Important Notice
By using Campus Business Hub, you agree to these terms. Last updated: January 15, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Campus Business Hub platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this platform.
Agreement Components
This agreement includes:
- These Terms of Service
- Our Privacy Policy
- Any additional guidelines or rules posted on the platform
- Campus-specific regulations and policies
2. Eligibility
User Requirements
Student Status
You must be a currently enrolled student at a recognized educational institution to use this platform.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to create a business account and conduct transactions.
Verification
You agree to provide accurate information and undergo verification processes as required.
Note: Business owners must maintain active student status. Graduated students have a 6-month grace period to transition their businesses.
3. Account Terms
Account Responsibilities
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must provide accurate and complete registration information
- You must promptly update your information if it changes
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Account Types
| Account Type |
Requirements |
Limitations |
| Customer |
Student verification |
Can purchase products/services |
| Business Owner |
Additional business verification |
Can sell products/services, limited to campus regulations |
| Campus Ambassador |
Campus administration approval |
Platform moderation, campus-specific oversight |
4. Transactions and Payments
Transaction Guidelines
- All transactions must comply with campus regulations and local laws
- Prices must be clearly stated and include all applicable taxes
- Sellers are responsible for product/service delivery as described
- Buyers must make payments through approved payment methods
- Refund policies must be clearly stated by sellers
Payment Processing
We partner with secure payment processors to handle transactions. By using our payment services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate payment information
- Pay all applicable fees and charges
- Authorize us to charge your payment method for completed transactions
- Accept our dispute resolution process
Platform Fees: We charge a 5% transaction fee on all sales to maintain and improve our services.
5. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited on Campus Business Hub:
Illegal Items
Sale of illegal substances, weapons, stolen property, or any items prohibited by campus regulations.
Academic Dishonesty
Sale of completed assignments, exam papers, or any services that facilitate academic dishonesty.
Fraudulent Activities
Misrepresentation of products, fake reviews, pyramid schemes, or any deceptive practices.
Harassment
Bullying, threats, hate speech, or any form of harassment against other users.
Intellectual Property Violations
Sale of counterfeit goods or unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
Violation Consequences: Accounts engaging in prohibited activities will be suspended immediately and may be reported to campus authorities.
6. Content Guidelines
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you create, but grant us a license to use it for platform operations:
- Non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your content
- Right to modify content for technical compatibility
- Right to remove content that violates our policies
Content Standards
All user-generated content must:
- Be accurate and truthful
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Not contain offensive or inappropriate material
- Comply with campus conduct codes
- Be relevant to the campus community
7. Intellectual Property
Platform IP
Campus Business Hub and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
You maintain ownership of your business names, logos, product designs, and other intellectual property you create. However, by using our platform, you grant us a license to display this content to facilitate transactions.
Trademark Guidelines
You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission. This includes our name, logo, and any other distinctive brand features.
8. Limitation of Liability
Platform as Marketplace
Campus Business Hub acts as a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers. We are not party to transactions between users and are not responsible for:
- Quality, safety, or legality of items sold
- Accuracy of product descriptions
- Seller's ability to deliver items
- Buyer's ability to pay for items
Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes between users, we provide mediation services. However, our liability is limited to the amount of fees we collected from the transaction in question.
Legal Notice: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
9. Termination
Account Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:
- Violates these Terms of Service
- Creates risk or possible legal exposure for us
- Harms other users or the platform community
- Is reported by campus authorities
User-Initiated Termination
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the platform immediately ceases
- We may delete your account information
- Completed transactions remain binding
- Outstanding obligations must be fulfilled
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through:
- Email notifications to registered users
- Platform announcements
- Updated "Last Modified" date
Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the platform.