Business Partner Terms

Business Partner Agreement

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

These Business Partner Terms ("Agreement") govern your participation as a business partner on The Apt Valet platform. By creating a business account or posting deals, you agree to these terms.

2. Eligibility

To become a business partner, you must:

  • Be a legally registered business
  • Have authorization to offer deals on behalf of the business
  • Operate within the service areas of our platform
  • Pass our business verification process

3. Account Setup and Verification

3.1 Business Profile

You agree to provide accurate business information including name, address, contact details, and business hours. All information is subject to verification.

3.2 Approval Process

All business accounts require admin approval before deals become visible to residents. We reserve the right to reject applications at our discretion.

4. Creating and Managing Deals

4.1 Deal Requirements

All deals must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading
  • Include clear terms and conditions
  • Specify valid date ranges
  • Honor the stated discount or offer

4.2 Deal Modifications

You may modify or pause deals at any time. Already-claimed deals must be honored according to the terms at the time of claim.

4.3 Maximum Claims

You may set maximum claim limits. Once reached, the deal will automatically become unavailable.

5. Redemption Process

5.1 Claim Codes

When residents claim deals, they receive unique 8-character codes. You must verify these codes through your business dashboard before applying discounts.

5.2 Honoring Deals

You agree to honor all valid deal claims according to the terms specified. Refusing valid claims may result in account suspension.

5.3 Recording Redemptions

Mark claims as redeemed in your dashboard. This helps track deal performance and prevents duplicate redemptions.

6. Fees and Payments

6.1 Platform Fees

The Apt Valet currently operates on a commission-free model for business partners. We may introduce fees in the future with advance notice.

6.2 Premium Placement

Optional premium placement features may be offered for additional fees. Details will be provided when available.

7. Content and Branding

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of your business content (logos, descriptions, images). You grant us a license to display this content on our platform.

7.2 Content Standards

All content must:

  • Be appropriate for all audiences
  • Not infringe on third-party rights
  • Comply with advertising standards
  • Be accurate and not misleading

8. Data and Analytics

You will have access to analytics including deal views, claims, and redemptions. Resident personal information is limited to what's necessary for deal redemption (name only).

9. Reviews and Ratings

Residents may leave reviews of your business. You may respond to reviews but may not offer incentives for positive reviews or attempt to manipulate ratings.

10. Prohibited Practices

You agree not to:

  • Post misleading or false deals
  • Discriminate against customers
  • Refuse valid deal redemptions
  • Collect excessive personal information
  • Use platform data for unauthorized purposes
  • Engage in anti-competitive practices

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may terminate your business account at any time. Outstanding claims must still be honored.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these terms, poor customer service, or other reasons at our discretion.

12. Liability

You are responsible for the deals you offer and their fulfillment. The Apt Valet is not liable for disputes between you and customers regarding deal terms or quality of service.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify The Apt Valet against claims arising from your deals, services, or violation of these terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms with 30 days notice. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact Information

For business partner inquiries, contact us at: partners@theaptvalet.com

Last updated: January 1, 2025