Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GCC Scout website located at gccscout.com ("Website") and any related services provided by GCC Scout ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

Description of Service

GCC Scout is a directory and marketplace platform designed to connect enterprises with Global Capability Center (GCC) service providers. Our services include:

• Directory listings of GCC service providers
• Provider profiles and company information
• Search and comparison tools
• Request for quotation (RFQ) facilitation
• Informational content about GCC setup and operations

User Accounts

Certain features of our Website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our Website to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data without permission
• Send spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate any person or entity

Provider Listings

If you are a service provider listed on our platform, you additionally agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information about your company and services
• Maintain current and up-to-date listing information
• Respond professionally to inquiries from potential clients
• Not misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or capabilities
• Comply with all applicable professional and industry standards

We reserve the right to remove or suspend any listing that violates these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GCC Scout and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Website or services without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
• Any particular results will be achieved through use of our services

We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any service provider listed on our platform. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging any provider.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GCC Scout shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of or inability to use our Website or services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GCC Scout and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.