Terms

1BusinessWorld — Terms of Use

Effective: Monday, August 25, 2025 • Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2025

Entity: 1BusinessWorld Inc., 285 Fulton Street, Fl 85, New York, NY 10007, USA

Table of Contents

  1. Overview & Acceptance
  2. Definitions & Interpretation
  3. Changes to the Terms or Platform
  4. Eligibility, Accounts & Security
  5. Our Role; Hosting; No General Monitoring
  6. User Content: Ownership, License, Permissions
  7. IP Complaints; Notice-and-Takedown; Repeat Infringers
  8. Prohibited Conduct
  9. Listings, Marketplace & User-to-User Interactions
  10. Events (Virtual & In-Person)
  11. Fees, Billing, Trials, Renewals & Taxes
  12. Advertising, Sponsorship & “Sponsored” Labels
  13. No Professional Advice
  14. Third-Party Services, Links & Embeds
  15. Privacy, Cookies, Consent & Preferences
  16. Security; Incidents
  17. AI, Labs & Beta Features
  18. Intellectual Property; License to You; Feedback
  19. Export Controls, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption
  20. Accessibility
  21. Indemnification
  22. Disclaimers
  23. Limitation of Liability
  24. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Class Waiver
  25. Termination & Suspension
  26. Regional Addenda (Summary)
  27. Notices & Electronic Communications
  28. Miscellaneous (Entire Agreement, Assignment, Severability, Force Majeure, Survival, Language)

1) Overview & Acceptance

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of websites, applications, event platforms, content, tools, and services operated by 1BusinessWorld Inc. (“1BusinessWorld,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (collectively, the “Platform”). By creating an account, clicking “I agree,” or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you act on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind it; “you” includes that organization.

2) Definitions & Interpretation

“User Content” means content you or your organization submit or make available via the Platform (e.g., listings, logos, text, slides, images, audio/video, live streams, chats, comments). “Events” includes virtual and in-person sessions, conferences, and recordings. “including” means “including without limitation.” Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

3) Changes to the Terms or Platform

We may modify these Terms and the Platform. Material changes become effective 30 days after posting; we will notify registered users by email or in-product notice. Continued use after effectiveness constitutes acceptance. We may add, modify, or discontinue features at any time.

4) Eligibility, Accounts & Security

You must be 18+ (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). Users aged 16–17 may use only with verifiable consent of a parent/guardian where permitted by law. Provide accurate registration information, maintain the security of your credentials, and promptly notify us of unauthorized use. You are responsible for activity under your account.

5) Our Role; Hosting; No General Monitoring

1BusinessWorld operates a global business ecosystem that connects members, companies, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and audiences. We host User Content and third-party materials and may provide discovery, listings, and event infrastructure. We are not the publisher of User Content, do not generally monitor content or user transactions, and act expeditiously on valid notices under our Notice-and-Takedown Policy and applicable law.

6) User Content: Ownership, License, Permissions

  1. Ownership. You retain ownership of your User Content.
  2. License to 1BusinessWorld. You grant 1BusinessWorld a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, adapt, translate, publish, perform, display, distribute, promote, and create derivative works of the User Content in connection with the Platform, Events, and 1BusinessWorld marketing, in any media now known or later developed. Where permitted by law, you waive moral rights (or agree not to assert them) to enable formatting, editing, and promotion.
  3. Permissions & Representations. You represent and warrant that you have all rights and permissions (including copyrights, trademarks, privacy/publicity rights, and consents for personal data, likenesses, music, and third-party materials) necessary for the above license; and that your User Content and its use under these Terms do not violate law or third-party rights.
  4. Moderation. We may remove or disable User Content that we reasonably believe violates these Terms or law, and we may preserve and disclose content when legally required.

7) IP Complaints; Notice-and-Takedown; Repeat Infringers

We respond to copyright and trademark complaints under our Notice-and-Takedown Policy (DMCA-style), and we honor applicable notice-and-action obligations (e.g., EU Digital Services Act). We may suspend or terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

8) Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to, and not to enable others to: (a) violate laws or third-party rights; (b) post or transmit unlawful, infringing, deceptive, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or harmful material; (c) compromise Platform security or integrity; (d) scrape, crawl, index, or harvest data except as permitted by robots.txt or our written authorization; (e) reverse engineer, decompile, or circumvent technical controls; (f) send spam, malware, or conduct phishing; (g) impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation; (h) use the Platform for unlawful surveillance or discriminatory profiling; (i) bypass consent controls for cookies or similar technologies.

9) Listings, Marketplace & User-to-User Interactions

Third parties may create business listings, profiles, offers, and sponsored posts. Unless expressly stated, 1BusinessWorld is not a party to user-to-user or user-to-vendor transactions.

  • Accuracy & Compliance. Each listing owner is solely responsible for accuracy, legality, claims, and disclosures; for required licenses and product/service compliance; and for taxes and regulatory obligations (including export/import).
  • Payments. Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe) under their terms. We do not store full payment card numbers.
  • Identity & Vetting. We may offer optional verification but do not guarantee the identity or qualifications of any user or vendor.
  • Release. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you release 1BusinessWorld from claims, demands, and damages arising from or related to disputes with other users or vendors.

10) Events (Virtual & In-Person)

By registering, you agree to event-specific terms, codes of conduct, and venue rules. Events may be recorded(audio/video/photographs). You grant 1BusinessWorld a license to use your image, voice, and likeness captured at Events per our Event Terms & Media Release. Speakers grant content licenses as set in their agreements. Speakers, schedules, and formats may change; we are not liable for travel or ancillary costs. Refunds/cancellations are governed by Event Terms and Refunds & Cancellations. We may refuse or revoke credentials for policy violations or unlawful conduct.

11) Fees, Billing, Trials, Renewals & Taxes

Pricing is shown at checkout. Subscriptions automatically renew until canceled as disclosed at purchase; you may cancel as instructed before renewal to avoid further charges. Applicable taxes (VAT/GST/sales) may be added. Refunds follow Refunds & Cancellations. We may change prices on notice for future terms.

12) Advertising, Sponsorship & “Sponsored” Labels

Some content/listings are sponsored or paid promotions and will be clearly labeled. Targeting may be based on your consent and preferences. Unless explicitly stated, we do not endorse third-party products or services.

13) No Professional Advice

Platform content (including speaker sessions and materials) is for informational purposes only and does not constitutelegal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Seek professional advisors before acting on any information.

14) Third-Party Services, Links & Embeds

The Platform may link to or embed third-party services (e.g., social media widgets, maps, video platforms, webinar tools). Those services are subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control or assume responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.

15) Privacy, Cookies, Consent & Preferences

Your personal data is processed per our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Manage consent and tracking via Privacy/Opt-Out Preferences; we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) where applicable. California and other U.S. state residents may use Do Not Sell/Share to opt out of certain data “sharing.”

16) Security; Incidents

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and risk. No method is 100% secure. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for unauthorized access or use arising from events beyond our reasonable control. Where legally required, we will provide breach notifications.

17) AI, Labs & Beta Features

Experimental or AI-assisted features may be provided as beta, “as-is,” and may produce incomplete or inaccurate results. Do not rely on them for decisions with legal, medical, financial, or safety impact.

18) Intellectual Property; License to You; Feedback

The Platform and 1BusinessWorld-created content are owned by 1BusinessWorld or its licensors and protected by IP laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Platform as permitted by these Terms. Trademarks, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners; you may not use 1BusinessWorld marks without written permission. Feedback you provide may be used by us without restriction and without compensation, and you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable license to use it.

19) Export Controls, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption

You represent you are not located in, under the control of, or a national/resident of any embargoed country or sanctionedparty list, and you will not use the Platform for prohibited purposes. You will comply with applicable export, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws (including U.S. OFAC, U.S. Export Administration Regulations, EU/UK sanctions regimes, and anti-bribery laws such as the U.S. FCPA and UK Bribery Act).

20) Accessibility

We strive to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. See our Accessibility Statement. If you encounter barriers, contact accessibility@1businessworld.com and we will assist and remediate where feasible.

21) Indemnification

You will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1BusinessWorld and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to (a)your User Content; (b) your breach of these Terms or law; (c) your interactions or transactions with other users or vendors; or (d) your misuse of the Platform.

22) Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AVAILABILITY, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. TO THE EXTENT WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM DURATION PERMITTED.

23) Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 1BUSINESSWORLD AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES; OR FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION; ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE PLATFORM. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE PLATFORM WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) USD $100 OR (B) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY. NOTHING HERE EXCLUDES LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

24) Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Class Waiver

Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules, except where mandatory consumer protection laws of your country require otherwise.

Arbitration (U.S. users). Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS (or AAA) under its applicable Rules, seated in New York County, New York, in English. YOU AND 1BUSINESSWORLD WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, to the extent permitted by law. A court of competent jurisdiction may enter judgment on the award. You may seek individual relief in small-claims court if eligible. EEA/UK/Brazil consumersretain any non-waivable rights to bring disputes in their local courts.

Injunctive Relief. Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief to prevent unauthorized use or misuse of IP or the Platform.

25) Termination & Suspension

We may suspend or terminate access immediately if you breach these Terms, violate law, or pose a risk to the Platform, other users, or third parties, including for repeat IP infringement. You may stop using the Platform at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination survive (including 5–9, 10–13, 15–19, 21–24, 26–28).

26) Regional Addenda (Summary)

  • EEA/UK Consumers. Nothing in these Terms limits your mandatory consumer rights under applicable law.
  • Brazil (LGPD). Data subject rights and the role of our Encarregado (DPO) are described in our Privacy Policy.
  • California/Other U.S. States. State privacy rights and opt-outs are addressed in our Privacy Policy and Do Not Sell/Share page.

27) Notices & Electronic Communications

Legal notices to 1BusinessWorld must be sent to legal@1businessworld.com and by mail to 1BusinessWorld Inc., Attn: Legal, 285 Fulton Street, Fl 85, New York, NY 10007, USA. DMCA/IP notices must follow our Notice-and-Takedown Policy. We may provide notices to you via email, in-product messages, or posting on the Platform. You consent to electronic communications for contractual notices and records.

28) Miscellaneous (Entire Agreement, Assignment, Severability, Force Majeure, Survival, Language)

Entire Agreement. These Terms and the documents they reference (below) are the entire agreement between you and 1BusinessWorld regarding the Platform.
Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign them.
Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
No Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
Force Majeure. We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond reasonable control.
Survival. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination do so.
Language. These Terms are in English; translations are for convenience only and the English version controls.

Referenced Policies & Pages:

  • Privacy Policy: /privacy-policy
  • Cookie Notice & Preferences: /cookie-notice • /privacy-preferences
  • Do Not Sell/Share (US): /do-not-sell
  • Notice-and-Takedown (DMCA/DSA): /notice
  • Accessibility Statement: /accessibility
  • Disclaimer: /disclaimer
  • Event Terms & Media Release: /event-terms
  • Refunds & Cancellations: /refunds