Welcome to EscrowGuards. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, platforms, and services (collectively, “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1.1 Binding Agreement:
By using the EscrowGuards website, registering for an account, or utilizing any Services provided by EscrowGuards, you agree to these Terms. Your access to and use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, including any modifications that may be made from time to time.
1.2 Modifications:
EscrowGuards reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time. All changes will be posted on our website, and the revised Terms will take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2.1 Service Overview:
EscrowGuards provides a secure, third-party escrow service designed to protect funds and facilitate trust in online transactions. Our Services include fund collection, secure storage, transaction processing, and dispute resolution support.
2.2 Service Eligibility:
To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old and possess the legal capacity to enter into contracts. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
2.3 Service Availability:
While we strive to ensure continuous service availability, EscrowGuards may experience temporary interruptions, maintenance, or unforeseen technical issues. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time without prior notice.
3.1 Account Creation:
To access certain features of our Services, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary.
3.2 Account Security:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify EscrowGuards immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use or breach of your account. EscrowGuards will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to protect your account credentials.
3.3 Account Termination:
EscrowGuards reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at its sole discretion, including but not limited to violations of these Terms. Upon termination, you remain responsible for any outstanding obligations incurred through your use of the Services.
4.1 Proper Use:
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:
Use the Services in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful practices.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services or servers.
4.2 User-Provided Content and Transactions:
By initiating a transaction through EscrowGuards, you agree to submit accurate and verifiable information relevant to the transaction. You understand that EscrowGuards acts solely as an intermediary and does not control the content or quality of the goods or services exchanged in a transaction.
4.3 Fees and Payments:
Usage of our Services may incur fees as described on our website or in separate service agreements. You agree to pay all applicable fees in connection with your use of the Services. All fees are non-refundable, except as otherwise provided or required by law.
5.1 Escrow Mechanism:
When a transaction is initiated, funds are held in a secure escrow account until the pre-determined conditions set forth in the transaction agreement are met. Once conditions are satisfied, EscrowGuards will release funds to the appropriate party.
5.2 Transaction Disputes:
In the event of a dispute arising from a transaction, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the issue through EscrowGuards' internal dispute resolution process. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute may be escalated according to the procedures outlined in the transaction agreement or resolved through mediation/arbitration as specified by applicable law.
5.3 No Guarantees:
EscrowGuards is not responsible for the quality, safety, or performance of the goods or services exchanged between users. Our role is limited to facilitating the secure holding and release of funds in accordance with the transaction terms.
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how EscrowGuards collects, uses, and discloses information about you in connection with the Services. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
7.1 Ownership:
All content, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other proprietary information on the EscrowGuards website are owned by or licensed to EscrowGuards and are protected by intellectual property laws. You agree not to use, reproduce, or distribute any such materials without our express written permission.
7.2 User Content:
Any content you submit through the Services remains your property; however, by submitting, you grant EscrowGuards a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.
8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties:
The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. EscrowGuards expressly disclaims any warranties regarding uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that the Services will meet your specific requirements.
8.2 Limitation of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, EscrowGuards shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services. Our aggregate liability for any damages shall not exceed the total amount of fees you have paid to EscrowGuards in the past 12 months.
8.3 Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EscrowGuards, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
9.1 Governing Law:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which EscrowGuards is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9.2 Arbitration:
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the designated arbitration institution in the relevant jurisdiction, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.
9.3 Jurisdiction:
In any action to enforce these Terms or seek damages for breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and attorneys’ fees.
10.1 Termination:
EscrowGuards reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must promptly discontinue all use of the Services.
10.2 Survival:
Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, including those regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification, shall remain in effect after termination.
11.1 Entire Agreement:
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and EscrowGuards regarding your use of the Services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.
11.2 Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or severed to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
11.3 Waiver:
The failure of EscrowGuards to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
11.4 Contact Information:
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
EscrowGuards Legal Department
