. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with operating and promoting our services.

9.3 Trademarks

"GymZone UAE" and related logos are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

10. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including but not limited to Stripe (payment processing), Supabase (authentication), AWS S3 (file storage), and Google reCAPTCHA (spam prevention). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service "As Is"

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 No Endorsement

We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any gyms listed on our platform. Listings are provided for informational purposes only. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging with any gym.

11.3 User Content

We do not verify the accuracy of user-generated content, including reviews and gym listings. Reviews represent the opinions of individual users and do not reflect our views.

11.4 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GYMZONE UAE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use our services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or your personal information
  • Any interruption or cessation of our services
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through our services
  • Any errors or omissions in content or any loss or damage incurred from using content
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on our platform

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR FIVE HUNDRED UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DIRHAM (AED 500), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GymZone UAE and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of our services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content or gym listings

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at hello@frontierdigitalventures.co. Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease.

14.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • At our sole discretion

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. We may delete your account and content. Termination does not entitle you to any refund of subscription fees.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

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

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in United Arab Emirates. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal action, you agree to contact us at hello@frontierdigitalventures.co and provide a detailed description of the dispute to allow us an opportunity to resolve it informally.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GymZone UAE regarding the use of our services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

GymZone UAE
Email: hello@frontierdigitalventures.co
Website: http://localhost:3000

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.