TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Ecobilda is a platform and service to connect world natural building and permaculture enthusiasts (Helpers) with projects and hosts around the world (Hosts) to enable cultural exchange, learning possibilities, skills and information exchange and to help out in countries across the world (collectively, the Services).
The Services are accessible at www.ecobilda.org
By using the Site or Services, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions and to be legally bound by them and by our Data Protection policy (collectively referred as Terms), whether or not you become Host or Helper. Any use of the Site is governed by the Terms.
The site enables Hosts and Helpers to connect. You agree that Ecobilda is not a party to any agreements entered into between Hosts and Helpers nor is Ecobilda a travel agency, an organised exchange program, an agent or an insurer. Ecobilda does not monitor the Hosts and Helpers and disclaims all liability in this regard.
Eligibility
Ecobilda aims at connecting adults over 18 years old, thus any use of the Site by anyone under 18 is expressly prohibited. By using the Site or Services you expressly warrant that you are an adult over 18 years old.
No Warranty
Ecobilda does not warranty any Listing (as defined below in article 3) or quality of event. You understand that the pictures on the Site are for information only and in the responsibility of Hosts and Helpers.
You acknowledge that in case you would seek any legal remedy for actions or omissions of Helpers or Hosts, or any third parties, you will not claim any liability against Ecobilda.
How Ecobilda works
Hosts can register with Ecobilda for free to create Listings which describe the nature of the exchange that will take place (a “Listing”).
When a Host is registered, Helpers are able to contact them through the Site.
Although Listings can be viewed without registering, Hosts and Helpers must create an account to be able to contact each other.
Helpers can register enabling them to:
- Create a profile, upload photos, read feedback, leave feedback;
- Contact Hosts;
- Be contacted by Hosts;
- Contact other Helpers;
Verify their identity via email.
As stated above, Ecobilda is not a party to any agreement between Hosts and Helpers, neither is Ecobilda a travel agency, organized exchange program, an agent or an insurer.
Hosts Registration and Obligations
When registering as a Host, you agree and confirm that:
- You are responsible for your own account security and you will not share your account details with any other person;
- You will use your real name, address and contact details;
- All other information you provide will be accurate and true;
- You either organise the project you are publishing through Ecobilda, or have suitable permissions in place to allow Helpers to register through you;
- Any Helpers you accept will genuinely benefit from the project.
As a registered Host, you acknowledge that:
You are using Ecobilda entirely at your own risk and we expressly exclude all liability for any loss or damage you, your family, your reputation, your business or your property may suffer as a result of using Ecobilda;
- Ecobilda do not screen the identity of any Helpers and you are solely responsible for ensuring that any person you accept is who they say they are;
- You are solely responsible for complying with the relevant rules and laws in your jurisdiction (if any) especially with regard to tax, insurance and visas.
- You will keep your Listing up to date, and if no longer valid or required, promptly update it, remove it or mask it from the Site.
As part of your Listing, you are required to upload a photo of your project. When doing so:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty free, worldwide licence to use that photo on your Listing and elsewhere on or in connection with Ecobilda;
- You warrant that it is your own photo and our use of the photo will not infringe the rights of any other person.
As stated above, you acknowledge that Ecobilda is not set up to provide or replace local employment opportunities. It is your responsibility to define and comply with this. Ecobilda will remove or edit your Listing if we believe (in our sole discretion) that it infringes or violates another person’s rights or any laws in any country.
Helper Registration and Obligations
When registering as a Helper, you agree and confirm that:
- You are responsible for your own account security and you will not share your account details with any other person;
- You are over 18 years old, or if different, the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction;
- You will use your real name, address and contact details;
- All other information you provide will be accurate and true;
You acknowledge that:
Ecobilda is a platform and service for connecting Hosts and Helpers. Your suitability will depend on the profile you write. We are not an agency and we do not guarantee that you will find a suitable project, though we are available to help and provide advice.
Though we actively encourage it we cannot guarantee that any Host you contact after registering will respond to your query or be available at any particular time or on any particular dates;
Once registered, Hosts will also be able to view your profile and to contact you;
We do not screen the identity of any Hosts and you are solely responsible for ensuring that any person you accept is who they say they are;
You are fully responsible for investigating whether your chosen Host and the opportunities they are offering are suitable for you and your needs;
You are using Ecobilda entirely at your own risk and we expressly exclude all liability for any loss or damage you, your family, your reputation, your business or your property may suffer as a result of using Ecobilda;
You are solely responsible for complying with the relevant rules and laws in your jurisdiction (if any) especially with regard to your visas.
Ecobilda reserves the right to remove and terminate any account without warning.
You must be tolerant to ways of living and be sympathetic with any rules set by the Host.
Hosts and Ecobildaz conduct
By using the Site and Service you agree that you are solely responsible for compliance with any law, rule, regulation, that may apply to your relationship with any Host, Helper or any third party. You acknowledge that you will not:
- Violate these Terms, any law or regulation, or any order of a court
- Use the Site or Services for illegal purpose, especially to breach violate Ecobilda Data Protection policy or Terms;
- Use the Site or Services for purpose that would violate the Terms or any law;
- Imply in any way any partnership between Ecobilda and you or any endorsement or affiliation with Ecobilda;
- Harm in any way Ecobilda’s reputation, brand or image including through unauthorized use of the Site or Services, infringement of Ecobilda’s intellectual property rights, passing off, registration and/or use of Ecobilda domain names, trademarks or logos or any other identifier that would create a confusion with Ecobilda or imply a connection with Ecobilda;
- Harass any Host or Helper or collect or store any personal data about them other than for purposes of the Service or engage in any abusive behavior;
- Offer, as a Helper to stay in any accommodation without any permission or authorization or submit any Listing with false or misleading information;
- Register for more than one Helper or Host account or register for an Ecobilda Account on behalf of an individual other than yourself, or falsify or misrepresent yourself;
- Recruit or solicit any Host or Ecobildaz to join third-party services or websites that are competitive to Ecobilda, without Ecobilda's prior written approval;
- Use any software or devices to access in any way any authorized web pages on the Site or attempt to harm, decipher, decompile any of the softwares used to provide the Site or Services;
- Damage the Site or Services, including, through the use of viruses, Trojan horses, forged routing or electronic mail address information or similar methods or technology;
- Collect or retrieve data from our Site to compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, database, directory, or otherwise encourage, promote or assist any third party in doing any of the foregoing.
- Ecobilda reserves the right, without prior notice and at any time, (i) to remove or disable access to the Site or Services at its sole discretion, in case of violation of the Terms; (ii) to investigate and prosecute any violation of the Terms (iii) to disclose any of your information if required to do so by law.
Misconduct
If you feel someone is violating the Terms and acting inappropriately, you should immediately report such person to the appropriate authorities and then to Ecobilda.
If an account has been removed, terminated it is not possible to set up a second account.
Safety
You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Site safety guidelines and that Ecobilda is not, in any way, responsible for guaranteeing the safety of any Hosts, Helpers or any person associated with either of them.
Privacy
By using the Site and Service you agree that Ecobilda's Data Protection policy governs Ecobilda's collection and use of your personal data and information.
The Data Protection may be updated by Ecobilda from time to time.
Miscellaneous
You agree to indemnify Ecobilda against any claims, actions, proceedings, losses, damages, expenses and costs (including without limitation court costs and legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of Ecobilda.
Ecobilda may contain links or references to third party websites. Any such links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over third party websites and accept no legal responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them. The display of any link or reference to any third party website does not mean that we endorse that website, product or service.
Ecobilda may retract or change their services at any time without notice or refund.
You acknowledge that Ecobilda is a service to enable contact and does not act as an agent or is party to any exchange you organise.
We may modify the Terms from time to time. You agree to be bound by any changes made by us. It is your responsibility to check the Terms from time to time to verify such changes.
These terms are governed by Belgian law and any disputes which might arise between you and us in relation to Ecobilda will be heard in the exclusive jurisdiction of the Belgian courts, unless we both agree otherwise.