1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By using GlobalGift, you accept these terms and conditions. This agreement is a contract between you (the "User") and GlobalGift.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
GlobalGift is a B2B2B technology platform that acts as an intermediary connecting customers with local businesses through digital vouchers. We do not handle physical merchandise or make shipments.
3. MANDATORY PRE-CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
Before making any purchase, we inform you:
- Identification of GlobalGift: platform operated under Italian laws
- Complete characteristics of the voucher
- Total price with commissions included
- Available payment methods
- Right of withdrawal according to refund policy
- Validity period of the voucher
4. ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION
4.1 You must be 18 years or older to use GlobalGift.
4.2 Upon registration, you declare under oath that you provide true, accurate and complete information.
4.3 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account.
4.4 GlobalGift reserves the right to verify the identity of users and businesses.
5. BUSINESS VERIFICATION
5.1 The review time for each business application is estimated as necessary to verify its real, legal and concrete existence.
5.2 GlobalGift reserves the right to reject businesses that do not meet its requirements.
6. VOUCHER SYSTEM
6.1 Each voucher has a unique and unrepeatable QR code that guarantees its use only once.
6.2 Vouchers are valid for the period specified in each one.
6.3 Once redeemed, the voucher is non-refundable and non-transferable.
7. PURCHASE AND PAYMENT PROCESS
7.1 Customers select vouchers and make secure payment through authorized processors (Stripe, Mercado Pago, others in the future).
7.2 The retention of GlobalGift's 5% commission is made on the full price published in each Voucher.
7.3 Other costs, taxes and/or discounts may be added depending on the payment platform and/or tax legislation of each country and are at the expense and order of the business offering the voucher.
7.4 Payments are processed with Stripe Connect security standards, which include:
- 256-bit data encryption
- PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
- Multifactor authentication
- 24/7 fraud monitoring
8. BANK ACCOUNTS
8.1 Businesses can associate bank accounts to receive payments.
8.2 For international transfers, the WISE bank account is used, Rue du Tróne 100, 3rd floor, Brussels, 1050, Belgium.
9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
9.1 GlobalGift: Secure payment processing, voucher delivery and mediation in disputes.
9.2 Businesses: Honor valid vouchers during their validity and provide promised services.
9.3 Customers: Present vouchers in conditions and respect validity dates.
10. DATA MODIFICATION
10.1 Modification of business data can only be performed by the owner.
10.2 Each business owner has exclusive management of their information as well as the designation of "employees" who have their own dashboard that allows them to redeem or validate business vouchers. 10.2.1 Employees do not have access to the creation, editing or deletion of vouchers in the business nor can they modify business data such as address, name, logo, city, etc.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 GlobalGift acts as an intermediary and is not responsible for the quality of services provided by businesses.
11.2 Businesses are responsible for the services they offer.
11.3 In case of dispute, GlobalGift will act as mediator but does not assume responsibility for third party breaches.
11.4 Our responsibility is limited to the amount of commission received for each transaction.
12. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
12.1 GlobalGift complies with applicable EU (GDPR), US and MERCOSUR data protection laws.
12.2 We collect only information necessary to provide our services.
12.3 Data is stored securely and not shared with third parties without consent.
12.4 Users can request access, correction or deletion of their data.
13. SECURITY
13.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information.
13.2 We use encryption and firewalls to protect user data.
13.3 We conduct periodic security audits.
14. RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
14.1 It is prohibited to use GlobalGift for illegal, fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
14.2 The sale of vouchers for illegal products or services is not allowed.
14.3 Any user or business that violates the regulations under which GlobalGift operates will be immediately removed from the platform without prior notice or warning.
15. CONTENT REVIEW
15.1 GlobalGift reserves the right to review and/or reject any vouchers uploaded to different businesses for being offensive, illegal or counterfeit/duplicate.
16. REFUNDS AND RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
16.1 Eligibility period: 24 hours from confirmed purchase.
16.2 Only for vouchers not redeemed in businesses.
16.3 Process through request to
[email protected].
16.4 Processing time: 5-7 business days.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
17.1 In case of dispute between customer and business, the customer must first contact the business.
17.2 If there is no resolution, GlobalGift will mediate as an intermediary.
17.3 The final decision will be made considering the evidence presented by both parties.
17.4 GlobalGift reserves the right to temporarily suspend funds while the dispute is resolved.
18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
18.1 All GlobalGift content is property of the platform.
18.2 Business logos are used with their express authorization.
19. MODIFICATIONS
19.1 GlobalGift may modify these terms with 30 days prior notice.
19.2 Continued use of the service after modifications constitutes acceptance.
20. TERMINATION
20.1 Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days prior notice.
20.2 GlobalGift may immediately terminate service for violation of these terms.
21. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
21.1 These terms are governed by the laws of Italy.
21.2 Any dispute will be resolved in the courts of Rome, Italy.
22. CONTACT
22.1 For inquiries:
[email protected]
22.2 For legal notices: Via Pietro Nenni 10, (98050), Terme Vigliatore, Italy.