Terms of Service
Last updated: August 10, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using DAFTConnect, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
2. Description of Service
DAFTConnect is a community platform that connects entrepreneurs who have or are pursuing the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa. We provide networking opportunities, business directory services, and community resources.
3. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
4. User Content
You retain ownership of content you post, including business listings, service provider recommendations, and profile information. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform.
You are responsible for:
- Ensuring your content is accurate and truthful
- Not violating any laws or third-party rights
- Not posting defamatory or harmful content about service providers
- Maintaining confidentiality of others' business information
5. Community Guidelines & Content Moderation
Users must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully. We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts for violations including:
- False or misleading information about service providers
- Harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks
- Spam or unauthorized commercial solicitation
- Disclosure of private information without consent
- Content that violates Dutch or EU law
Service Provider Recommendations: When sharing experiences about service providers, please be factual and constructive. We are not responsible for the accuracy of user-submitted recommendations.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please see our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
7. Disclaimers
DAFTConnect is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
Important Disclaimers:
- We do not endorse or verify service providers listed on the platform
- User recommendations are personal opinions, not professional advice
- We are not responsible for the quality of services provided by listed businesses
- Always verify credentials and conduct your own due diligence
- Consult qualified professionals for legal, financial, or business advice
- DAFT visa information is for general guidance only - consult an immigration lawyer
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Dutch and EU law, DAFTConnect and its operators shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of business, revenue, or profits
- Damages arising from service provider relationships
- Content posted by other users
- Unauthorized access to your account
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the past 12 months (currently €0 as the service is free).
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these terms. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notification.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands, unless EU consumer protection laws provide otherwise.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hello@daftconnect.com