Hourbond Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 07 April 2025
These Terms of Use Agreement (the “Terms” or “Agreement”) are a binding contract between you and ASAPIUS, UNIPESSOAL LDA (“ASAPIUS”, “Company”, “us”, “our”, “we”) governing your access and/or use of our website www.hourbond.com (the “Site”) and the access and use of the HOURBOND App (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please cease all access and use of the Services.
For the Terms of Use Agreement regarding access, test and use of the HOURBOND Beta App, or Hourbond BETA, please see our BETA TESTING Terms and Conditions.
ASAPIUS reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes. You represent and warrant that you have the right and authority to enter into these Terms and that by doing so, you will not violate any law or breach any obligation to any third party.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:
ASAPIUS: The parent company and legal operator of HOURBOND.
HOURBOND, or App: The mobile and/or web application provided by ASAPIUS for scheduling, booking, and community management.
Site: The website hosted at www.hourbond.com through which the App may be promoted.
User: Any individual who accesses or uses the App.
Client: A User who books or participates in a scheduled activity.
Business, or Community: An individual or entity who, by any means, has access to the reserved area of the App to create, manage or offer scheduled activities though the App.
Slot: A defined time period created by a Business during which appointments, classes, or activities occur.
Booking: A reservation made by a Client to attend a Slot.
Services: All functionalities offered through HOURBOND and the Site.
Third-Party Services: Any external services integrated into the App, including but not limited to Firebase, Stripe, and other platforms.
License to Use the Services
Subject to the Terms set forth herein, ASAPIUS grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited privilege to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes. Except as expressly permitted by ASAPIUS in writing, you will not reproduce, redistribute, sell, create derivative works from, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Services. You agree not to attempt to circumvent any content-filtering techniques employ by us or attempt to access any feature or area or materials of our Services that you are not authorized to access. You agree not to develop or use any third-party applications that interact with our Services without our prior written consent, including any scripts designed to scrape or extract data from our Services. You agree not to use any device, software or routine to damage and/or interfere with the proper working of the Services. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to ASAPIUS computer systems or networks connected to ASAPIUS, through hacking, password mining or any other means. You agree not to introduce any malicious or technologically harmful material into our Services. You agree not to intentionally submit or transmit inaccurate information through the Services. You agree not to impersonate or pretend to be someone else while using the Services. You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposed, in a way that does not damage our reputation and in accordance with these Terms. All rights not expressly granted by ASAPIUS are reserved.
Eligibity
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App.
You must be at least 18 years old (or have reached the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to:
Create and/or manage a business account (“Community”);
Access paid features;
Enter into a binding agreement with ASAPIUS for commercial services;
Transact any payments, either through in-app purchases or external payment providers.
Certain users—such as babysitters, tutors, or youth entrepreneurs—may operate a Community provided they have the legal capacity to do so under local laws and/or have obtained appropriate guardian or parental authorization, and you represent that such permission has been granted. We reserve the right to require documentation confirming age, identity, or consent at any time.
Account Registration
You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to update such information as necessary.
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
For enhanced security, email verification is mandatory. Failure to verify may restrict your access to the App.
Payment, Subscription, and In-App Purchases
ASAPIUS may offer products and services for purchase on the App (“In-App Purchase”). If you choose to make an In-App Purchase, you acknowledge and agree that additional terms, disclosed to you at the point of purchase, may apply, and that such additional terms are incorporated herein by reference.
You may make an In-App Purchase through the following payment methods (“Payment Method”): (i) making a purchase through a third-party platform such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (“Third Party Store”), or (ii) paying with your credit card, debit card, or PayPal account, which will be processed by a third-party processor. Once you have made an In-App Purchase, you authorize us to charge your chosen Payment Method. If payment is not received by us from your chosen Payment Method, you agree to promptly pay all amounts due upon demand by us.
Subscription Model and Billing:
The HOURBOND App is offered on a subscription basis, with various tiers defining capacity limits (e.g., maximum members per Business, classes per month, members per Slot, waiting list capacity) and features (such as multi-admin support and advanced analytics). Specific tier details are provided within the App and/or on our website.
In-App Purchases (IAP) Subscriptions:
Digital subscriptions purchased within the App are processed via Apple’s App Store or Google Play and are subject to their respective billing policies, commission structures, and terms.
Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next cycle.
Cancellation:
You must cancel your subscription through your Apple or Google account settings. Deleting the App or your account does not cancel your subscription.
Free Trials:
Free trial periods, if offered, will convert to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends.
Refunds:
All subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or platform policies.
Other Subscriptions:
ASAPIUS may offer other subscription options. Nonetheless, the App will always offer an IAP option.
Cancellation:
You may cancel any other subscription by contacting us by email to support@hourbond.com, with the subject “Subscription Cancelation”
Free Trials:
Free trial periods, if offered, will convert to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends.
Refunds:
All subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or platform policies.
Price Adjustments:
ASAPIUS reserves the right to modify subscription pricing and feature sets with prior notice through the Services. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
Third-Party Services and Links
The Services may incorporate or rely on third-party service providers for authentication, hosting, data storage, analytics, payment processing, and other functionalities, such as Firebase. These third-party services are provided by entities over which ASAPIUS has no control and are governed by their own terms and conditions and privacy policies. By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that ASAPIUS is not responsible for the availability, performance, security, or data practices of such third-party services. In the event of any failure, data loss, or other issues attributable to third-party services, ASAPIUS’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ASAPIUS. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Use such services at your own risk.
User-Generated Content, Activities and Business Data
Content and Activities Responsibility:
You acknowledge and agree that all content and data you input into the App, including but not limited to scheduling and booking details, is your sole responsibility. You acknowledge and accept that your personal informations may be displayed in several areas throughout the App, such as listings, based on your activities and interactions.
ASAPIUS does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any data entered and/or actions performed by Users or Businesses. Any errors or omissions are the sole responsibility of the party providing the data. ASAPIUS shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the data, even if such errors result in financial loss or reputational harm to the Business or its Clients.
Responsibility for Business Data:
You acknowledge and agree that all data entered, including but not limited to scheduling information, slot configurations, and booking details, is the sole responsibility of the business using the App. ASAPIUS provides the platform for managing and displaying such data; however, ASAPIUS does not verify or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any information provided by businesses.
Third-Party Content and Links:
The App may allow businesses or users to post content or provide links (e.g., images, descriptions, external URLs). ASAPIUS is not responsible for, and does not endorse, any such content. Any reliance on user-generated content is solely at your own risk.
Injuries, Accidents, and Risks Disclaimer
Assumption of Risk
By using the Services for activities, such as scheduling or provide services for in-person activities, users and businesses fully understand and accept that such activities carry inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, physical injury, illness, property damage, or even death.
No Responsibility for Injuries or Damages
ASAPIUS, its officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, partners, licensors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses of any kind (including medical costs or legal fees) that may arise directly or indirectly from:
Participation in any activity or appointment scheduled through the Services.
The conduct or negligence of any business, client, user, or third party using the platform.
Inadequate supervision, training, or safety precautions taken during activities.
Third-Party Service Disclaimer
We act solely as a digital facilitator. We do not supervise, monitor, or guarantee the safety, legality, quality, or outcomes of any services provided by users or businesses on the platform. You acknowledge that any interaction is conducted solely at your own risk.
User Indemnification – Activities
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ASAPIUS and its affiliates from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, losses, damages, or injuries (including attorney fees) that result from your use of the Services to organize or participate in any activity, including but not limited to:
Injuries incurred during the activity.
Misrepresentations by businesses or service providers.
Failures in safety, training, licensing, or preparation by activity hosts.
Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, users and businesses hereby release and forever discharge ASAPIUS from any liability, claim, or demand arising out of any injury, loss, or damage resulting from any activity facilitated by the Services. ASAPIUS is not responsible for any transactions, communications, or interactions between businesses and you and/or third parties, and you agree that ASAPIUS shall have no liability for any such interactions.
Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability
ASAPIUS reserves the right to modify the Services. You are responsible for providing your own access to the Services. The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, and we make no express or implied representations or warranties regarding it. You therefore use the Services at your own risk. ASAPIUS expressly disclaims any and all representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
These Services (including without limitation any content or other part thereof) may contain general information only and by making these Services available, ASAPIUS is not rendering professional advice or services. Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our Services, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content on our Services is accurate, complete, or up to date. Before making any decision or taking action that might affect you or your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor.
Without limiting the foregoing, neither ASAPIUS nor any of ASAPIUS’s provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Services, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Services; or (iv) that the Services, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components. To the fullest extend permitted by law, ASAPIUS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or any other damages whatsoever, whether in action of contract, statute, tort (including without limitation, negligence), or otherwise, relating to or arising out of the use of this Services, even if we knew, or should have known, of the possibility of such damages.
If, notwithstanding the other provisions of these Terms, ASAPIUS is found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which arises out of or is in any way connected with your use of the Site or these Terms, ASAPIUS’s liability shall in no event exceed the amount of $20.00 USD or the total amount you have paid in the 12 months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.
ASAPIUS is not affiliated with any Business and/or Third-Party Services accessed or made available on the Services or any third party using the Services, including other Users. Any dispute you have with any Third-Party Services or other third party using the Services, including but not limited to any Business or Client or User, is directly between you and that third party. You irrevocably release ASAPIUS from any and all claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with those disputes. You will take reasonable precautions in all interactions with other Users, particularly if you meet offline or in person. You assume all risk when engaging in services of any other User and in connection with using the service, including but not limited to any risks associated with sharing confidential information with any other User. In such instance, you agree to hold ASAPIUS harmless and release ASAPIUS from any associated claims.
Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, logos, designs, text, images, documents, software and other intellectual property provided by our Services are the property of ASAPIUS or its licensors. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.
Feedback and Information
You may submit inquiries or feedback to ASAPIUS through the email addresses listed on the Site and/or thought the Services. Do not submit information that would be considered proprietary and confidential. ASAPIUS is not required to review any submission of content. To the extent you submit any ideas or feedback to ASAPIUS, you grant ASAPIUS a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to use such content for any purpose.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless ASAPIUS, its officers, directors, shareholders, predecessors, successors in interest, employees, agents, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any demands, loss, liability, claims or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), made against ASAPIUS by any third party due to or arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ASAPIUS is established. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction. Before filing any claim or dispute, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting ASAPIUS. You and ASAPIUS agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Services must be commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.
Termination
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Terms, ASAPIUS reserves the right to terminate or suspend, with or without notice and in our sole discretion, your right to access or use the Services at any time and for any or no reason, and you acknowledge and agree that we shall have no liability or obligation to you in such event and that you will not be entitled to a refund of any amounts that you have already paid to us, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
Miscellaneous
If any of the provisions of these Terms are held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and replaced with a valid provision that best embodies the intent of these Terms, so that these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms shall not be interpreted or construed to confer any rights or remedies on any third parties.
These Terms constitutes the entire understanding between ASAPIUS and you concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior terms and conditions, written or oral, and understandings regarding the same.
Privacy
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us by email: support@hourbond.com