Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our platform
Legally Binding
By using our platform, you agree to these terms
Your Protection
Terms designed to protect both buyers and sellers
Updated Regularly
Terms may be updated to reflect our services
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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Fonatech Store (the "Platform", "Website", "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.
These Terms apply to all users, including buyers, sellers, and visitors. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Eligibility
By using Fonatech Store, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental consent. You also represent that you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.
Account Registration
To access certain features of our Platform, you may be required to register for an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Not share your account credentials with any third party
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or contain false, inaccurate, or incomplete information.
Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Fonatech Store is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account.
Purchases & Payments
When you make a purchase on Fonatech Store, you agree to the following:
- Pricing: All prices are listed in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) and are subject to change without notice
- Payment: You agree to pay all charges associated with your purchase using our approved payment methods
- Order Confirmation: We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason
- Product Descriptions: We strive to provide accurate product descriptions but do not warrant that descriptions are error-free
- Availability: Products are subject to availability and may be discontinued at any time
Payment Methods
We accept various payment methods including Mobile Money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money), Visa, Mastercard, and Wallet Balance. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount.
Seller Terms
If you register as a seller on Fonatech Store, you agree to the following additional terms:
- Product Accuracy: You are responsible for providing accurate product descriptions, images, and pricing
- Inventory Management: You must maintain accurate stock levels and update inventory promptly
- Order Fulfillment: You must fulfill orders within the specified timeframe (typically 2-3 business days)
- Product Quality: All products must meet quality standards and be as described
- Returns & Refunds: You must honor our return and refund policy for eligible items
- Commission Fees: A commission fee may be applied to each successful sale
- Seller Rating: Your seller rating may be affected by customer reviews and fulfillment metrics
Seller Protection
We provide seller protection against fraudulent chargebacks and other issues. Contact our support team for assistance with disputed transactions.
Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Posting counterfeit, illegal, or prohibited items
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
- Manipulating prices or engaging in price fixing
- Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Interfering with the Platform's security features
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
- Harassing, abusing, or threatening other users
- Posting spam, malware, or malicious code
- Scraping or copying content without permission
Violation Consequences
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension, termination, and legal action.
Intellectual Property
All content on Fonatech Store including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and trademarks is the property of Fonatech Store or its content suppliers and is protected by Tanzanian and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or transmit any content without prior written permission from Fonatech Store.
User-Generated Content
By posting content (reviews, product listings, etc.), you grant Fonatech Store a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display that content in connection with our services.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
We use encryption and security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease, and we may remove your content. You may contact us to request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Effect of Termination
Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination, including payment obligations for completed transactions.
Disclaimer of Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that:
- The Platform will function uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Platform is free of viruses or harmful components
- Product descriptions, prices, or other content are accurate or reliable
No Guarantees
Fonatech Store does not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of products sold by third-party sellers.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Fonatech Store SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months or TZS 100,000, whichever is greater.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration at the discretion of both parties.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue using our Platform.
The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: fonatechstore@gmail.com
- Phone: +255 792 394 913
- WhatsApp: Chat on WhatsApp
- Address: Dodoma, Tanzania
Need Clarification?
Our legal and support team is available to answer your questions about these Terms