Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 20, 2025
Welcome to BudgetVow. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the BudgetVow website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully, and contact us if you have any questions. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Using BudgetVow
1.1 Who Can Use the Service
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms.
1.2 Registration and Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for any activity that occurs through your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
1.3 Service Changes and Availability
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Service at any time, including the availability of any features, database, or content. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability.
2. Content and Intellectual Property Rights
2.1 BudgetVow Content
Unless otherwise indicated, the Service and all its content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are owned by BudgetVow, its licensors, or other providers of such material. The material is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
2.2 Limited License to Use
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service without our express written consent.
2.3 User Content
You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant BudgetVow a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with providing and promoting the Service.
2.4 Content Guidelines
You agree not to post, upload, or share any User Content that:
- Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or invasive of privacy
- Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
- Contains software viruses or any other malicious code
- Constitutes unauthorized advertising, spam, or promotional materials
- Impersonates any person or entity
- Interferes with the proper functioning of the Service
3. Venue Information and Bookings
3.1 Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about wedding venues, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on our Service. We recommend that you independently verify any information before making venue booking decisions.
3.2 Third-Party Venues
BudgetVow serves as a platform connecting users with venue providers. We are not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of third-party venues. Any transactions, communications, or relationships between you and venue providers are solely between you and such venues.
3.3 No Guarantees
BudgetVow does not guarantee the availability, quality, safety, or legality of venues listed on our platform. We do not guarantee that venues will honor reservations or agreements made through our Service.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BUDGETVOW DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.
BUDGETVOW DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BUDGETVOW 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 ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE;
- ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE;
- ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; OR
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BUDGETVOW'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00).
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BudgetVow, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.
7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
8. GDPR Compliance
As detailed in our Privacy Policy, users who are residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:
- Right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data
- Right to access the personal data we hold about you
- Right to have inaccurate personal data rectified
- Right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing of your personal data
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing of your personal data
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@budgetvow.com.
9. Cookie Policy
9.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or actions on our website.
9.2 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms.
- Performance cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
9.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visitwww.allaboutcookies.org.
9.4 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Santa Clara County, California.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- By email: help@budgetvow.com
- By visiting the contact page on our website
By using BudgetVow, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.